De East africa, of those countries whose landscape is decorated with extensive and endless sandy dunes and an animal used as a means of transport. The camel milk could become part of our diet as a novel great dairy product. All thanks to his high potential in nutrients and what that entails. Although it is true that some companies already use this raw material to obtain different products, it is still very unknown, although in the future it may not be so. In this article we will tell you all about him new 'superfood' extracted from the dromedary.
The 'white gold' or a gift from Allah
Before fully addressing the issue of camel milk, the importance of the animal within the areas characterized by their arid and dry climates should be put into context. The extraction of the so-called 'White gold' This dromedary has been kept for centuries as a very useful resource. Inhabitants and nomads of these African countries as Kenya or Somalia They have used it to feed on long journeys. Since the desert is a difficult terrain, getting the most out of these ruminants can be considered a great advantage against the drought and migration. This is how he explained it to Reuters Piers Simpkin, main coordinator of the FAO in the Kenyan region:
"Camels are very well adapted to climate change and have evolved over millennia to survive in hot, dry climates"
But this milk is not only essential in those African nations, but also in some Arabian countries it is considered as a allah gift. Its great benefits due to its properties would justify it and now, it is the European or Western market that looks favorably on this dairy. To who Spain, we can highlight its presence in Canary Islands, where they exploit the camel milk since 2004. Meanwhile, in more distant places like California, celebrities they have popularized it by taking it. Why? Continue reading.
Properties of camel milk
From the ruminant mammal and, specifically, from the female, a milk rich in iron, vitamins B and C or the most outstanding element of this dairy: the football. However, it differs from other milk such as cow's milk because it contains Less fat, although it is slightly more salty. We must put in value its great nutritional power against allergies, in addition to its characteristic aphrodisiac. It can be used as well as a food substitute for breastmilk for breastfeeding babies allergens.
The latter is explained because camel milk has beta-lactoglobulin, lactoferrin, or lysophin, positive components in high amounts. The first mentioned is not present in the cow or the maternal one. But it is not the only advantage of taking this drink, because from the FAO highlight a vitamin C three times richer, which strengthens the immune system, or also the greater presence of thiamine.
Furthermore, the digestion it is simpler than the other milks. It also has properties Antioxidants and even its essential acids like Omega 3 they are interesting for the health of the heart. Other studies have revealed that camel milk may be a better alternative for people diabetics, which by taking it would reduce your daily insulin needs.
What products are there already of this dairy?
In different formats of elaboration of final products, with this dairy they are already marketed coffees, ice cream, or chocolate bars. But also other more surprising foods like pizzas, white cheese and kefir. Of these last two together with the traditional yogurt for example, a company of Egypt. Although, of course, it can also be purchased fresh milk liquid of the animal in the African markets. It costs only one dollar per liter, while in countries like USA it can raise its price up to $ 60. It is even available powdered through Amazon.
To sum up in a nutshell, this is an ever-growing business, even though the milking of the camel milk is processed in a rudimentary manner. The same farmers sell their raw material to both local and national markets and Somalia It is one of the regions where this dairy has the greatest presence. There resides the population of camels largest in the world, with more than 12 million. A) Yes, Africa shows its power again in 'superfoods' as it has already done with him teff or baobab.
