GOATS MILK Persing Woods raises Alpine goats. Why Alpines? Unlike other dairy goats, we believe that Alpines produce a mild and creamy milk that is pleasant to even the most sensitive palate. Plus, our Alpines are incredibly affectionate and sociable. All of our girls love their breakfast trail walks through the pines - it's the best nutrient and fitness program for our herd and for our herdsman (and woman) - nibbling on select greens, never sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals. We do pasteurize our milk, but that's about it. Goat milk is one of nature's perfect foods. Suitable for people who cannot tolerate cow's milk, it is high in vitamin and mineral content, making it one of the healthiest foods available. Additionally, goat's milk is great for the body, inside and out. Cases have been shown where drinking goat's milk daily delivers benefits to skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Its high lactic acid content makes it a great moisturizer. Here are some interesting statistics about the nutritional benefits from goat's milk: Goat Cow Protein % 3 3 Fat % 3.8 3.6 Calories/100ml 70 69 Vitamin A (i.u./gram fat) 39 21 Vitamin B1/thiamin (μmg/100 ml) 68 45 Riboflavin (μg/100 ml) 210 159 Vitamin C (mg ascorbic acid/100 ml) 2 2 Vitamin D (i.u./gram fat) 0.7 0.7 Calcium % 0.19 0.18 Iron % 0.07 0.06 Phosphorus % 0.27 0.23 Cholesterol (mg/100 ml) 12 15 References: Dronen, Karyl, April 1990. "Nutritional Composition of Goat Milk Products in the U.S." Dairy Goat Journal. Pennington, Jean A.T., and Helen Nichols Church, 1985. Bowen and Church Food Values of Portions Commonly Used. J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia. Renner, Edmund, 1983. Milk and Dairy Products in Human Nutrition. W.G. Mott. University of Glessen, Munich, Germany.