Is there giraffe milk, and what is the milk with a giraffe on it?

Do giraffes make milk?

Yes. Like all mammals, a female giraffe produces milk to feed her calf, and the calf nurses for many months. Scientists have analyzed giraffe milk only in a few small studies, mostly of zoo animals, so detailed nutrition figures are thin.

Can you buy giraffe milk?

No. Giraffes are large, wild, easily stressed animals, and milking them is described as impractical, uneconomic and ethically problematic. There is no giraffe cheese, yogurt or coffee creamer on the market. Claims that giraffe milk is a common food or a super food are not supported by anything we could verify, so treat any numbers you see as unverified.

What is the milk with a giraffe on it?

Many people search for a milk carton with a giraffe on it, sometimes described as a milk that makes you grow. We could not match this to one specific product, and we found no brand we could verify. Giraffes are a popular mascot because they are tall, and some products use that image. The milk inside is normally cow’s milk, plain or flavored. Check the carton: the maker’s name, the ingredient list and any claims are on the back.

Does milk make you taller?

Milk provides protein, calcium and other nutrients that children need to grow normally, but it does not add height beyond what the child’s genes and overall nutrition allow. Be wary of any drink that promises to make a child taller. If you are concerned about a child’s growth, ask a pediatrician.

Is giraffe milk safe to drink?

It is not a food product, so there are no safety standards or tested supply for it. Raw milk from any animal can carry germs. Stick to pasteurized milk from regulated dairies.

What milks are actually used instead?

• Cow’s milk is by far the most common.
• Goat, sheep, buffalo and camel milk are also sold in many places.
• Plant milks (soy, oat, almond) are not milk from animals.