For all the dairy enthusiasts out there who are following the recent trend in the market, it should come as no surprise as the debate continues around the current ultimate human-proclaimed rivals:
Goat Milk and Cow Milk.
Here are some of the most discussed differences between the two types of milk:
- The Flavour Game: Goat milk has been claimed by several of its consumers as a kind of milk that has a distinct taste. This unique and comparatively strong flavor can be a source of allurement for several of its consumers. However, for some people, the smell, especially in its raw form can be too much to bear. Therefore, certain people end up siding with one type of milk over the other.
- Lactose Intolerance: It is an anecdotal claim that many people who have mild lactose intolerance, can consume goat milk with ease. This would essentially mean that along with several plant-based kinds of milk such as soy or almond milk, persons with mild lactose intolerance would be able to consume animal-sourced milk too. Its constituents also help us in taking great care of our cardiovascular health by keeping a check on our cholesterol levels and maintaining blood pressure. A certain study has claimed that when goat milk had been included in the diet of some persons suffering from an allergy to cow milk, it seemingly affected them in a therapeutic manner.
- The Look and Feel: Goats are known to have a quality that helps them provide a certain kind of vitamin, namely Vitamin A in the process of digesting the carotene that they consume. Vitamin A also tends to characterize goat milk with what is described by many as a whiter color. Therefore, when compared to cow milk, goat milk can give off a brighter and whiter look.
- Digestive Traits: Goat milk is often referred to as a naturally homogenized form of dairy. The trick behind understanding this is to leave out cow milk along with goat milk for a few hours. Apparently, it can be seen that cow milk separates while goat milk retains its composition. This might be caused due to the kind of suspension that is contained within the fat molecules present in goat milk. The fat molecules, in simple words, could be described as “medium” sized. Thus, the fat molecules that are suspended throughout goat milk would be essentially dissolved or even digested in an easy manner as compared to cow milk. However, it cannot be said with assurance whether these claims hold true even in the case of pasteurized cow milk. In addition to this, goat milk also helps in strengthening the bones, it is rich in proteins which is the main component for growth in kids. How big of an underdog product, right?
Is there a way to blend the two?
When it comes to the long and seemingly never-ending debate between goat milk and cow milk, users have not left any stones unturned. These have been instances where people have published blogs about undertaking the challenge of balancing between the two forms of dairy, by trying to meet a consensus. Well, for these souls with a spirit of a mediator, mixing goat milk and cow milk has often given mixed results. While some individuals claim that the two distinct kinds of milk can be mixed and blended easily, provided a few steps are ensured, some have issued strict warnings against it. Some of the people who advocate mixing goat milk with cow milk, claim that if both forms of milk are obtained in a safe and sterilized manner, and have been duly pasteurized, there should be no harm in mixing them. However, there are people who believe that it could result in serious harm. Considering the fact that goat milk is often used for children, it could have the potential of being risky to try this out, especially for the babies who have not developed a proper immune system, directly in the absence of scientific evidence. Thus, while the idea would seem divine and possibly a middle ground for the goat milk fan-club versus the cow milk fan-club, it might be safer to hold off until studies eliminate the risk factors associated.