Alpaca Milk
Research LimitedAndean South America
Milk produced by female alpacas. Alpacas are not established dairy animals, and published information on their milk is limited compared with major dairy species.
About Alpaca Milk
Milk produced by female alpacas. Alpacas are not established dairy animals, and published information on their milk is limited compared with major dairy species.
Nutrition
Fat3.68%
Protein4.53%
Lactose6.00%
Common Uses
◌ Cheese making
Interesting Facts
- Chad et al. (2014) analyzed 168 milk samples collected from 11 alpacas on two California farms.
- The study reported average concentrations of 3.68% fat, 4.53% protein, and 6.00% lactose.
- The researchers found considerable variation among individual milk constituents.