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Every Drop of Maui Sheep milk is Full of Natural Nutrition


WHY MAUI SHEEP MILK?

BENEFITS AND NUTRITION

Maui Sheep Milk is creamy, mild and sweet in flavour and it’s an excellent source of nutrients
and vitamins—making it a gut-friendly dairy option

Source of protein

Sheep milk has approximately 60% more protein content than cow or goat milk.



Higher levels of lactoferrin

Sheep milk contains higher levels of lactoferrin than cow or goat milk. Lactoferrin protects the body from pathogenic microorganisms that cause infections.

Higher vitamin

Sheep milk is rich in vitamins and minerals and contains 4 times the vitamin C, 3 times the vitamin E, and double the thiamine of cow or goat milk.

B12 and folate

Sheep milk is rich in B12 and contains 5 times more folate than goat milk.



Naturally occurring DHA

Sheep milk has naturally occurring DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) which is required to maintain normal healthy adult brain function.


An A2 milk

Sheep milk contains A2 beta-casein, making it a natural A2 milk that does not contain any A1 protein. It can be a good dairy alternative for those with sensitive stomachs.

Double the thiamine

Sheep milk has double the thiamine of cow or goat milk. One of the 8 B-complex vitamins and is classified as a water-soluble B vitamin.

Gentle dairy

Sheep milk digests in about 45 minutes, while cow’s milk takes up to four hours. This makes sheep milk great for gut health.

Preservative free

Maui Sheep milk is preservative-free, supporting a healthy mind and body.

The experiment of Maui sheep milk immune efficacy based on Zebrafish model

The experiment successfully confirms the significant effect of Maui sheep milk in enhancing immunity by observing and analysing the fluorescence intensity of zebrafish T cells, the fluorescence intensity of tail vein macrophages, and the phagocytic function of macrophages.

The Composition and Health Benefits of Sheep's Milk

A review was completed by AgResearch on the available scientific literature regarding the composition and nutritional value of sheep’s milk. AgResearch plays a key role in delivering new knowledge and technologies to support the agricultural sector in New Zealand.

Basic milk composition

References: Claeys et al. Food Control 42 (2014), 188-201. Barlowska et al. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 10 (2011), 291-302. Park et al. Small Ruminant Research 68 (2007), 88-113.

Lipids and fatty acids

Claeys et al. Food Control 42(2014), 188-201.

Amino acid composition

Composition and health benefits of sheep's milk

*Essential amino acid. Reference: Claeysetal. Food Control 42(2014), 188-201.