Why More People Are Choosing Goat Milk

Over the last few years, goat milk has been gaining attention from health conscious consumers, food enthusiasts, and families looking for alternatives to traditional dairy. Here at Cilantro, we've watched this happen firsthand, more and more people discovering what we've known all along: goat milk, made well, is something a little special.

A Naturally Different Dairy Choice

Goat milk has been enjoyed around the world for thousands of years and remains one of the most widely consumed dairy products globally. While cow milk still dominates supermarket shelves, many people are discovering that goat milk suits their lifestyle and dietary preferences in ways cow milk doesn't.

One key difference lies in the milk itself, goat milk contains smaller fat globules than cow milk, giving it a naturally smooth texture. It's part of why our own milk, made fresh each week from our Waikato herd, has such a distinctive, easy drinking quality.

Easier on Digestion

One of the most common reasons people switch to goat milk is digestibility. The smaller fat particles and softer curd formation in the stomach can make goat milk gentler on the digestive system for some people, we regularly hear from customers, including parents of children who struggle with cow's milk, that our milk sits easier with them.

Goat milk is still a dairy product, and isn't suitable for anyone with a diagnosed dairy allergy but for many people looking for a gentler dairy option, it's worth trying.

Naturally Rich in Nutrients

Goat milk contains a range of essential nutrients, including:

• Calcium for healthy bones and teeth

• Protein for growth and muscle maintenance

• Potassium to support normal body function

• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

• Phosphorus and magnesium

  
  

A Distinctive Yet Mild Flavour

Good goat milk shouldn't taste "goaty" it should simply taste clean, fresh, and subtly creamy. That's exactly what we aim for with every batch, whether it ends up as fresh milk, our award-winning chèvre, or a jar of yoghurt. From drinking milk to artisan cheese, goat milk offers a distinctive flavour that pairs beautifully with both sweet and savoury foods.

A Family Farm, Handcrafted the Traditional Way

We're proud to be a small batch producer based in Hamilton, using milk from our own pasture raised goats in the Waikato. Choosing goat milk from a producer like us means supporting a business that takes real pride in its animals, its land, and its craft, not a mass-produced alternative, but something made by hand, in small batches, the traditional way.

Versatile in the Kitchen

Goat milk can be used in many of the same ways as cow milk, in coffee and tea, smoothies, baking, cooking, cereal, and homemade sauces and desserts. Our own goat cheeses and yoghurts are popular for grazing platters, everyday meals, and entertaining alike.

Try It for Yourself

Whether you're discovering goat milk for the first time or you've enjoyed it for years, we think there's a lot to love about this naturally wholesome dairy option, especially when it's made with care, close to home. Try our fresh goat milk, or explore our full range of handcrafted goat cheeses a

nd yoghurt.