Short answer: A2 ghee comes from milk with only the A2 type of beta-casein protein; regular ghee comes from mixed milk. Cow ghee and buffalo ghee differ in the milk used and in taste. At Doodhvale Farms the process is identical for every ghee: bilona, small batches, milk only. Only the raw milk differs by breed.
A2 ghee vs regular ghee
| A2 ghee | Regular ghee | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | From animals producing A2-type milk protein | From mixed milk |
| What to check | Breed and milk source named by the brand | Ingredients and testing |
Whatever the milk type, the same checks apply: milk only, a real method, and testing you can see.
Cow ghee vs buffalo ghee
| Cow ghee | Buffalo ghee | |
|---|---|---|
| Our product | Cow A2 Desi Ghee, Classic Cow Bilona Ghee | Royal A2 Buffalo Desi Ghee |
| Process | Bilona, small batches, our own unit in Sonipat, milk only | |
| Milk source | Our own farms across Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh | |
The science behind "A2"
Milk protein is about 80 percent casein, and beta-casein is one of the main caseins. Cattle carry two common variants of it, called A1 and A2, which differ at one position in the protein chain. Milk from A2 cows contains only the A2 variant. Indian native breeds such as Sahiwal and Gir are traditionally associated with A2 milk, and our Cow A2 ghee is made from the milk of Sahiwal and Gir cows.
How cow and buffalo milk differ, with real numbers
| Cow milk | Buffalo milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk fat in our tested samples, g/100g | 3.70 | 6.56 |
| Solids-not-fat in our tested samples, g/100g | 8.30 | 9.60 |
| Typical appearance of the ghee | Golden yellow, softer grain | Whiter, firmer |
Buffalo milk carries almost twice the fat, which is why buffalo ghee is richer and denser. The yellow of cow ghee comes from carotene in the feed, which the buffalo converts to a colourless form. The milk figures are from sample reports from Newcon Consultants & Laboratories, Ghaziabad (batch 18). The appearance row describes ghee in general.
Frequently asked questions
Is the process different for A2 and buffalo ghee?
No. We make every ghee the same way. Only the raw milk differs by breed.
Is every ghee tested?
Yes. Every batch is tested before it is packed. See sample results on our lab reports page.