Why sheep’s milk is healthier
Sheep’s milk is healthier because it contains approximately twice (and in some cases more than twice) the benefits of other milks(cow and goat), is easier to digest and is milder than goat’s milk. People who develop intolerances say sheep’s milk gives them the least (or no) digestive problems. Due to its high calcium content, it […]
Of the types of milk, which is the best?
When we walk around the supermarket shelves we find different types of milk: whole, skimmed, growth for the little ones, etc. But which one is best for us?
Benefits of sheep’s milk for our health
Have you ever tasted sheep’s milk ? If you are one of those who have never considered trying it, you will surely change your mind when you learn about the benefits sheep’s milk brings to our health. Milk consumption Currently, 81% of the milk consumed worldwide is cow’s milk, as is the case in our […]
Sheep’s milk whey. Properties and utilities.
When we think of buttermilk… can’t you think of what to do with it? It is usually considered a waste product once the sheep’s cheese has been made. sheep cheese but it is a liquid with many properties and utilities. Already during the Middle Ages in Anglo-Saxon countries it was drunk as a popular drink […]
Questions about sheep’s milk
Is the taste of sheep’s milk strong? People who have not tried this type of milk often expect it to have a strong flavor because of its association with goat’s milk. However, the reality is the opposite, sheep’s milk for consumption has a mild and pleasant taste, with a slight sweet touch, as consumers themselves […]
What is FENIL?
FENIL is the National Federation of Dairy Industries which is made up of 60 companies that process 95% of the milk produced in the milk milk produced in our country. Its objective is to look after the interests of the Spanish dairy sector in order to contribute to the sustainability of the entire production chain, […]
The sector calls for a plan to promote milk consumption in Spain
Interprofesional Láctea (InLac) asks the next government to implement a comprehensive plan to promote the consumption of dairy products in Spain as part of a balanced and healthy diet to avoid the ruin of the sector in view of the current 4.3% drop in milk consumption. The Spanish dairy sector is made up of livestock […]
Properties of sheep’s milk
83% of the population regularly consumes cow’s milk, why is so little sheep’s milk consumed? One of the causes is that this type of milk is consumed in large quantities in the form of cheese. In Spain we have a wide variety of cheeses, and among them there are many cheeses made from sheep’s milk. […]
Provinces in Spain with the highest production of sheep’s milk
We have already commented in other articles on the importance of the sheep dairy sector in Castilla y León, but it should be noted that Spain is the largest sheep milk producer in Europe. Currently, about 60% of the sheep producing milk and 75% of the milk production is concentrated in 5 Spanish provinces, 3 […]
The dairy sector in 2016
It is difficult to make an assessment of the dairy market given the current times. While it is true that we are coming from a stable 2015, this 2016 is not heading in the same direction. By this, I am referring to the sheep and goat milk market, as we all know the instability of […]
April 16, World Day for the Appreciation of Raw Milk Cheeses
As most of you already know, in Gestion Agro Ganadera, we are dedicated to the transport of raw milk, in this case sheep’s milk, throughout Europe. Therefore, we are particularly interested in making this product known and in particular all its properties and benefits. Lately, the dairy sector is not going through its best moments, […]
A healthier and more profitable sheep’s milk for farmers
The Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (IGM), a joint center of the CSIC and the University of León, is working to improve the health properties of sheep’s milk, an objective it has achieved by introducing vegetable and fish oils and marine microalgae into the animals’ diet. However, this innovation reduces the percentage of milk fat, […]
Sheep Milk in Castile and Leon
According to the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA), up to May of this year, 185,128,826 liters of sheep’s milk were produced in Spain , 120,455,982 of which in Castilla y León, representing 65% of total national production. In the month of May alone, 32,501,353 liters of sheep’s milk were produced in Castilla y León, making […]
Advantages of Sheep Milk for health.
Researchers are working on the development of new products derived from sheep. They claim that they can also provide nutritional benefits for people, as they have twice the fat and protein of cow’s milk. To promote the activity, the researchers recommend the creation of small family farms.
Characteristics of Sheep Milk
Sheep’s milk is characterized by: Have a higher nutritional contribution, since it is richer in protein and fat content than cow’s milk. Sheep’s milk is a source of vitamins, trace elements and macrominerals, being rich in iron, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, manganese, manganese and zinc. It is more digestive than cow’s milk.
Nutritional composition of sheep’s milk
As you all know, the main activity of Gestión Agro Ganadera is the commercialization of sheep’s milk, so today we want to talk about its nutritional composition, which is very important when working with it and also for its consumption.
What foods contain the most calcium?
Calcium is a macromineral that plays an important structural role in our body as it is an integral part of bones and teeth. But we have to take into account that for the fixation of calcium in the bone system the presence of vitamin D is necessary. It is an abundant mineral in our body, […]
Chocolate, cheese and wine: diet-friendly?
Christmas is over, we know it’s been a few days, but how many of you still have polvorones and nougat at home? The time has come to to resume good routines. Will we be able to eat chocolate, cheese and wine?
