Llama Milk
Research LimitedAndean South America
Milk produced by female llamas. Llamas are not conventional dairy livestock, and scientific information about their milk is much more limited than for major dairy species.
About Llama Milk
Milk produced by female llamas. Llamas are not conventional dairy livestock, and scientific information about their milk is much more limited than for major dairy species.
Nutrition
Fat2.7%
Protein3.4%
Lactose6.5%
Common Uses
◌ Cheese making
Interesting Facts
- Morin et al. (1995) studied milk from 83 llamas on eight farms in four U.S. states.
- That study reported approximately 2.7% fat, 3.4% protein, and 6.5% lactose.
- Later research by Riek and Gerken (2006) found different mean concentrations, illustrating that published llama milk composition values are not universal.