Our Yoghurt
On our farm, we pride ourselves on producing high-quality, 100% grass-fed dairy products, free from any additives.
We are certified organic by the Soil Association, who conduct annual audits to ensure we meet the highest standards of organic farming.
Our cows are exclusively fed on a natural diet of 18 different species of grasses and herbs, with no added concentrates. They graze in the fields for at least 270 days a year, enjoying the fresh air and natural pastures. During the winter months, they are housed indoors and fed fermented silage made from the summer’s grass, ensuring they maintain a wholesome, grass-based diet year-round.
As part of our commitment to organic principles, we do not use any additives like Bovaer. We prioritise natural and ethical farming methods in every aspect of our operation. We offer full traceability from soil to spoon. Every product we sell is made from the milk of our herd, all of which are born and reared on our farm. This means you can trust the integrity of our products, knowing exactly where your food comes from.
Our dairy herd are milked once a day and the milk is then used to produce our live, organic yoghurt which is produced on our farm by our small team of dedicated local people. It is poured into 100% recyclable, reusable pots.
Our artisan process produces naturally thick rich organic yoghurt without using emulsifiers, stabilisers or thickeners. Our organic yoghurt is lightly pasteurised but never homogenised or pumped, as this would destroy its molecular makeup and natural creaminess.
We knew decades ago that our farming methods were not only working but producing superior quality milk and meat. Rather than making claims that were based on analysis of other farmer’s produce, we decided to send our own produce for laboratory analysis. These independent tests show that on comparison with other leading brands of yoghurt, the yoghurt we manufacture is much higher in Omega 3s and other trace elements (see graph).
| Table header 0 | Brown Cow Organics Ltd | Other brands* |
|---|---|---|
| Omega 3 - mg per 100g | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| Omega 6 - mg per 100g | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Iron - mg per kg | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| Zinc - mg per kg | 4.4 | 0.7 |
* McCance & Widdowson's
Most milk contains the A1 type of beta-casein, which yields a protein fragment that has been shown to cause an allergic reaction for some individuals.
All of our herd was tested many years ago where we sent hair samples of each and every one of the cows to New Zealand for analysis. The results confirmed that the herd carried the A2 beta-casein and since testing, we have bred only A2 beta-casein cows in our herd.
This type of A2 beta-casein which is in our milk has been shown in some individuals to not initiate an allergic reaction as with A1 type beta-casein milk.
Numerous studies on the variants of beta-casein suggest that milk containing only A2 beta-casein protein may provide further benefits to some people. This includes heart health, digestive function and some intolerances and is the focus of continuing studies by international research groups.