Research-based

As a pioneer in goat milk research, we collaborate closely with our New Zealand supplier and international experts to unlock the beneficial components of goat milk. By advancing nutritional science, we develop scientifically validated goat milk products designed to meet the needs of various groups, ensuring the health and well-being of you and your family.

Karihome is supported by over 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals, with ongoing releases of the latest research findings*.

This report presents scientific research conducted by our New Zealand manufacturer of Karihome goat milk powder.

1989，In collaboration with Dairy Goat Co-operative New Zealand, OEP developed the world's first goat milk powder.

1991，Karihome officially launched the first goat milk formula in the Asian market.

2001，Karihome is the first to conduct clinical trials demonstrating that children fed goat milk formula grow just as healthily as those fed cow milk formula1.

2006，The amino acid bioavailability in goat milk formula is comparable to that of an adjusted whey cow milk formula2, making it a good alternative to whey-enhanced cow milk formulas.

2008，Formulas made with whole goat milk do not require the addition of extra nucleotides3.

2010，Large-scale randomized clinical studies have proven that goat milk-based formulas provide adequate nutrition to support children's growth, similar to cow milk formulas.

2012，DGC's clinical research results prompted the European Commission to amend the directive, allowing the use of goat milk based formulas6.

2013，Compared to cow's milk formula, those fed goat milk formula have higher levels of bifidobacteria in their bodies7.

2018，Goat milk caseins are more easily digested than cow milk caseins, as shown by an in vitro digestion model8.

2019，DGC goat milk formulas contain lower levels of Nε-carboxymethyllysine, a byproduct of the Maillard reaction that can impact protein quality and digestibility9.

2020，DGC goat milk formulas are naturally rich in prebiotics, supporting the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria10.

1 J Paediatr Child H, 2005. 41(11):564-568 2 J Dairy Sci, 2006. 89(7):2408-2413 3 Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2008. 59(2): 123-133 4 Brit J Nutr, 2014. 111(9): 1641-1651 5 J Dairy Sci, 2010. 93(7): 2857-2862 6 EFSA J, 2012. 10(3):2603-2620 7 Appl Environ Microbiol, 2013. 79(9):3040-3048 8 Food Chem, 2018. 245: 275-281 9 Food Chem, 2019. 274: 886-890 10 Front Nutr, 2020. 7: 608495
*Karihome's supplier, DGC, has over 60 publications in peer-reviewed studies related to on-farm practices, goat nutrition, goat milk, and breast milk.