{"id":1438,"date":"2020-05-27T11:23:07","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T09:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?p=1438"},"modified":"2020-05-27T11:26:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T09:26:23","slug":"on-world-milk-day-1-june-camel-milk-is-set-to-make-a-splash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?p=1438","title":{"rendered":"On World Milk Day (1 June), Camel Milk is set to make a splash!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1696\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/allow-the-calf-to-drink-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1447\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1447\" class=\"wp-image-1447\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/allow-the-calf-to-drink-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/allow-the-calf-to-drink-1-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/allow-the-calf-to-drink-1-768x509.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/allow-the-calf-to-drink-1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-800x1000.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1451\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1451\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-800x1000.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-240x300.jpg 240w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-768x960.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/milk_product-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Camel milk is the staff of life for nomads in extreme environments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 1st time ever, a global coalition of camel milk consumers, experts &amp; dairy producers from 35 countries will raise a virtual glass for camel milk. <strong>This is the first-time camel milk is on the global World Milk Day agenda since it began 20 years ago.<\/strong> Sales in camel milk are growing, as is interest, in this more natural, climate friendly and allergy free healthy dairy option, both as a stand-alone milk and as an active ingredient in camel milk products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The g<\/strong><strong>lobal camel milk products market size was valued at USD 10.2 billion in 2019<\/strong><strong>.<a href=\"#_ftn1\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a> &nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Camel milk is highly sought after for its anti-inflammatory, strong protective proteins, anti-microbial and nutritious value and works well for lactose intolerance<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe global camel market is projected to grow at more than 10% for the next decade, so more camel milk in the future!\u201d said Dr. Bernard Faye, veterinarian and chair of ISOCARD, the International Society of Camelid Research and Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The unique health benefits of camel milk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camel milk works across a range of physical and behavioral issues, making it a highly effective alternative.&nbsp; \u201cParents of children with autism remain a key and growing market, as studies show the milk is safe and effective and can lead to behavioral and medical improvements,\u201d stated Christina Adams, author of several publications on camel milk and editorial board member of the Journal of Camel Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vasundhra-Raje-waving-Drynet-Newsletter-at-a-crowd-of-f-35-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1449\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1449\" class=\"wp-image-1449\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vasundhra-Raje-waving-Drynet-Newsletter-at-a-crowd-of-f-35-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vasundhra-Raje-waving-Drynet-Newsletter-at-a-crowd-of-f-35-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Raika-herder-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1452\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1452\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Raika-herder-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Raika-herder-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/drinking-camel-milk-from-an-aak-leaf-red-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1461\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/drinking-camel-milk-from-an-aak-leaf-red.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1461\" class=\"wp-image-1461\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/drinking-camel-milk-from-an-aak-leaf-red-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/drinking-camel-milk-from-an-aak-leaf-red-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">There are huge amounts of camel milk in deserts currently not utilized<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe fatty acids in camel milk are also better for human hearts as they contain more mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids than cow milk. Low in allergenic proteins, camel milk is also the best alternative to human milk and for children with severe food allergies or eczema,\u201d said Dr Tahereh Mohammadabadi, Associate Professor, Khuzestan Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A growing market for camel milk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Middle East and Africa dominate with more than 60% of the global camel livestock revenue. Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya consume the most per capita in the region. Saudi Arabia is the largest market in the world at around 33 litres per year, per capita. North America is expected to grow the fastest as consumers with diabetes switch to camel milk to better control sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cow dairy industry is known to be a well-organized and powerful lobby force. Until now the camel milk private sector has been mostly established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Mauritania.&nbsp;But with climate change and growing consumer concerns about ethics and farming, camel herders and camel milk producers are expanding worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the past 50 years, c<\/strong><strong>amels are the second-fastest growing herbivorous livestock in the world, after buffalo, and has grown annually significantly by 4.5 % in the past decade in Africa (FAO).<a href=\"#_ftn2\"><strong>[2]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> The Middle East and the Horn of Africa camels lead the charge, as the second-fastest growing herbivore livestock in the world after buffalo (FAO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regions in Africa are switching to camels even where they never were before, e.g. Uganda and Tanzania \u00ab&nbsp;There is so much tradition and long-term use across the world, but we need more scientific research on camel in general&nbsp; and especially on camel milk\u201d&nbsp;Says Mohammed Bengoumi, Tunisia based FAO camel expert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing climate change on the equator in Kenya and Australia, more commercial dairy&nbsp;farmers are diversifying or switching to camels&nbsp;as they do better in tough, drought-ridden, hot climates and browse on prickly bushes and shrubs that most farm animals avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe camel milk industry is undervalued but could rival other foreign exchange earners in Kenya. Drought and the fact that 89% of Kenya is classified as arid and semi-arid land means many are shifting from cows to camels, even in southern Kenya,\u201d said Dr James Chomba Njanja, Vice Chair of the Kenya Camel Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year an estimated 3 million tons of camel milk are officially sold and consumed around the world. But the true production level could be double that, at around 5-6 million tons per year. A fact of note is that <strong>70% camel milk is <\/strong><strong>consumed by the camel owners<\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong>never reaches the <\/strong><strong>market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe camel saved humans for generations in the desert.\u00a0 In arid areas and hot weather over 45C, we see cows suffer as they need 8-10 times more water than camels to produce 1 litre of milk,\u201d said Dr. Abdul Raziq Kakar, a UAE based camel dairy specialist from Pakistan and Camels4All blogger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4928\" height=\"3264\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/KCD-with-ribbon-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1455\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1455\" class=\"wp-image-1455\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/KCD-with-ribbon-1.jpg 4928w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/KCD-with-ribbon-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4928\" height=\"3264\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cheese-and-milk-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1456\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cheese-and-milk-2-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?attachment_id=1456\" class=\"wp-image-1456\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cheese-and-milk-2-1.jpg 4928w, http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cheese-and-milk-2-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.camelcharisma.com\">Kumbhalgarh Camel Dairy<\/a> in Rajasthan&#8217;s Pali district pasteurizes camel milk and processes it into various cheeses. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Camel herding nomads who have traditionally bred camels for centuries are also benefiting from the interest in camel milk. &#8220;Supporting decentralized camel farming through innovative models is a great opportunity to reduce poverty and to better food security in some of the poorest parts of the world,\u201d concluded Dr. Ilse K\u00f6hler-Rollefson, project coordinator of the League for Pastoral Peoples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For all these climate friendly, natural and immune-boosting reasons, please raise a virtual or real glass of camel milk to celebrate this World Milk Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#worldmilkday #enjoydairy #camelmilk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For information, photos and comment in Germany and India, contact me at ilse.koehlerroll@gmail.comxxxx <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For information, photos and interviews with camel milk experts worldwide: Samantha Bolton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>+41 79 239 23 66 &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:samanthabolton@gmail.com\"><strong>samanthabolton@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 Twitter: @camel_wild&nbsp; and&nbsp; @sambolton007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a>https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/camel-milk-products-market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a>The global milk market grew at a steady pace of 3.89% per year between 2011 and 2018 (FAO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the 1st time ever, a global coalition of camel milk consumers, experts &amp; dairy producers from 35 countries will raise a virtual glass for camel milk. 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Sales in camel milk are growing, as is &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/?p=1438\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;On World Milk Day (1 June), Camel Milk is set to make a splash!&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-allgemein"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1438"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1462,"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1438\/revisions\/1462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ilse-koehler-rollefson.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}