Dairy — From Desi Cows to Your Table
A2 milk, ghee, paneer, curd, butter, and eggs from native Indian breeds. Nutrition, benefits, purity tests, and storage guides.
Dairy Products — Nutrition at a Glance (per 100g)
| Product | Protein | Fat | Calcium | Probiotics | Best Time | Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Milk | 3.4g | 3.5g | 113mg | No (unless set) | Morning | 2–3 days |
| A2 Ghee | 0g | 99.7g | 0mg | No | With meals | 12 months |
| A2 Paneer | 18.3g | 20.8g | 208mg | No | Any time | 3–4 days |
| A2 Curd | 3.1g | 4.0g | 140mg | Yes (Lactobacillus) | Lunch | 5–7 days |
| A2 Butter | 0.9g | 81g | 24mg | No | Morning | 2–3 weeks |
| A2 Buttermilk | 1.0g | 1.5g | 120mg | Yes (live cultures) | Post-meal | 1–2 days |
| Nati Eggs (per egg) | 6.0g | 5.0g | 28mg | No | Breakfast | 3–5 weeks |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, IFCT 2017. Probiotic content depends on fermentation method and temperature.
Product Guides
A2 Desi Cow Milk
A2 beta-casein from Hallikar and Gir cows. Nutrition, benefits, BCM-7 science, and milk purity tests.
A2 Desi Cow Ghee
Bilona method A2 ghee. Butyric acid, CLA, smoke point 250°C. Heat, granulation, and iodine tests.
A2 Masala Ghee
Spiced A2 ghee with turmeric, pepper, and traditional spices. Benefits and best uses.
A2 Butter
Churned A2 butter. Fat profile, vitamins, and how it differs from commercial butter.
A2 Desi Set Curd
Probiotic A2 curd. Live cultures, gut health, lactose reduction. How to set curd at home.
A2 Paneer
Fresh A2 paneer — high protein (18g) and malai variant. How it's made and how to spot fakes.
A2 Kalakand
Traditional milk sweet from A2 milk. Ingredients, calories, and honest assessment.
A2 Masala Buttermilk
A2 masala chaas — probiotics, digestive enzymes, cooling effect. Spiced with ginger, cumin, coriander.
Nati, Kadaknath & Brown Eggs
Covers nati country eggs, kadaknath black chicken eggs, and brown eggs. Nutrition and how to choose.
Knowledge Articles
A1 vs A2 Milk — The Complete Science
What BCM-7 is, why desi cow breeds matter, and whether A2 milk is worth the premium.
How to Test Milk Purity at Home
5 home tests for milk adulteration — water, starch, urea, detergent, synthetic milk.
Desi Cow Breeds of India
Gir, Hallikar, Sahiwal, Amritmahal — indigenous breeds and why they produce A2 milk.
Country vs Farm vs Broiler Eggs
Size, protein, omega-3, yolk colour, antibiotics compared across egg types.
Raw Milk vs Pasteurized — Safety Debate
Pathogens, nutrients, and the science on unpasteurised milk. Who should avoid it and why.
A2 Ghee — Complete Benefits Guide
Butyric acid, CLA, fat-soluble vitamins, and Ayurvedic properties. Evidence-based review.
Ghee vs Butter — Complete Comparison
Lactose, casein, smoke point, fat profile, and which to choose for cooking vs eating.
Ghee vs Butter vs Cooking Oil
Smoke points, fat profiles, and which cooking fat is right for which dish.
How to Spot Fake Ghee at Home
Heat test, granulation test, iodine test — and what adulterants are most commonly used.
How to Test Ghee Purity at Home
Vanaspati detection, heat test, granulation test, and iodine test for ghee adulteration.
Does Ghee Cause Heart Disease?
1–2 tsp per day in context of balanced diet. The actual cardiovascular evidence.
Ghee for Babies — When and How Much?
Brain development, fat-soluble vitamins, and the right age to introduce ghee.
Paneer — Complete Nutrition Guide
18–20g protein per 100g. Calcium, fat profile, and how it compares to other protein sources.
A2 Paneer vs Regular Paneer
BCM-7, fat profile, and whether A2 paneer is worth the premium price.
Paneer for Weight Loss and Muscle Building
Leucine content, satiety, and the best time to eat paneer for muscle protein synthesis.
Curd — Complete Health Benefits Guide
Lactobacillus strains, gut health, immunity, and why traditional set curd is better than commercial yogurt.
Curd vs Yogurt — What's the Difference?
Traditional Indian curd vs commercial yogurt. Probiotic strains, texture, and nutrition.
When Not to Eat Curd — Ayurveda and Science
Night, with fish, during fever — which traditional restrictions have scientific basis.