While the cow remains the American symbol of all things dairy, most of the world actually consumes more goat milk than cow milk. In part this is because of necessity. Goats are hardier in extreme weather than cattle, require less food and can adapt more easily to a variety of diets. A small herd of milking goats can be easily maintained in forests, deserts or scrub land, while cattle and sheep require richer pasture.
Whether or not you choose to raise your own milking goats, you should consider making the switch to goat dairy products. Goat milk is full of health benefits for your body inside and out. You can enjoy goat milk yogurt, ice cream and cheese. Goat milk soap has impressive anti-aging properties. In this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about goat milk including its health benefits, where to get it, how to raise your own dairy goats and even how to make homemade goat yogurt.
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Nutritional Profile
Let’s start by taking a look at exactly what is in goats milk. Here’s the approximate breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates:
- Fats (Lipids) – 3-6% (varies by breed)
- Proteins – 3.4%
- Carbohydrates (Including Lactose) – 4.8%
- Minerals – 0.8%
- Milk Salts (Sodium, Calcium and Magnesium Chlorides) –