Ask the Expert: Is Goat Milk Right for Your Child?

Goat's milk may taste less sweeter than cow's milk due to its lower lactose (milk sugar) content. However, there are individuals who tasted it to be sweeter, perhaps due to individual perception and experience. Goat's milk also tasted fattier, but not necessarily a creamier mouthfeel compared to cow's milk. This is partly due to the higher fat content of goat's milk. Additionally, there will be some other taste such as earthy, grassy or others depending on several factors; and this goes for both the goat's and cow's milk. The factors include the feed of the animal as they grew up, the type of breed, the degree of milk processing, the handle of the milk post-processing and so on. Always sample a product before committing to a carton or a can. To help children adjust to the taste, you may add some typical flavorings such as chocolate or strawberry, keeping in mind of the sugar content. Vanilla flavor may also help to induce a sweeter smell for better acceptance. Alternatively, you can