What You Need to Know About Desi Cow’s Milk

Raw Milk

Pasteurized Milk(packet milk)

Free Forest Grazing Desi Cows

Grass-Fed (Stall-fed) Desi Cows

Key Takeaways

Raw Milk: Retains natural enzymes, probiotics, and vitamins, offering potential health benefits but comes with a higher risk of contamination if not handled properly.
Pasteurized Milk: Ensures safety by eliminating harmful pathogens, extending shelf life, but may lose some nutrients and beneficial components during the pasteurization process.

Fat Content

Fat levels may vary seasonally, in free forest grazing desi cows

Fat Content

Healthy fats, Consistent fat levels due to controlled feeding in grass fed cows

Vitamin Content

Vitamin like A, D, E, K, but slightly higher Vitamin E levels due to exposure to varied vegetation, in free forest grazing desi cows

Vitamin Content

High in fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, and K due to a grass-rich diet in grass fed cows

Mineral Content

Potentially higher mineral diversity good levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus due to exposure to a variety of plants and soils, in free forest grazing desi cows

Mineral Content

Good levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Consistent mineral profile in grass fed cows

Protein Content

Contains high-quality protein, including casein and whey, but amino acid profiles may vary based on diverse forage, in free forest grazing desi cows

Protein Content

Contains high-quality protein, including casein and whey, with consistent amino acid profiles in grass fed cows

Beta-Carotene

Typically higher in beta-carotene due to the consumption of diverse vegetation, enhancing the golden color and antioxidant benefits, in free forest grazing desi cows

Beta-Carotene

Rich in beta-carotene (precursor to Vitamin A), giving the milk a golden-yellow hue in grass fed cows

Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio

Have better Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio, beneficial for heart health and reducing inflammation due to access to a wider range of forages and wild plants by free forest grazing desi cows

Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio

Balanced Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio, beneficial for heart health and reducing inflammation in grass fed cows

Taste

Complex flavors influenced by the variety of forage and seasonal vegetation by free forest grazing desi cows

Taste

Creamy, rich, and slightly grassy flavor in grass fed cows

Anti-oxidants

Higher levels of antioxidants as the cows graze on wild plants and herbs in natural pastures. Contains antioxidants like Vitamin E and carotenoids, offering anti-inflammatory benefits by free forest grazing desi cows

Ant-ioxidants

Contains antioxidants but less compared to forest grazing desi cows

Seasonal Variation

Greater variation in nutrients, taste, and fat content depending on the season and available vegetation in free forest grazing desi cows

Seasonal Variation

Minimal variation in nutrients due to supplementary feeding during non-grazing seasons, in grass-fed desi cows.

Ethical Factor

Highly ethical as cows live in their natural environment with freedom to graze in forest

Ethical Factor

Ethical compared to grain-fed systems but with limited movement for cows, compared to the free forest grazing desi cows

A2 Protein Content

Milk from forest grazing Desi cows are rich in a2 beta-casein, which is easier to digest and less likely to cause inflammation, but may be perceived as more natural due to minimal human intervention.

A2 Protein Content

Milk from Grass-fed Desi cows are rich in a2 beta-casein, which is easier to digest and less likely to cause inflammation

Overall Health Benefits

Milk from forest grazing Desi cows supports heart health, boosts immunity, provides anti-inflammatory benefits, and improves skin health, with added advantages of slightly higher antioxidants and mineral diversity.