The Benefits of Goat Milk

‘Milk is good for everyone’, is a commonly used expression. But what about goat milk? And more specifically: what about goat milk-based formula? Since 2014, goat milk has been approved in Europe as a basis for Follow-on milk and Toddler milk. But why would you choose this? In this article we list the benefits of goat milk for babies.

Goat’s milk is naturally mild in taste

In large parts of the world, goats’ milk has traditionally been drunk more than cow’s milk. And that’s not crazy! Goat’s milk is known as a soft milk: it is rich in vitamins and minerals and also has a mild taste. Some people expect that goat’s milk formula has a typical ‘goat odor’, similar to goat cheese. But nothing is less true. The smell of bottle feeding based on goat’s milk is very similar to that of bottle feeding based on cow’s milk.

There are important nutrients for your baby in goat milk formula

European legislation stipulates which nutrients must be contained in bottle feeding. After all, a good balance of nutrients is crucial for the development of your child. In addition to these mandatory nutrients, additional ingredients may be added, as long as they are approved and the benefits and safety have been scientifically proven. Bottle feeding based on goat’s milk must also comply with these laws and regulations. This way you can be sure that your baby is getting good nutrients.

Goat’s milk has a unique fat and protein composition

Research shows that goat’s milk contains more short-term fatty acids than cow’s milk. And not only the composition of fatty acids is different. Goat’s milk and cow’s milk also have a different protein distribution. For example, goat’s milk contains less as1-casein than cow’s milk, a protein that can be seen as an allergen. Goat milk also contains less lactose. Despite the fact that goat’s milk contains less lactose than cow’s milk, it is unfortunately not a suitable alternative in case of a confirmed lactose intolerance.

Goat milk contains important vitamins and minerals

Dutch goat milk is naturally rich in vitamins A, C and D, dietary fiber, calcium, proteins, iron and Omega fatty acids DHA. In addition, goat milk contains nucleotides, which is also an important building block. Nucleotides are like building blocks of our DNA. Every time there is a need to produce proteins – and we have to do so all the time – we consume nucleotides. We get these nucleotides from old proteins and the recycling of old cells, but of course also from our food.

Kabrita: bottle feeding based on goat’s milk

Curious about bottle feeding based on goat’s milk? In Cambodia you can buy the products of Kabrita goat milk formula. Just like other follow-on milks, Kabrita formulas contain minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins that your baby needs (Consult with your doctor or health clinic before you change your diet).

Kabrita goat milk Follow-up milk is a Dutch product and combines mild Dutch
goat’s milk with a modern composition. This creates a bottle feeding with
a mild taste for your baby.