Milk and Other Dairy Products

Milk and other dairy products are another widely enjoyed ancient Egyptian food and it deserves to be on the list of most famous Ancient Egyptian kinds of food. By far the most important of these is milk; both cow's and goat's milk, while donkey's milk is found in medical prescriptions. It is often enjoyed for their morning routine, which is an exclusive diet. Milk and other dairy products became a popular culinary practice in ancient Egypt as people saw the benefits of livestock farming practices. Accordingly, the cattle business is a symbol of prestige because the products are exclusive to the wealthy. It eventually became a popular field and so it made a clear mark on their diet.

The advent of agriculture and farming gave rise to the cattle-raising practices that were maintained in ancient Egypt. Bulls are used only for agricultural purposes, but other livestock such as goats, sheep, and cows are raised for milk. Cattle raising is very common, and the size of the herd will reflect the prestige of the owner, as well as the temple of the animals. In addition to milk consumption, other dairy products such as curds, whey, and ice cream are also consumed as popular delicacies. However, based on which temple people follow, certain types of dairy products including milk are banned in certain places. Although this staple was not widely consumed by all of Egypt's population, milk and other dairy products were a popular diet for upper-class Egyptians.