What is A2 type beta casein protein?
Unlike regular milk, A2 milk contains only the A2 type of beta-casein protein and doesn’t include the A1 protein that can sometimes cause digestive discomfort for certain people. Because of this, many people find A2 milk easier to digest and gentler on the stomach, which may help reduce issues like bloating or inflammation.
Does AwaRua milk taste better?
Here at AwaRua we believe the fact that our milk comes from some of the cleanest, remote places in the world, where cows soak up the sun and dine on lush pastures, has to enhance the taste. It certainly is creamier.
Seasonally though there can be slight variances in its taste, just as there can be from the herd supplying the milk, where they are farmed and whether they’ve had an extra helping of hay or similar food treats. Why not taste it to see what you think?
Is AwaRua milk fresher than regular milk?
That really depends on the milk supply, when it is picked up from the farm and when it is processed. Generally as New Zealand is a small country, the distances between the farm and the processing plant are not that far away and the milk is processed within hours of being picked up. The advantage with our milk powder is you control its freshness by only making it up as required.
What are the benefits of "grass-fed"?
Milk from grass fed cows is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E and contains more CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) when compared to milk from cows who eat an unnatural diet of grains.
Why is New Zealand milk so good?
New Zealand is largely unspoilt with few cities and miles and miles on prime land, and it really is one of the few places on the globe with the perfect climate to raise grass fed cows that graze year-round outside on lush pastures. We believe our cows are happy and healthy and therefore produce a more nutritious milk.
What is the normal taste of the product?
AwaRua milk powders have a rich, creamy taste with a smooth feel in your mouth. That creaminess comes from our pasture-fed cows. Sometimes other milk powder brands are produced from cows fed mainly on dry food and housed in barns rather than allowed to roam the pasture and forage. This type of farming can affect how the milk tastes.
To give you the best nutrition for your family some of our milk products contain DHA.ARA, a synthetic version of fatty acid which makes the product as close to human breast milk as possible. Think of it as added goodness.
Why is there a difference in the colour of the milk powder and its humidity?
Depending on the way milk powder is processed, batches can vary in colour and in their humidity. Other factors that can alter milk powder colour and humidity are the time from processing until use and the climate where it is available. This slight variance in its colour and humidity are perfectly normal.
What is the recommended temperature to prepare the milk powder?
We recommend that you use a water temperature of between 40°C – 60°C to prepare the milk otherwise it will take longer for the milk powder to dissolve. If the water temperature is too hot, lumps of milk powder may form. It’s best to drink your milk warm or at room temperature otherwise you may get an upset stomach.
How do I store the milk powder?
Milk powder should be stored in its original container in a cool, dry place. Please check the use by date and consume it within that time period.
Why there are bubbles when I make up the milk powder?
Like most things in life milk powder contains air. When you dissolve the milk powder the air creates bubbles. This is quite normal and harmless. Some products that are dissolved in water contain chemicals to suppress the bubbles. Our milk powder doesn’t.
Why are there sometimes tiny particles presented in the milk after it is dissolved?
To give you the best nutrition, our milk powder has been enriched with various nutrients. When you dissolve the milk powder some of the tiny particles of those nutrients can still be seen. Also, if you prepare the milk powder then leave it to sit for a while you may find minerals that naturally occur in milk will appear. It is quite safe to drink the milk even if tiny particles appear.
What are the water-insoluble black spots in the milk powder?
Milk powder is processed using high temperatures and occasionally the protein and lactose in the milk can overheat which causes small black or brown spots. We rigorously test our milk powder to make sure these spots have no harmful effects. You can rest easy in the knowledge that your milk powder is safe to consume.
