Goat's milk is unanimously recognized by nutritionists at home and abroad as the dairy product closest to human milk. It is not only nutritionally comprehensive but also easily absorbed. Its fat globules are the same size as those in human milk, only one-third the size of cow's milk's. The protein structure is fundamentally similar to human milk, containing a large amount of whey protein, and does not contain certain allergenic proteins found in cow's milk. Therefore, infants of any constitution can accept goat's milk, especially those with weaker digestive systems and poorer physical health.
Is goat milk powder better than cow milk powder?
Goat's milk is unanimously recognized by nutritionists at home and abroad as the dairy product closest to human milk. It is not only nutritionally comprehensive but also easily absorbed. Its fat globules are the same size as those in human milk, only one-third the size of cow's milk's. The protein structure is fundamentally similar to human milk, containing a large amount of whey protein, and does not contain certain allergenic proteins found in cow's milk. Therefore, infants of any constitution can accept goat's milk, especially those with weaker digestive systems and poorer physical health. Furthermore, goat's milk also contains a unique Epithelial Cell Growth Factor (EGF), which is found only in human milk and not in cow's milk. Clinically, EGF has been proven to help repair mucous membranes in the upper respiratory tract, bronchi, and digestive system. For infants and young children suffering from respiratory or gastrointestinal diseases, goat's milk is undoubtedly the best dietary milk product. As the Year of the Goat begins, Mei Gaogote, the number one domestic brand of goat milk, has launched its series of formula powders in supermarkets in the city, with formula powders suitable for adults also reportedly available.
Is goat milk better than cow milk?
Protein Composition: The protein content of goat's milk is slightly higher than that of cow's milk. In goat's milk, casein accounts for 75%, with α-S1 casein making up 1-3% of the total protein, and the content of β-lactoglobulin is lower than in cow's milk. Cow's milk has a protein content of 2.7% to 3.7%, of which casein accounts for 85%, α-S1 casein makes up 43% of the total protein, and the content of β-lactoglobulin is more than twice that of goat's milk.
Fat: The fat globules in goat's milk are smaller, only one-third the size of those in cow's milk. It has twice as much unsaturated fatty acid as cow's milk, which is closer to human fat globules, which are larger and contain more saturated fatty acids.
Lactose: Both goat's milk and cow's milk contain lactose.
Vitamins: Goat's milk lacks folic acid, with a content one-fifth of that in cow's milk, and a Vitamin C content of 1.29mg/100g. Cow's milk has four times more folic acid than goat's milk, but its Vitamin C content is 0.94mg/100g, which is much lower than in human milk.
Minerals: Goat's milk has a higher mineral content, totaling 0.85%. Its calcium and phosphorus content is 20% more than in cow's milk, and there is no antagonism between calcium and iron, leading to a higher absorption rate. Cow's milk has a mineral content of 0.72%, with calcium accounting for 45% of all minerals. The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio in cow's milk is similar to that in goat's milk, and its iron content is comparable, but the calcium and iron in cow's milk interact, affecting the absorption of divalent iron.
pH Level: Goat's milk is slightly alkaline, while cow's milk is slightly acidic. Epithelial Growth Factor: Goat's milk contains the same active factor as human milk—Epithelial Growth Factor (EGF), which is beneficial for the growth and repair of epithelial cells. Cow's milk does not contain EGF.