Products That Are Made Out of Goat Milk

With its many health benefits and smooth texture, goat milk is used to make everything from ice cream to soap. Adult dairy goats produce 3 to 4 quarts of milk a day during a 10-month lactation period, according to the American Dairy Goat Association. The consistent production of goat milk makes the dairy product a plentiful resource for many food and beauty products.

  1. Skin Care Products

    • Since ancient Egyptian times, women have known and benefited from the moisturizing properties of goat's milk. The 3.5 percent butterfat and protein found in goat's milk leaves the skin soft and supple with youth-like elasticity.

      Skin care products ranging from skin lotions and bath oils to soap and skin creams are made from the nutrient rich milk. Naturally occurring vitamin A, vitamin B-6, copper and selenium are directly absorbed into the skin leaving behind a healthy glow.

    Shampoo

    • Unlike many commercial shampoos, goat's milk based products are gentle on the hair follicles. The dairy product doesn't strip the hair of its natural oils and moisture. Goat's milk shampoo leaves hair fresh, clean, soft and hydrated. Olive oil, botanicals and other natural oils are often combined with goat's milk to produce an extra rich moisturizing shampoo to restore dry, brittle or damaged hair.

    Foods

    • Butter, cheese, cottage cheese, ice cream and other dairy favorites are made from goat's milk. With its silky-smooth texture and nutrient-rich properties, goat's milk dairy products are also used in making creamy dips. Goat's milk is high in calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals.

      Foods made with goat's milk are favored by those with dairy sensitivities. Easily digestible goat's milk products contain only 4.1 percent lactose as compared to dairy cow milk based products that average 4.7 percent lactose. Goat milk contains minuscule amounts of allergy-causing casein protein alpha-S1, which is less than the measurable amounts in cow's milk. When compared to cow's milk, the lower levels of lactose and alpha-S1 make goat's milk a sensible choice.

    Baby Formula

    • When diary cow milk products and pre-packaged baby formulas don't agree with your infant, temporarily try goat's milk fortified with folic acid. A multivitamin containing B-12 and iron should be offered with the milk for more complete nutrition, according to Dr. Jim M. Sears of The Doctor's television show.

      The experts at Rockwell Nutrition indicate babies suffering from asthma, constipation, diarrhea, eczema, gas or screaming fits can be smoothed with goat's milk.