Understand the ingredients and choose 5 key points for goat milk

Goat milk is as rich in quality as cow milk, and is regarded as a dairy treasure by European and American countries, but how should we choose the best goat milk product? Xu Yushu, a nutritionist at Kenshang Health Management Nutrition Center, said: "Start by understanding the ingredients of the raw materials!"

1. Pay attention to the source of whey protein

Xu Yushu said that the first thing to do about the raw materials on commercially available goat milk products should be the source of whey protein. If there is no whey protein specifically marked "sheep", it is likely that the addition of fat milk powder or low-fat milk powder is added, rather than whole goat milk.

Xu Yushu explained that the amount of lactation of one cow is equal to the amount of lactation of four sheep. In addition, the lactation period of sheep is only eight to nine months, and the cow can lactation throughout the year, so the cost and product price of goat milk are higher than that of cow milk. If goat milk is added, its ingredients will look like "sheep".

2. Understand the whey protein type

, and sheep whey protein has two types. The first is "depleted goat whey protein". The amount of whey protein is about 90%, but it still contains a small amount of minerals, lactose and fat. If the separation is further refined, it is "salted goat whey powder" or "salted goat whey protein", which is 100% pure whey protein, with almost no other ingredients present.

Xu Yushu said that if the raw material ingredients are "goat milk solid", they will only remove the water in goat milk, leaving whey protein, casein, fat, lactose and minerals. In addition to sucking goat milk, there are also products that adjust fat and become fat or low-fat goat milk.

3. Identify the goat milk mark

Xu Yushu said that when consumers choose to buy goat milk products, in addition to seeing the raw materials clearly, they should also identify the place of origin and mark. Taiwan's original fresh goat milk product will have the domestic goat milk GGM goat milk stamp issued by the China Resident Sheep Association, symbolizing the pure and right quality of the domestic goat milk.

4. Pay attention to the milk source

, but the domestic goat milk production is not large, and the commercially available products are still imported from abroad such as the Netherlands, New Zealand or Australia. Xu Yushu suggested that consumers should pay attention to the milk source of the product and whether it is imported from "original original jar".

5. The less processing, the better.

Xu Yushu explained that although some products are from Europe or Australia, they are likely to be imported to Taiwan and then processed and sold by Taiwanese manufacturers. The processing is nothing more than calcification of fat or adding heat to water, but the vitamin B group or vitamin C that are afraid that the heat will definitely be lost, and nutrients will generally be added to return.

In addition, the dairy heating process will produce a "Merna's reaction", which will cause the lactose and protein of the milk to produce "saccharified end products (AGEs). Xu Yushu said that this substance is the murderer of aging and is not good for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the simpler the processing process, the better it is, and the chance of secondary dyeing is reduced.

Xu Yushu said that the export of cans in the milk source area and then imported to Taiwan is equivalent to the fact that there are two government regulations requiring double control, and the quality of goat milk products is relatively better.

Myths about drinking goat milk

1. Can’t babies drink goat milk?

The people have myths about goat milk and believe that babies cannot drink goat milk. Xu Yushu said that this is the same as babies cannot drink fresh milk. Fresh milk or goat milk does not satisfy the growth needs of babies and young children. They must drink formula milk powder or goat milk powder that is adjusted by nutrients, such as reducing protein ratios, and adding additional minerals and vegetable oils.

2.Drinking goat milk can easily cause inflammation and cause constipation?

In addition, many people believe that drinking goat milk can easily cause inflammation and constipation. Xu Yushu said that this is because sheep's stools look like constipation, which caused the public to misconception. In fact, from the perspective of Chinese medicine, goat milk is a warm food and does not cause heat. For example, if a baby drinks formula goat milk, the stool type is not much different.

3. Is there any difference in the nutritional value of goat milk and goat milk powder?

Xu Yushu emphasized that goat milk contains high-quality protein, lactose, fat, rich in calcium and trace vitamins. It has more natural active ingredients than milk, and the structure of casein and whey protein is also more delicate, and the amount of medium-link fatty acids is also higher, which makes the digestive absorption rate better. There is no special difference in the nutritional value of goat milk powder and fresh goat milk.

Influence digestion and absorption. Do not eat the three major types of foods when drinking milk

As for the people, should they choose to drink fat-free, low-fat or whole-fat goat milk?

Xu Yushu said that in the past two years, research has found that the fat of milk contains "cream bulbs", which is helpful for the transmission of brain and nerves and also helps reduce the risks of diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, whether it is cow's milk or goat's milk, it is recommended to choose full-fat products better. Although the heat of whole milk is higher, those who reduce the weight should reduce other sources of fat.

Xu Yushu reminded that there are three major types of foods when drinking milk:

1. Deep green vegetables with higher oxalic acid content.

2. Caffeinated chocolate, tea, coffee and coke.

3. The first two acidic fruits affect galactus absorption, which will condense protein and cause poor digestion, making the stomach tract weaker groups prone to stomach pain or abdominal pain.