Quality In The Milk Pail - The 6 Nigerian Dwarf Goat Milk Benefits You Need To Know About.

Written By Rachael Heaton
Tasting of milk produced by our Nigerian Dwarfs with Nine Gold Coast News.

Tasting of milk produced by our Nigerian Dwarfs with Nine Gold Coast News.

BENEFITS OF NIGERIAN DWARF GOAT MILK

1. MANY USES FOR PRODUCTS AND COOKING

  • Nigerian Dwarf Goats produce the highest quality goats milk of all goats, including dairy goats. 

  • Genetically, their milk contains the highest butterfat, milk solids, and protein content - making it perfect for: cheese, soap, yoghurt, ice cream, buttermilk, skin care and lip balm, butter, cream, fudge, and kefir.

2. EASIER TO DIGEST

  • While the fat content of cow and goat milk is similar, the fat globules in goat milk are smaller, making it easier for your body to digest. 

  • Only about 2% of goats milk is curd, compared to about 10% in cow milk. 

  • Goat milk is also lower in lactose, or milk sugars, than cow milk.

3. FEWER ALLERGENIC PROTEINS & CAUSES LESS INFLAMMATION

  • Most people who are intolerant of cow milk actually lack the ability to digest the protein A1 casein. 

  • Cows milk contains more than 20 different allergens (including A1 casein) that can cause allergic reactions, including inflammation (affecting everything from IBS and leaky gut to acne and autoimmune diseases). 

  • Goats milk contains only A2 casein, making it, protein wise, the closest milk to human breast milk. 

  • One study suggests that goat milk, when used as the first protein after breast- feeding, is less allergenic for babies than cow milk.

4. HIGH IN CALCIUM AND FATTY ACIDS BUT LOW IN CHOLESTEROL 

  • Many consume cow milk for its calcium but goat milk is actually richer in this vital mineral - with about 33% DV vs 28% DV in cow milk.

  • Goat milk has high levels of medium-chain fatty acids - 30-35% vs 15-20% in cow milk. 

  • These fatty acids provide an energy boost that isn’t stored in body fat, help lower cholesterol and can even help treat conditions like coronary diseases and intestinal disorders. 

  • Goat milk helps increase “good” cholesterol levels while reducing the bad ones - its healing properties are similar to olive oil.

5. IMPROVES YOUR SKIN 

  • With high levels of vitamin A, it can improve your complexion, fight acne and improve overall skin health. 

  • The lactic acid found in goat milk helps rid your body of dead skin cells and brighten skin tone. 

  • Goat milk has a high pH level similar to humans, so it’s absorbed by the skin with less irritation.

  • The fatty acids and triglycerides found in goat milk have moisturising qualities and keep skin soft.

6. HIGH IN CALCIUM AND FATTY ACIDS BUT LOW IN CHOLESTEROL

  • Nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous are more easily digested and used by the body in goat milk than cow milk. 

  • Because of these minerals’ bioavailability, goat milk may help treat nutritional deficiencies like anaemia and bone demineralisation. 

  • It’s high levels of Zinc and Selenium also help prevent neurodegenerative diseases. 

Milking our Nigerian Dwarf does.

Milking Stoney Creek Farm Nigerian Dwarf does.

Disclaimer: The content within this article has been published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional  medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.

Rachael Heaton