Goat & Sheep Dairy

Goat and sheep dairy products offer an alternative to cow’s milk dairy, with distinctive flavours that range from mild and slightly sweet (fresh goat’s milk) to rich and tangy (aged sheep’s cheese). These products include fresh milk, yoghurt, soft and hard cheeses, and cultured products like kefir.

Goat’s milk is often described as having a cleaner, slightly ‘goaty’ flavour compared to cow’s milk. It is naturally homogenised due to smaller fat globules, giving it a smooth consistency. Some people who experience discomfort with cow’s milk find goat’s milk easier to digest, though it still contains lactose. Sheep’s milk is richer and higher in fat, making it ideal for cheese-making — feta and pecorino are classic examples.

In Australia, goat dairy products are widely available in supermarkets, with brands producing everything from fresh milk to aged chèvre. Sheep dairy is more commonly found as specialty cheese and yoghurt.