• Science of Ingredients

The Goodness of Grass-Fed Cow’s Milk

  • Science of Ingredients

Milk is a natural source of numerous essential nutrients, and it’s one of the important foods needed in ensuring a balanced diet which helps contribute to maintaining overall health. It provides high-quality protein, calcium with excellent bioavailability, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamin B12.​

In New Zealand, dairy cows are predominantly grass-fed2, which makes a significant difference. Grazing on lush pastures under sunlight not only supports the cows’ well-being but also enhances the quality of their milk. Grass-fed cows produce milk with higher concentrations of naturally occurring vitamin D3 (thanks to outdoor sunlight exposure), β-carotene, and vitamin E. Their milk also boasts higher omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid 3 ratio compared to milk from cows raised indoors and fed grains or other mixed rations.​

At Anlene, we proudly use milk from New Zealand’s grass-fed cows, ensuring the natural goodness are captured in every glass​.

Source:​

  1. Chapter 7. Vitamin A. Retrieved from https://www.fao.org/4/Y2809E/y2809e0d.htm ​
  2. Gill, B. D., Zhu, X., and Indyk, H. E. (2016). The determination of vitamin D3 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in early lactation and seasonal bovine milk. International Dairy Journal, 63, 29-34. doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2016.07.010​
  3. Stergiadis et al., (2012). Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(29), 7270–7281. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf301053b