Sarthak Satvik

There is a lot of buzz around A2 cow ghee these days. While we all know that it is pure cow ghee, what makes it different from the regular ghee available in the market? It is also usually priced high. So is it worth buying? Cow milk contains both A1 beta-casein protein and A2 beta-casein protein. But some modern research have underlined that A2 protein is healthier than A1 protein. It is believed that the milk of Desi cow has more A2 protein. While in India, the benefits of Desi cow milk and its ghee has always been known, A2 milk was originally popularized in Australia, New Zealand, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom by A2 Milk Company which claimed that A1 protein found in cow’s milk is harmful. However, as per a review by European Food Safety Authority, it was found that bioactive peptides in milk containing both A1 and A2 proteins had no negative impact on health.

There is a lot of buzz around A2 cow ghee these days. While we all know that it is pure cow ghee, what makes it different from the regular ghee available in the market? It is also usually priced high. So is it worth buying? Cow milk contains both A1 beta-casein protein and A2 beta-casein protein. But some modern research have underlined that A2 protein is healthier than A1 protein. It is believed that the milk of Desi cow has more A2 protein. While in India, the benefits of Desi cow milk and its ghee has always been known, A2 milk was originally popularized in Australia, New Zealand, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom by A2 Milk Company which claimed that A1 protein found in cow’s milk is harmful. However, as per a review by European Food Safety Authority, it was found that bioactive peptides in milk containing both A1 and A2 proteins had no negative impact on health.

The A2 Cow Desi Ghee is made using fresh Gir cow milk. It is made in small batches every day with curd that is set overnight. The curd is churned at pre-dawn ( (Brahmamahurat) to make butter using the ancient process of churning. Ghee made from A2 milk in the Vedic method has anti-bacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. The consumption of ghee is beneficial for the smooth functioning of the digestive system. It is high in butyric acid and essential for gut health It acts as a lubricant for joints Ghee has a high smoking point and helps in better absorption of protein contained in lentils and greens Vitamins A, E, K prevalent in ghee are vital for brain, skeletal and physical health.