What are some recipes that use A2 cow milk?

Can you cook with A2 milk like normal milk?

Yes. A2 milk is cow milk from cows that produce only the A2 variant of beta-casein. Fat, sugar (lactose), calcium and most proteins are the same as in regular milk, so any recipe that calls for cow milk works. We found no official source saying it behaves differently when heated, curdled or whipped.

What recipes work well?

• Yogurt: heat the milk until just steaming, cool until warm to the touch, stir in a spoonful of live yogurt as a starter, and keep it warm for several hours until set.
• Paneer: bring whole milk to a boil, stir in lemon juice or vinegar a little at a time until curds separate, drain in cloth and press. Full-fat milk gives a softer, higher yield.
• Chai or milk tea: simmer with tea and spices; do not boil over.
• Custard and rice pudding: slow, gentle heat and constant stirring.
• White sauce (bechamel): butter and flour roux, then milk added gradually.
• Pancakes, porridge and smoothies: swap one for one.

These are standard dairy techniques, not recipes developed for A2 milk.

What is A2 milk, exactly?

Regular milk often contains two forms of beta-casein, A1 and A2, which differ by one amino acid at one position. A2 milk contains only the A2 form. A review of the research says the human evidence for health benefits is limited, and EFSA concluded in 2009 that the peptide released from A1 beta-casein was not directly linked to heart disease, autism or type 1 diabetes. Some small studies suggest A2 milk may cause fewer digestive symptoms for some people, but more research is needed.

Is A2 milk lactose-free?

No. It has the same lactose as regular milk, so it is not a replacement for lactose-free milk if you have lactose intolerance.

Storage

Store it like other milk at 40 degrees F (4 C) or below, and use opened milk within a few days. Throw it out if it smells sour or looks curdled.