There is a lot written about goat milk. I have read many of these. In all of them, the superior properties of goat milk are written. It is said that because goats graze in nature and do not eat artificial feed, their milk eliminates allergic reactions; these are true. In one article I read, it said goat milk should not be given to babies under 1 year old. I also researched the reason and obtained the nutritional values from a Swiss manufacturer. I don't have the means to measure it myself. Goat milk is poor in B12 and some vitamins. "Its use in small babies may cause vitamin deficiency," it is stated. Show these values to your pediatric specialist, let your specialist decide. In the past, those who didn't have milk would hire a wet nurse and they wouldn't give goat milk to babies until they were 1 year old so they wouldn't be as stubborn as a goat. Cow milk is for calves and babies should be fed with breast milk until they are weaned. Nature has designed both types of milk and the digestive system accordingly. New benefits of breast milk are being researched and discovered every day. The Q1 enzyme has also been identified as a result of recent research, and R&D studies support the fact that breast milk alone is not nutritious after the 6th month but strengthens memory and the immune system with various enzymes up to 1 year. No food is equivalent to breast milk.
This data may vary due to some factors. Although it changes according to the quality of the milk, it can be taken as a basis for the approximate vitamin and mineral value of the milk.
I have been doing research about milk for days. Camel, mare, and goat milk prevent allergies and are beneficial for psoriasis, allergic diseases, and cardiovascular health. However, there are R&D studies stating that pasteurized and long-life milks do not show these effects. It is also said to be beneficial as a medicine without mixing it with honey and other foods. I have done their translations next to or below.
Swiss Measurement Values
| Milk | Energy | Fat | Protein | Carbohydrate | Salt | Protein | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat | 240 kJ | 3.92 g | 3.5 % | 4.7 g | 0.8 % | 3.6 g | 86.6 g |
| Sheep | 430 kJ | 6.26 g | 4.6 % | 4.7 g | 1.0 % | 5.2 g | 82.7 g |
| Cow | 280 kJ | 3.80 g | 3.5 % | 4.7 g | 0.7 % | 3.3 g | 87.7 g |
| Milk | A | D | E | B1 | B6 | B9 | B12 | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat | 68 | 250 | 100 | 49 | 27 | 0.8 | 70 | 2000 |
| Sheep | 50 | 160 | 200 | 48 | 80 | 5 | 510 | 4300 |
| Cow | 32 | 74 | 100 | 37 | 36 | 6.7 | 420 | 1700 |
| Milk | Sodium | Potassium | Calcium | Phosphorus | Magnesium | Iodine | Iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat | 42 | 181 | 127 | 109 | 11 | 0.004 | 0.04 |
| Sheep | 30 | 182 | 183 | 115 | 11 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Cow | 48 | 150 | 120 | 92 | 12 | 0.003 | 0.05 |
Turkey Measurement Values
| Component / 100g | Goat Milk | Cow Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Matter | 13 | 12.1 |
| Protein (g) | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Fat (g) | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Calorie (mg) | 69 | 61 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 111 | 93 |
| Calcium (mg) | 134 | 119 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 14 | 13 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.30 | 0.38 |
| Sodium (mg) | 50 | 49 |
| Potassium (mg) | 204 | 152 |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 185 | 126 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.05 | 0.04 |
It is a quote and Vitamin B12 has not been examined.
From the internet, a German asked about goat milk for their 7-month-old baby, everyone wrote that goat milk prevents allergies and is very healthy and recommended it. It was said to be beneficial for allergies, women without milk use it, but one doctor made the suggestion, "please don't forget the B12 vitamin and mineral deficiency." The German is written below. It says please pay attention.
(bitte bei Ernährung mit Ziegenmilch auf Folsäure und Vitamin B12 achten die sind nicht ausreichend.)
Goat Milks Sold in the Market
Some long-life milks sold as goat milk in the market are made from milk powder. It is debated whether long-life milks are beneficial for health anyway. I don't know if the one made from normal milk has come to the market. Yogurt produced from goat milk is not yet available in the markets. As far as I know, milk powder, i.e., dried milk, is among carcinogenic foods due to additives. Goat milk is very healthy, does not cause allergic reactions, and is milk with high nutritional value. Milk powder is harmful to health, and whether this powder is obtained from goat milk is another matter.
To understand whether the milk you buy from the market is milk or milk powder; you can determine it with a simple method. Let the milk you bought from the market rest motionless on the counter for half an hour, an hour, open it without shaking it at all, and pour it into a glass. If the density is low at the beginning and higher towards the bottom and there is clotting at the bottom, this milk is milk powder. The Ministry of Agriculture should inspect because according to the food regulation, they must have the statement "obtained from milk powder" on the package. Return this milk to the market. The daily sold pasteurized goat milks often turn out to be spoiled, it is necessary to check their freshness before use. Goat milk spoils very quickly, it is necessary to prefer goat cheese. Some say cheese should not be eaten due to the acidosis effect. We are confused about what to eat and what to do. Before giving daily milks to your child, try them yourself by drinking or boiling.
