Goat’s Milk as a Substitute for Cow’s Milk
I recently received a couple of questions about goat’s milk. As goat’s milk increases in popularity, those with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies may wonder whether it is a good substitute for cow’s milk.
Goat’s milk contains nine grams of lactose per cup compared with 11 grams of lactose per cup in cow’s milk. Individuals with lactose intolerance can continue to consume cow’s milk in smaller amounts, with meals or consume products with reduced amounts of lactose like yogurt and some cheeses. Consuming goat’s milk will not alleviate the symptoms of lactose intolerance.
The protein in goat’s milk is similar to that of cow’s milk. For that reason, people with milk protein allergies are advised to avoid goat’s milk, too.
