The sheep was tamed by man for a very long time. The animal is a source of not only valuable fur, but also milk, which is characterized by high taste characteristics. What is the benefit of dairy products obtained from sheep for a person, as well as whether there are contraindications to its use, read below.
Sheep milk
The dairy products in question are highly regarded throughout the world. It is used in various areas of human life. Its main advantage is a high percentage of digestibility.
Did you know? Until 1990, due to its high nutritional value, sheep’s milk was classified as food rather than drinks.
Main characteristics
Sheep milk has the following characteristics:
- calorie content - 111 kcal;
- proteins - 6.5 g;
- fats - 7.7 g;
- carbohydrates - 4.8 g;
- dietary fiber - 0 g;
- water - 81 g;
- solids - 20%;
- glycemic index (digestibility by the body) - 28 units.
The benefits of sheep milk and negative properties, contraindications and possible harm
- The benefits of sheep’s milk for the human body:
- due to the high content of antioxidants, the assimilation of oxygen improves, which helps to improve the functionality of the central nervous system, stimulates recovery processes at the cellular level;
- increase immunity;
- improving the condition of the skin, strengthening bone tissue;
- stimulation of metabolic processes;
- improved sleep quality.
- Possible harm, contraindications:
- lactose intolerance;
- tendency to obesity;
- liver and pancreas dysfunctions;
- heaviness in the abdomen, nausea, diarrhea;
- increase in blood cholesterol;
- children's age up to 12 months.
Important! Starting to introduce sheep’s milk into your or your baby’s diet for the first time, you need to use it first time only in the morning. At the first symptoms in the form of nausea or diarrhea, it is worth abandoning the consumption of this product.
Comparative analysis of sheep’s milk and cow’s
Comparison of the characteristics of dairy products of a cow and a sheep:
Indicators | Sheep milk | Cow's milk |
Colour | cream, with a slight yellowness | white |
Taste | rich, tender, sweetish | specific, sweet |
Smell | specific | characteristic, milky |
Density (g / cm³) | 1,035–1,040 | 27,47 |
Fat | 6,7% | 3,6–6% |
Calorie content (kcal / 100 ml) | 111 | 62 |
Mass fraction: | ||
dry matter | 20% | 11,6% |
squirrel | 10,4% | 10,4% |
fat | 34,4% | 3,45% |
Titratable Acidity | 20 ... 26 ° T | 18 ° T |
Ways to use
Due to the fact that the product has a rather specific smell, not everyone will drink it fresh. Most often, the product is used to prepare:
- cheese;
- feta cheese
- cottage cheese.
Sheep cheese
Due to the high solids content of the products in question, it is ideal for the production of various cheeses.
The nutritional value:
- calorie content - 350 kcal;
- proteins - 14 g;
- fats - 28 g;
- carbohydrates - 8 g.
It can be used as an independent dish and introduced into various culinary recipes. It has a high content of vitamins and minerals, as well as essential amino acids.
Sheep cheese has a soft, elastic texture.
Sheep feta cheese
Brynza will be called pickled cheese. It differs from other varieties in lower fat content.
The nutritional value:
- calorie content - 298 kcal;
- proteins - 14.6 g;
- fats - 25.5 g;
- carbohydrates - 0 g.
The color of the product varies from white to slightly yellowish. Sour milk flavor. The taste is moderately salty. Consistency of medium density, moderately brittle, but not crumbly. There is no drawing on the cut. A small amount of voids of irregular shape is acceptable.
It is used as an independent dish, as part of vegetable salads and various dishes.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese from the product in question is similar to cow in consistency. Its color can vary from white to slightly yellowish. The taste is soft, pleasant. Sour milk flavor.
The nutritional value:
- calorie content - 242 kcal;
- proteins - 30.5 g;
- fats - 12 g;
- carbohydrates - 3 g.
This type of cottage cheese is used in the same way as any other. Perfectly in harmony with fruit.
Using
This type of raw material and all derivative products (cheeses, butter, whey) are used mainly in therapeutic diets. Suitable for baby food. In addition, they are the raw material for the production of various cosmetics.
Did you know? On International Milk Day, celebrated on June 1, in Brussels, milk, not water, flows from the Manneken Pis fountain.
In therapeutic diets
Despite the high nutritional value of this product, it can be used in the diet of people who need to lose weight. Typically, such diets involve the exclusion of most foods, resulting in not only losing weight, but also losing a lot of vitamins and minerals.
First of all, excess fluid begins to be removed from the human body, and mineral salts and calcium are washed out with it. As a result, often after a decrease in body mass index, an increase in tooth sensitivity, brittle hair, and a decrease in bone density are noted.
Despite the high nutritional value of this product, it can be used in the diet of people who need to lose weight.
When using sheep’s milk, people on a diet can forget about such problems. In its composition calcium and phosphorus contained in almost the same proportion, which contributes to the proper absorption by the body of both minerals in full.
The milk diet involves the use of the following products:
- kefir;
- cottage cheese;
- vegetable salads seasoned with yogurt;
- oatmeal or buckwheat;
- apples
- bananas (not more than 1 pc per day);
- milk - 1 liter throughout the day;
- water - at least 1 liter per day.
The duration of such a diet should not exceed 7 days. The chemical composition of such a diet is inferior. The effect of it is provided due to the sharp restriction of sodium salts, which helps to accelerate the excretion of liquid.
Yarotsky’s cottage cheese and milk diet is prescribed for hypertension and poor blood circulation.
The duration of use should not exceed 1-2 days. In obesity, it is used as a discharge. It involves the use of 400 g of cottage cheese and 1 liter of milk per day and clean water in sufficient quantities.
In baby food
In baby food up to a year, the products in question are not used. Contrary to the prevailing stereotype, any types of whole milk are contraindicated for babies.
They can not be compared in value with breast milk, therefore, their consumption leads to the development of rickets, digestion, vitamin deficiencies. During this period, if necessary, it is better to use infant formulas adapted by age.
When introducing sheep dairy products into the baby’s diet, clearly monitor the reactions of his body and always boil the liquid before consumption. Try not to introduce two new products in the menu at the same time.
From 12 months you can begin to introduce sheep’s milk diluted with water 1: 1. First, the baby is given to try a new product in an amount of not more than 50 ml. It is worth considering that a child may completely abandon him. If this happens, do not force.
Great benefit to children will be the consumption of sheep cottage cheese. It can be introduced into the diet of crumbs at the age of 8–9 months. Initially, it is given only in processed form, i.e., as part of casseroles. If the process of getting to know the product goes well, after a month you can try to introduce fresh cottage cheese.
In cosmetology
On the basis of this valuable product create a lot of cosmetics:
- moisturizing and anti-aging creams and masks for the skin of the face, body, hair;
- shower gels;
- acne remover;
- preparations to reduce the intensity of sebum secretion, making the skin dull;
- body scrubs that improve metabolic processes in skin cells, increase elasticity.
Sheep milk - This is a valuable, nutritious type of product that has been widely used in various fields of human activity. Unlike cow, it has more fat, containing essential amino acids, and proteins, which leads to its high digestibility and a positive effect on the body.