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Yogurt
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: I've
heard that goat milk and goat milk products are better for
you, why?
A:
Goat milk has smaller fat particles which make it easier
to digest. Often goat milk is referred to as naturally homogenized
since hardly any cream rises to the top.
Q:
I'm allergic to cow milk products, can I use products
made from goat milk?
A:
Most people that are allergic to cow milk products or who
are lactose intolerant can use goat milk products. The lactose
or protein in the milk is what usually causes the allergic
reaction or intolerance. Goat milk has both lactose and
protein but it is of a different make up that doesn't bother
most people.
Q:
Why is goat milk often recommended for babies or people
with digestive problems?
A:
Goat milk is recommended for babies because of its easy
digestability and non-allergenic properties. Goat milks
natural buffering qualities make it beneficial for babies
or people with ulcers or other stomach problems.
Q:
Why are goat milk and goat milk products whiter in
color?
A:
Goats convert all of the carotene in their diet to Vitamin
A so their milk and cream are pure white.
Q:
Do you make low or non fat goat milk products?
A:
No, we at Redwood Hill Farm believe in consuming products
in their most natural form with the least amount of processing.
Goat milk is already lower in fat and cholesterol. Low and
not fat products are not commonly available from goat milk
producers because the equipment to separate the milk is
expensive and most goat milk producers are smaller family
farms.
Q:
Why are goat milk products more expensive to buy?
A:
There are several reasons that goat milk products are more
expensive. 1, goat dairies get no government price supports
or subsidies so that they must charge the actual cost of
production. 2, milking goats is more labor intensive than
milking cows since it takes 10 goats to give the milk of
one cow. 3, most goat dairies are family farms not having
the economy of scale of very large, corporate farms. |
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Frequently
asked questions about goat milk yogurt
Q: Why
is yogurt beneficial?
A:
Yogurt is even more easily digested than milk since the
cultures added to the milk pre-digest the lactose.
Q:
Does Redwood Hill Farm yogurt contain live, active,
viable cultures?
A:
Yes, Redwood Hill Farm yogurt contains live, active viable
cultures. In addition to the cultures of lactobacillus and
acidophilus, bifidus is added.
Q:
Is Redwood Hill Farm yogurt made with raw or pasteurized
goat milk?
A:
Redwood Hill Farm yogurt is made with pasteurized goat milk.
By federal law, all yogurt produced in the US must be made
with pasteurized milk.
Q:
Why does Redwood Hill Farm yogurt have a softer texture?
A:
Redwood Hill Farm yogurt has a delicate, "European Style"
texture because it does not contain powdered milk solids,
gelatin, or gums to thicken it. Since no powdered milk solids
are added, the yogurt is lower in fat and calories even
though it is made with whole milk.
Q:
Why does the yogurt texture or consistency vary during
the year?
A:
Since we use the milk naturally as it comes from the goat,
there is a seasonal variation in the milk solids which causes
the texture to vary. The goats seem to know that in the
winter we need more solids which causes the consistency
to be thicker and in the summer less which results in a
lighter, thinner texture.
Q:
What other ingredients does Redwood Hill Farm yogurt
contain?
A:
To thicken the yogurt slightly, a small amount of tapioca
is added. Tapioca is a natural starch derived from the root
of the cassava plant.
Q:
Is sugar used to sweeten Redwood Hill Farm yogurt?
A:
No, there is no sugar added to Redwood Hill Farm yogurt.
Vanilla and coffee flavors are sweetened with maple syrup.
The fruit flavors are sweetened with clover honey. Plain
yogurt is unsweetened.
Q:
How long will Redwood Hill Farm Yogurt last?
A:
The last date the yogurt may be sold is printed on the edge
of the lid. However, since it is a cultured product it will
usually be good for several weeks past the lid date. You
can tell by tasting whether it is still good to eat. |
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