Goat milk has many health benefits and is becoming more popular.
This article is an overview of how to pasteurize and store raw milk as well as information on how to make cheese and even soap.
There are many links for resources here for both the beginner and the more advanced dairy goat owner.
Goat Milk Nutritional Information
Goats milk is considered by many to be the most nutritious milk available.
It has been used throughout the centuries to cure ailments and is often the recommended milk for infants who are allergic to cows milk or formula.
I was one such infant.
It a high nutritional value, because it contains protein, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Goat’s milk contains less lactose than cow's milk and its fat content is also lower - around 3%.
It can be consumed in its natural form or it can be used as an ingredient in some dishes as well as for making cheese.
A one-cup serving of whole goat milk contains:
- Calories: 168
- Protein: 9 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Sugar: 11 grams
It is also an excellent source of vitamin A.
Healthy Goats Are Important
Keep in mind however for a goat to produce nutritious goat milk that is delicious to drink or cook with, they must be fed a good diet and properly cared for.
This is why I have also included links to articles on raising goats.
In addition to drinking the goat milk, it does make a wonderful cleansing soap, so there are also links to goat milk soap recipes.
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Goat Milk And Goat Meat
Recipes, DIY and more! All related to goat milk and goat meat.
Goat Milk Butter Recipe
Making butter from goats milk is super easy and all you need is a kitchen blender! This goat milk butter recipe only takes a few minutes to make!
How To Pasteurize Goat Milk At Home
It's easy to learn how to pasteurize goat milk at home regardless of the actual method you choose to use to accomplish the task.
How Long Does Pasteurized Goat Milk Last
Have you ever wondered how long does pasteurized goat milk last? Find out the the answers for both refrigeratored and frozen goat milk!
How To Use And Separate Goat Milk Heavy Cream
Learn how to use and separate goat milk heavy cream even if you do not have a cream separator. Heavy cream is used in a lot of recipes and can be frozen.
Goat Milk Storage Ideas
Are you looking for goat milk storage ideas? Then read on to learn the best practices for handling goat milk plus short and long term storage methods.
How To Start Freezing Goat Milk
Freezing goat milk is the best way to preserve it. Learn how long frozen goat milk lasts in the freezer, how long it lasts in the refrigerator and more!
How To Make Cajeta Goat Milk Caramel
Learn how easy it is to make cajeta goat milk caramel from fresh goat milk. Plus learn how to preserve it for winter use by canning it.
Easy Homemade Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Follow these easy step by step instructions to learn how to make this easy homemade parmesan cheese recipe right in your own kitchen!
How to Make Goat Milk Cottage Cheese on Your Homestead
Learn how to easily make delicious cottage cheese using goat milk on your homestead. A step-by-step guide for beginners!
Freezing Goats Meat
Freezing goats meat is as easy as freezing any other type of meat. If you raise goats or have a goat meat store close by this is an easy way to stock up.
Goat Milk Soap Recipes Round-Up
Are you looking for goat milk soap recipes? Look no further! Here you find a goat milk soap recipe for liquid soap, bar soap and even laundry soap.
Goat Milk Soap Recipes
Basic Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Here is my favorite basic goat milk soap recipe. I am sure this goat milk soap recipe is going to be one your go-to homemade soap recipes too.
Goat Milk Bar Soap Recipe
This homemade goat milk bar soap recipe is a good one for beginning soap makers to start with plus it's a perfect goat milk soap base recipe.
Goat Milk Soap Recipes Round-Up
Are you looking for goat milk soap recipes? Look no further! Here you find a goat milk soap recipe for liquid soap, bar soap and even laundry soap.
Lavender Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Learn how to make this lavender goat milk soap recipe completely from scratch. If you prefer melt and pour soapmaking, conversion instructions are included.
Bar Soap Recipe
The bar soap recipe collection on this page includes melt and pour soap, goat milk soap and even homemade laundry soap recipes.
Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Learn how to make this goat milk soap recipe completely from scratch. If you prefer melt and pour soapmaking, conversion instructions are included.
Vanilla Soap Recipe With Goat Milk And Shea Butter
This melt and pour vanilla soap recipe contains goat milk and shea butter. It lathers well, it's ideal for dry senstitive skin and is easy to make!
Raising Goats
Goat Hoof Trimming Guide
Goat hoof trimming is not as hard as it may sound and it necessary to learn how to do this if you are raising goats. This goat hoof trimming guide gives you all the information you need to get started trimming your goats hooves on your own.
Goat Homemade Teat Dip Recipe
This homemade teat dip for goats is easy to make. This particular teat dip solution contains essential oils and simple ingredients plus it does the job!
Mastitis Udder Balm Essential Oil Salve Recipe
It is essential to take care of your goats teats. I wanted something natural so I came up with this homemade balm essential oil salve recipe using comfrey.