Buffalo milk is a very nutritious and high-calorie drink with an unusually delicate taste. These animals have powerful immunity and are not infected with parasitic and infectious diseases. After reading this article, you will learn how buffalo milk is useful.
Product Description
This drink is a white viscous liquid with a pleasant creamy taste. Interestingly, it has virtually no smell. It is widely used in national cuisines of Georgia, Dagestan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Indonesia, Egypt and India. Buffalo milk can be consumed in different ways. It is often used as a standalone product or as a healthy supplement to cocoa or coffee. And the fermented milk products obtained from it are of high quality and excellent taste characteristics.
What vitamins and minerals does buffalo milk contain?
This drink is considered an excellent source of fats and proteins, contributing to the speedy absorption of all nutrients. It contains a huge amount of glycine and melatonin.
In addition, buffalo milk, the calorie content of one hundred grams of which is 106 kcal, is considered a good source of vitamins A, B, C, E and PP. It also contains a high concentration of fluorine, zinc, molybdenum, sodium, iodine, iron and calcium. By the way, according to the content of the latter, this drink significantly overtakes cow's milk.
How useful is this product?
This product is indispensable in the treatment of many diseases associated with the respiratory system. Doctors often recommend that people with pneumonia or bronchitis drink buffalo milk. The benefits of this drink have been known since ancient times. It is not in vain that the inhabitants of India and Egypt call it "a drink of longevity." Despite the fact that it contains a high fat content, they are all easily absorbed by the human body.
It is known that regular consumption of buffalo milk helps strengthen immunity, helps to overcome insomnia and normalizes the central nervous system. Due to the high iron content, this drink is indicated for people with low hemoglobin. It is also recommended to introduce it into the diet of patients who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases and have problems with the thyroid gland.
According to some reports, its regular use can cure hypertension, eczema, psoriasis and irritable bowel syndrome. Those who need to increase the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections are also shown buffalo milk, the nutritional value of which is quite large. Thus, in one hundred grams of the product contains 0.8% minerals, 3.8% protein, 4.8% lactose and 7.7% fat.
Are there any contraindications to the use of this drink?
By analogy with any other food buffalo, milk should not be drunk for those who have an individual intolerance to its components. Caution should be exercised in overweight people. In addition, buffalo fat milk often causes indigestion. Therefore, it is not recommended for small children and those who have digestive problems.
Where is buffalo milk sold?
In the Russian Federation, these animals are practically not bred. They can be found only in the Caucasus. Therefore, to try this incredibly tasty and healthy drink can only those who often happen in Georgia, Armenia and several other former Soviet republics.
However, it can also be purchased outside the areas in which buffalo are grown. In our stores, it is sold in a dry and sterilized form. The results of the studies allow us to conclude that buffalo milk, reconstituted from powder, does not lose its beneficial properties.
When breeding milk powder, it is necessary to use warm water. It must be poured in parts, not forgetting to constantly mix. The reconstituted drink should be allowed to brew a little. As a result, you should get a fairly viscous, thick milk of a white hue. The presence of light cream and yellowish color indicates a low quality of the feedstock. Powdered and sterilized milk can not only be drunk, but also added to the composition of various dishes.
How to cook real Indian khir with buffalo milk?
Indian sweet rice is considered a festive dish. The airy and delicate taste of this dessert is a great end to any solemn meal. It is prepared on the basis of buffalo milk and pre-cooked rice. To dilute sweets, nutmeg is added to the dish. To make real Indian Khira, you will need a glass of rice, two glasses of buffalo milk, ½ cup sugar, cardamom and sweet almonds.
Pre-washed and dried rice is boiled in accordance with the instructions on the package. The above amount of buffalo milk is poured into the finished porridge. Sugar and a couple of cardamom seeds are sent there. The porridge should be brought to a boil and cooked for ten minutes, not forgetting to periodically stir the contents of the pan. Serve Indian Khir cold. Therefore, after waiting for the dish to cool completely, put it in the refrigerator. As a decoration for this light dessert, it is recommended to use pre-chopped almonds. To give the taste of rice porridge more expressive, you can add orange or lemon zest to it.