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Meyenberg Goat Milk
By: | Dec 12, 2006
Goat milk is supposed to be more easily digested than cows milk, which is important if you are lactose intolerant like I am. After passing by goat milk countless times in favor of soy milk and rice milk, I finally decided to try it.
Meyenberg Goat Milk has the same consistency as regular cows milk and tastes a lot like it, except you get a faint hint of a flavor that is not in regular milk. It is difficult to describe, but it is very subtle and not at all unpleasant. If you have ever had goat meat before (and I strongly suggest you try curried goat which is exquisite), you might recognize this flavor as characteristic of the 'goat' taste. I could drink this milk straight, without adding it to anything, or, with cereal which I also did. Goat's milk is usually "ultra pasteurized" which means it has a very long shelf life. As far as being more easily digested - lets just say that I noticed a bit of flatulence and it did not smell very nice (it was stink! but I am trying not to be too graphic about my bodily functions). Just that side effect alone is enough to make me swear off this stuff.
Meyenberg Goat Milk is a bit more expensive than cows milk. I purchased it for $3.12 at Busch's Grocery Store in Michigan - although it may be cheaper at other supermarkets because the prices at Busch's tend to be a bit high. One cup has 140 calories, 7 grams of total fat which is 11% of the recommended daily amount, 4 grams of total fat which is 20% of the RDA, 8 grams of protein and 11 grams of total carbohydrates (all sugar). The nutritional information for goat's milk is very similar to that of whole (full fat) cows milk. Meyenberg also has a reduced fat version of the goats milk.
If it helps with your lactose intolerance, then it is probably worth buying it, but I had side effects in the form of flatulence which has a very offensive odor, so I think I will be staying away from this one - unless I need to use it in a recipe. Has anybody else tried goats milk? I would love to hear your opinion, so please leave us a comment.
Also, I read this on the Meyenberg website and I thought I would share - in case anybody else loves cheese as much as I do: Meyerberg Smoked Jack Goat Cheese and European Style Goat Milk Butter won 1st Place Awards in their respective categories at the American Cheese Society Competition, July 22, 2006. Where can I get a sample of that?!
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I haven't tried goat's milk, but goat's cheese is divine!
If you can find raw goats milk you probably would be fine. pasteurization kills of the enzime "lactase" which is naturally in any milk and helps you to digest the milk sugars "lactose" hence you become lactose intolerant.
I've tried Meyenberg's and I love their goat's milk. It is the only way I can eat cereal. Soy milk is junk and always will be. You're not getting your money's worth buying that stuff. I've not had any problems with gas or the like. Their milk is quite expensive no matter where you go. I can get it for 2.99 at Giant or go to Whole Foods and get it for 3.99. I am extremely lactose intolerant and allergic to soy. If you don't like Meyenberg's you could also try Mt. Capra's brand. They are quite fabulous also although it is in powder form instead of liquid.
I've tried Meyenberg's and I love their goat's milk. It is the only way I can eat cereal. Soy milk is junk and always will be. You're not getting your money's worth buying that stuff. I've not had any problems with gas or the like. Their milk is quite expensive no matter where you go. I can get it for 2.99 at Giant or go to Whole Foods and get it for 3.99. I am extremely lactose intolerant and allergic to soy. If you don't like Meyenberg's you could also try Mt. Capra's brand. They are quite fabulous also although it is in powder form instead of liquid.
I just tried making yogurt with Meyenberg's goat milk and after refridgerating it, it turned out kind of slimy: a lot like snot. Has anyone had this kind of experience? I'd love to know before I eat any of it.
Thanks, Kate
I like goats milk i think its better than normal milk so buy it!
OK, I feed my elderly cat this goats milk and he loves it. (about a 1/3 cup per day.) The calcium and other nutrients are so good for him and even on days when he's a little off his feed he still laps up the goats milk. Occasionaly I sneak a little bit to top my own breakfast oatmeal. Very tasty. I've tried several brands but think Meyenberg is best.
My little girl is lactose intolerant. She throws her guts up. We tried Meyenburg's goats milk for her and although she and I have noticed the flatuence as well, it is a side effect we are willing to deal with. She says that the goats milk tastes better to her than the 2% cows milk that we were drinking before. We are ordering the cheese and she can not wait to have her 1st goat cheese pizza.
We have switched entirely to goats milk for me and my girls. They are allergic to cow's milk. The goats milk has been a great substitute. However, because of the make up of the proteins etc. it does not work like cows milk in many recipes. For example, jello instant pudding, using the recipe on the box as stated, does not set. However, if you freeze it, it does make a nice "pudding pop". We like the cheeses and the buter as well. I haven't tried the raw goats milk yet (but am looking to do so soon) so can't speak to that. Although, I agree with the previous comment re: the pasteurization and the enzymes. Our family hasn't had any issues with the gas. I have also used the powdered goat milk to make homemade hot chocolate! Excellent! I will try to post it later. I have found, that butter cream frosting has an flavor that I don't particularly care for, but my girls like it just fine.
Goat's milk is not only good for your digestion system but is more delicious. It is more fun to milk a goat then a cow. But I've never milked a Meyenberg Goat. I've milked Goats but I do not know what type of goats they were. Only recently I've learnt the names of Goat brands. I hope to find a Meyenberg goat owner so I can visit him and milk his goat,
I recently tried goats milk and the taste is too offensive for me. I've tried it raw & it tastes better that way (only slightly salty) I understand that if the boys & girls are raised together it give the offensive odor/taste to the milk like this. Anyway, I almost always drink coconut milk now (So Delicious Brand) it's anti-microbial, fungal, viral, bacterial and incredible better for you than all the milks out there. Just google "benefits of coconut oil or coconut milk"
I recently tried goats milk and the taste is too offensive for me. I've tried it raw & it tastes better that way (only slightly salty) I understand that if the boys & girls are raised together it give the offensive odor/taste to the milk like this. Anyway, I almost always drink coconut milk now (So Delicious Brand) it's anti-microbial, fungal, viral, bacterial and incredible better for you than all the milks out there. Just google "benefits of coconut oil or coconut milk"
I recently tried goats milk and the taste is too offensive for me. I've tried it raw & it tastes better that way (only slightly salty) I understand that if the boys & girls are raised together it give the offensive odor/taste to the milk like this. Anyway, I almost always drink coconut milk now (So Delicious Brand) it's anti-microbial, fungal, viral, bacterial and incredibly better for you than all the milks out there. Just google "benefits of coconut oil or coconut milk"