How long is Summerhill Goat Milk good? Do clumps mean it has spoiled?
For the best taste and nutritional value we recommend that you consume our goat milk by the date stamped on the side of the carton. Once the bottle is opened, we recommend that you finish it within a few days. Like cow milk, goat milk will smell and taste bad if it has spoiled.

Clumps and chunks in the milk are very normal. It is merely cream that has clumped together. The amount of cream in goat milk varies by the season. Because we wish to keep our milk pure, we do not add or remove anything to the milk that would prevent this separation. Shaking or stirring the bottle should reduce or remove the clumps.

Can I freeze Summerhill Goat Milk?
Unopened goat milk can be frozen for several weeks. However, the consistency of the milk may change when you thaw it. Also, we recommend that you drink it quickly, as it will spoil more rapidly.

Who can drink goat milk?
Summerhill Grade A Pasteurized Goat Milk is a wonderful alternative to cow milk for anyone who is looking for healthy, natural, delicious milk. It can be substituted in most recipes that call for milk.

Children: Summerhill Goat Milk is a good, wholesome drink for any child who is ready for whole milk. If you wish to feed goat milk to your infant, please speak with your pediatrician or health care provider. Goat milk does not provide all the nutrients your infant may need. You can also access Dr. Sear’s Website for a formula recipe using goat milk.

Allergic to cow or soy milk: If you have a severe allergy to cow milk, please speak with your health care provider before trying goat milk. Many people who are allergic to the major protein in cow milk are able to tolerate goat milk because there is much less of that protein in goat milk. There are no soy proteins in goat milk.

Lactose intolerant: All milk contains lactose, which is milk sugar. However, some people who are unable to tolerate lactose in cow milk may find goat milk a great alternative. The smaller fat particles make goat milk easily digestible. It passes through the system very quickly, preventing many of the discomforts that cow lactose may cause in people. This also means goat milk is also a great alternative for people who suffer from ulcers and other stomach ailments.

We have History:
Summerhill Goat Dairy is a family owned farm located about 45 miles east of Los Angeles. The te Velde family began Summerhill Dairy in the early 1990’s. In 1999 the te Velde family moved on and the John de Jong family purchased Summerhill Goat Dairy. Our family has had many years of experience producing quality milk products and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue that tradition with our Grade A Pasteurized Goat Milk. From the time Summerhill Dairy began and continuing through today, we strive to produce a delicious, natural goat milk for you to enjoy.

Milk Information:

Is Summerhill Goat Milk organic?
Our goal is to provide as natural goat milk as possible. When you purchase a bottle of Summerhill Goat Milk, you are getting pure goat milk. We do not add or remove anything from the milk that our goats produce. Nor do we standardize or homogenize our goat milk. However, at this time, our milk is not certified organic. Although we always work to ensure that what our goats eat is as natural and pure as possible, we have found it to be very difficult and very expensive to purchase the organic feed necessary for us to be certified organic.

Why isn’t Summerhill Goat Milk homogenized?
Homogenization is a process by which the fat particles in milk are broken down and evenly distributed through the milk. Goat’s milk is naturally homogenized, meaning the fat particles are smaller than that of cow’s milk. However, the cream in pasteurized goat milk may separate and rise to the top. That is why we recommend shaking your goat milk before serving it.

Is Summerhill Goat Milk hormone & antibiotic free?
We do not use BST or any other growth hormones on our goats. Our milk is free of antibiotics. In fact, each tank of milk is tested to ensure that it is free of antibiotics before the pasteurization and bottling process begins.

How does goat milk compare to cow milk?
You can access the following links to compare goat milk with cow milk.

http://adga.org/compare.htm

http://www.dairygoatjournal.com/issues/07_08_03.html#article2