Oct 5, 2024, 09:07 PM IST

7 animals milk that humans consume 

Pavan Naidu

There are other sources of milk available to humans beyond cow's milk, offering nutritional benefits.

Buffalo milk is the second most widely consumed milk globally. It serves as a staple in many South Asian countries and is utilized to produce various dairy products, such as butter, ghee, cheese, and ice cream.

Buffalo

Goat milk can be easier to digest than cow's milk due to its smaller fat globules, the presence of short and medium-chain fatty acids, and the inclusion of probiotics.

Goats

Sheep milk is smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet. Sheep milk is high in protein, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, immunoglobulins, and hormones.

Sheep

Humans drink camel's milk because it contains insulin, which may enhance the quality of life for those with diabetes.

Camels

Horse milk resembles human milk and has antacid properties. It is sometimes considered as a potential formula alternative for children allergic to cow's milk.

Horses

Yak milk contains more protein and amino acids than cow, goat.

Yaks

Reindeer milk is consumed fresh in some regions, and it can also be added to tea and coffee. Reindeer milk is high in nutrition and energy, and it contains more fat, protein, and casein protein than milk from other animals.

Reindeer

This information is not DNA’s opinion but obtained from media reports.