Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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How is goat's milk different from cow's milk?

Goat Milk: A profile

 

Attributes of Goat Milk

-         Those individuals who are unable to tolerate cow milk have a significant chance that they will be able to tolerate goat milk

-        Goat milk has many nutrients that make it similar to human milk’

-        Goat milk contains less casein alpha 1 (the substance that is a primary cause of cow milk allergies) and is therefore hypoallergenic and often used as a base for infant formulas.

-        Goat milk contains less lactose than cow milk.

-        It contains more essential fatty acids in the omega 6 series than cow milk and these fats are a source of quick energy and not stored as body fat.

-        Goat milk is a choice food for the prevention of heart disease since its fats reduce the total cholesterol levels and maintains adequate levels of triglycerides and transaminases.

-        The type of calcium in goat milk is highly bioavailable and favors improvement in bone formation parameters.

-        It has more zinc and selenium than cow milk

-        Both the fat and protein molecules in goat milk are smaller than those present in cow milk making it easier to digest.

-        Unlike cow milk goat milk does not contain agglutinin and as a result fat molecules do not cluster together making them easier to digest.

-        The Vitamin A in goat milk is in a digestible form whereas the vitamin A in cow milk must be converted into a usable form first before it can be used by the body.

-        Goat milk is higher in oligosaccharides that act as prebiotics

-        It is one of the best sources of bioorganic sodium that aids in digestion and has 134%more potassium, 3 times more niacin and 4 times more copper than cow milk.

Who purchases Goat Milk?

-        The biggest group of consumers for goat milk in North America are children who are intolerant to cow milk.

-        Individuals who develop an intolerance to cow milk with age are also a significant customer base.  It is estimated that 5% of all Canadians are intolerant to cow milk to some degree.

-        Immigrants also compose a consumer base for goat milk.

-        Goat milk is often used as a nutraceutical assisting to nourish premature babies and the elderly due to its easy digestibility and unique attribute that is does not cause mucous build up upon consumption- unlike cow milk.