Is cow milk much different to goat milk?

Answer 1

Goat milk, like cow's milk and human milk, contains lactose, many people with lactose intolerance can drink goat milk. Why? It has been hypothesized that the reason lies in goat milk's superior digestibility. Goat milk is more completely and easily absorbed than cow's milk, leaving less undigested residue behind in the colon to quite literally ferment and cause the uncomfortable symptoms of lactose intolerance.

It may also be that the patient is not lactose intolerant at all, but instead is one of the 1-in-10 people who are allergic to the major protein of cow's milk ... alpha S1 casein protein. The symptoms are almost identical to those of lactose intolerance. Both goat milk and human milk lack this offending protein.

The digestibility of goat milk can be attributed to its casein curd, which is both softer and smaller than that produced by bovine milk. The smaller and softer the curd, the more easily accepted by the human digestive system.

Another significant difference between cow's milk and goat milk is found in the composition and structure of fat. The average size of goat milk fat globules is about two micrometers, as compared to 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 micrometers for cow's milk

Answer 2

Less fat and more minerals in goats milk compared to cow's milk.

Answer 2:

Actually, according to the related question and link below, this is the opposite, in terms of mineral content. Goat's milk is lower in such minerals as selenium and zinc, and is also lower in Vitamin D and B12. And, goats milk is actually HIGHER in fat than cow's milk.

Answer 3

Cows tend to produce much more milk per day than a human female can. Cow milk also contains lactose and casein, which human milk doesn't.

Answer 4

Yes you can, goats milk is thicker and has a richer taste than cows milk.

Answer 5

A bit, yes. For one thing, goat milk has a much higher fat content than cow's milk does, lacks lactose and tastes different too.

Answer 6

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