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Contents
- Donkey milk ingredients.
- What does donkey milk contain?
- One drop. Many components.
- What is in 100 ml of donkey milk?
- Six groups at a glance.
- What are lysozyme, lactoferrin and casein?
- Donkey milk: Nutritional values at a glance.
- What do ingredients really indicate?
- Frequently asked questions about ingredients.
- Get to know donkey milk better.
Donkey milk ingredients.
What exactly is in donkey milk? Water, lactose, proteins, fat, vitamins and minerals make up its natural composition.
We take a closer look at the individual components and explain what makes them unique from a chemical and nutritional perspective.
What does donkey milk contain?
Donkey milk consists predominantly of water. The smaller proportion is the so-called dry matter.
This includes mainly lactose, proteins, fat and minerals. It also contains various vitamins and other natural components.
If you would first like to learn about its origin and special characteristics, also read our basic article on donkey milk .
One drop. Many components.
Select an ingredient group and discover what role it plays in the composition of donkey milk.
The information describes typical components, not the exact analysis of every batch.
The basis of milk
Around 90%Donkey milk consists largely of water. It contains dissolved and finely distributed milk components.
What is in 100 ml of donkey milk?
The following values are rounded reference values based on the information on our donkey milk powder product page .
The actual composition may vary due to factors such as the animal, feeding and lactation stage. The information on the respective product label is binding.
The main components.
The bars illustrate the orders of magnitude. The percentages and gram values are simplified in comparison here.
Six groups at a glance.
Each group contributes to the composition of the milk in different ways.
Water
The largest component of donkey milk by volume.
Lactose
Natural milk sugar contributes to the slightly sweet taste.
Proteins
Donkey milk contains caseins and various whey proteins.
Fat
The fat content is generally lower than in whole cow's milk.
Vitamins
Various vitamins occur in natural, varying amounts.
Minerals
Among others, calcium, potassium and phosphorus are part of the composition.
What are lysozyme, lactoferrin and casein?
Donkey milk contains various protein fractions. Some of them are particularly frequently studied in scientific publications.
Lysozyme
Lysozyme is a naturally occurring enzyme that is counted among the milk proteins. It is a subject of food science research.
Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein that naturally occurs in various body fluids, including milk.
Casein
Caseins form an important protein fraction of milk. Their proportion of the total protein differs between milk types.
No general statements about health effects in humans can be derived from the occurrence of these proteins.
Donkey milk: Nutritional values at a glance.
The table shows rounded reference values per 100 ml, as stated on our donkey milk powder page to describe the milk composition.
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml, approximately |
|---|---|
| Energy | 170 kJ / 40 kcal |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.4 g |
| of which sugar | 6.4 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
These values are not a batch-specific analysis. For the actual nutritional values, the product information is authoritative.
What do ingredients really indicate?
The mere presence of a vitamin, mineral or protein does not automatically mean that a food achieves a certain health effect. Therefore, with donkey milk, we rely on the numerous laboratory studies in test tubes, with animals or with humans. And they almost all speak for themselves. In all studies, a measurable effect of donkey milk was found. Baseline values have consistently shifted. A look at the individual study findings is worth a deeper look.
For this, the actually contained amounts and the legal requirements for corresponding statements are particularly decisive.
Donkey milk also contains lactose and milk proteins. People with corresponding intolerances or allergies must take this into account.
Frequently asked questions about ingredients.
The most important answers about composition, lactose, fat and proteins.
What ingredients does donkey milk contain?
Donkey milk contains water, lactose, proteins, fat, as well as various vitamins and minerals.
How much fat does donkey milk contain?
The fat content is generally relatively low. On our product page, a reference value of about 0.9 g per 100 ml is stated.
Does donkey milk contain lactose?
Yes. Donkey milk contains natural milk sugar. It is therefore not lactose-free.
Which proteins are contained in donkey milk?
The protein components include caseins, whey proteins, lysozyme and lactoferrin.
Does donkey milk contain vitamins?
Donkey milk naturally contains various vitamins. The actual amounts can vary.
Which minerals does donkey milk contain?
The minerals include calcium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Is donkey milk suitable for people with a milk allergy?
Donkey milk contains milk proteins that can trigger allergic reactions. It is not a generally safe substitute for milk protein allergy.
Are all ingredients preserved during freeze-drying?
Freeze-drying can be beneficial for sensitive components. However, the complete preservation of all ingredients cannot be generally guaranteed.
Get to know donkey milk better.
Discover our fresh donkey milk and freeze-dried donkey milk powder. On the product pages you will find further information about composition, storage and use.
