Goat milk contains only trace amounts of the major protein in cow milk to which many people are allergic (alpha s-1 casein). If you are sensitive to this protein, goat milk may be tolerated. Soy sensitivity is also a problem for some people. Goat milk also has a predominance of short and medium chain fatty acids (vs. the long-chain fatty acids, predominating in cow milk). Check with your doctor prior to using goat milk if you have severe cow milk protein allergy.
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Goat milk for digestive problems
Goat milk is a wholesome food like cow milk, with the added advantage of being more easily digested because of its protein makeup and smaller, more easily assimilated fat globules. As a result, goat milk often agrees with sensitive or weak digestive systems.
Goat milk and lactose
All natural mammalian milks, including human milk, contain lactose (milk sugar). However, many lactose intolerant people are able to tolerate goat milk. Goat milk also has a natural buffering quality to it, making it an excellent choice for those with ulcers and/or sensitive or weak digestive systems.
Comparative Average Composition of Goat Milk and Cow Milk, per 100 Grams
| Nutrient | Goat Milk | Cow Milk | Human Milk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (gm) | 3.60 | 3.30 | 1.000 |
| Calcium (gm) | 134.00 | 119.00 | 32.000 |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 185.00 | 126.00 | 241.000 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.010 |
| Calories | 69.00 | 61.00 | 70.000 |
| Fat (gm) | 4.20 | 3.30 | 4.400 |
| Carbohydrate (gm) | 4.50 | 4.70 | 6.900 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.030 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.014 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.040 |
| Niacin (mg) | 0.28 | 0.08 | 0.180 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 14.00 | 13.00 | 3.000 |
| Phosphorus (gm) | 111.00 | 93.00 | 14.000 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.170 |
| Sodium (mg) | 50.00 | 49.00 | 17.000 |
| Potassium (mg) | 204.00 | 152.00 | 51.000 |
Adapted from Composition of Foods: Dairy and Egg Products, Agriculture Research Service. Agriculture handbook no. 8-1. Washington, DC, US Department of Agriculture, 1976.
Nutritive content of CapriLac Goat milk
Compared with cow milk, goat milk contains 13% more calcium, 25% more vitamin B6, and 47% more vitamin A.
CapriLac Goat milk contains no antibiotics, preservatives or bovine growth hormones (BGH)
Milk produced by CapriLac is free of antibiotics. Growth hormones are not administered and we do not use preservatives. CapriLac goats are fed on GM free pastures in New Zealand and Australia.
Why does your milk taste so good, it is not what I expected
The reason that goat milk is easily digested also means that it needs to handled very gently from the farm to the factory and to you the consumer. The fat globule in goat milk is fragile and easily broken. Our farms have the most modern milk harvesting systems available from DeLaval designed to minimise air inclusion into the milk. Our milk on the farm is immediately chilled to 4°C to preserve quality and held at 1°C prior to pasteurizing and processing. At the factory we pay careful attention to our temperature and pressure profiles resulting in a premium product to you, our customer.
I can't regularly buy fresh milk, can I freeze your milk?
While not ideal, plenty of people do. Goat's milk freezes and thaws better than cows milk. An alternative is to buy GoLife milk powder and make it up as you need it.