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Goat milk
Calories & nutrition facts
pasteurised
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 62 kcal —
- Protein 3.1 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 4.4 g 2%
- Fat 3.7 g 5%
- Saturated fat 2.4 g 12%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.4 g —
- Sodium 42 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 44 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.03 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.53 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Biotin (B7) 3 µg 10%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.1 µg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 100 mg 8%
- Iron 0.12 mg 1%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 90 mg 7%
- Potassium 170 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
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Questions about Goat milk
Does goat milk taste different from cow’s milk?
Goat milk often tastes slightly tangier and more earthy, though fresh, well-handled milk can be quite mild. Its flavour is especially noticeable when served cold or used in a simple white sauce.
Can you use goat milk instead of cow’s milk in cooking?
Usually, yes: swap it in equal amounts in porridge, pancakes, custard, béchamel or mashed potatoes. Its tang can come through in delicate puddings, so try it in a small batch first.
Can you put goat milk in tea or coffee?
Yes. Warm it gently before adding it to strong tea or coffee, and pour it in slowly while stirring; very hot, acidic coffee can sometimes make milk split.
How should you store goat milk once it is opened?
Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge, rather than in the door where the temperature fluctuates. Follow the use-by guidance on the pack and use opened milk promptly; discard it if it smells sour or looks curdled.
Can you freeze goat milk?
Yes, though it may separate or become grainy after thawing. Freeze it in a sealed container with room for expansion, thaw it in the fridge, then shake or whisk it well before using.
Is raw goat milk safe to drink?
Raw milk can carry harmful bacteria, even when it looks and smells fresh. Choose pasteurised goat milk; do not give raw goat milk to young children.
Can people with a cow’s milk allergy drink goat milk?
Usually not: the proteins in goat milk are similar to those in cow’s milk and can trigger a reaction too. Goat milk also contains lactose, so it is not a lactose-free alternative.
Why does goat milk sometimes curdle when heated?
High heat and acidic ingredients can make its proteins clump. Heat it gently, stir often, and add it gradually to acidic sauces or soups after taking the pan off the heat.
Source: CoFID (UK) 12-328 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
