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Why goat milk

Why goat milk

Goat milk: the gentle and nutritious alternative

Goat milk has a number of unique characteristics that make it a gentle and nutritious alternative. The most important are its easy digestibility, its high level of important nutrients and its deliciously mild taste.

  • Goat milk is naturally easy to digest
    Goat milk has a unique fat and protein composition, which makes it naturally easy to digest. The smaller fat globules and relatively high amounts of short- and medium-chain fatty acids found in goat milk are relatively easy for the body to break down. In addition the low amount of αs1-casein protein in goat milk helps to form a softer curd in the stomach and pass through the digestive system more gently.
  • Goat milk naturally contains high levels of important nutrients
    Goat milk contains high levels of important nutrients, including vitamins (A, D, B1, B2 and B12), minerals (calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc and iodine), proteins and fatty acids. It also naturally contains a high concentration of nucleotides, which help to support the immune system and cell growth. Due to its ease of digestion , the body can break down and absorb these nutrients in an efficient way.
  • Goat milk naturally has a deliciously mild taste
    One of the most underestimated advantages of goat milk is its great taste. Goat milk has a distinctive mild taste, which is different from other types of milk. Consumers that have tried goat milk often describe the taste of goat milk as being mild, light, fresh and absolutely delicious. The excellent taste of Kabrita’s goat milk products is also supported by the fact that only the highest quality goat milk is used.

Goat milk vs Allergies and intolerances

Goat milk is, contrary to what people might believe, not a suitable alternative in situations where a cow milk allergy has been medically confirmed. A medically confirmed cow milk allergy occurs when the body triggers an immediate immune system reaction in response to the protein in cow milk. This affliction mostly affects children under six years of age (about 2 to 3%), but can affect adults as well. Experts believe that it is especially the αs1-casein protein that causes the allergic reaction, but despite of the relatively low amount of αs1-casein protein in goat milk, there is still a high risk of a cross reaction taking place.

Although goat milk isn’t a suitable alternative for people with a medically confirmed cow milk allergy, its relatively low amount of αs1-casein protein and its easy digestibility can make it a suitable alternative for people that are cow milk intolerant (not to be confused with a lactose intolerance) or that have an increased risk on developing an intolerance (for instance when it runs in the family). Consumers that are cow milk intolerant have trouble digesting certain components in cow milk (like fat or protein) for a non-apparent reason, leading to a large variety of discomforts, such as abdominal discomfort, constipation, colic and/or mild to moderate eczema. It is estimated that this last group is much larger and varies from 10 till 20% of the population.

If you suspect your baby or toddler to have a cow milk intolerance, than always make sure to consult your physician to rule out a medically confirmed cow milk allergy before switching to goat milk.