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Everything you need to know about Made By Cow, our milk, our cows and farms, quality and safety, and the best ways to enjoy our Cold Pressed Raw Milk.
About Made By Cow
Our patented, world-first technique uses extreme cold pressure to eliminate harmful bacteria. This extreme pressure measures 6 times the pressure of the deepest part of the ocean (the Mariana Trench, 11km below sea level).
We place the sealed bottles into a High Pressure Processing vessel that is then filled with cold water. The water is pressurised via pumps that transmit isostatic pressure through the bottle and into the milk.
This pressure kills any harmful bacteria, while being gentle on the milk’s nutrients, which means more of milk’s natural goodness for you.
It’s what hasn’t been done to Made By Cow milk that makes it so unique. Our milk hasn’t been heat pasteurised, homogenised, separated, blended, diluted or standardised.
Our milk isn’t sourced from multiple farms, stored in vats for multiple days or pumped through multiple pipes extensively.
Instead, Made By Cow Cold Pressed Raw Milk is milked from a single herd, then bottled, sealed and cold pressurised in the sealed bottle the following day. Direct from cow, to bottle, to you.
Independent testing has shown that our cold pressurisation technique is much gentler on milk’s nutrients than heat processing – so the nutritional profile of our milk is very similar to that of raw milk.
It is a good source of calcium, protein, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12 and healthy fats.
Independent testing by The University of Queensland has shown that the milk’s natural enzymes remain largely unaffected by cold pressure and therefore Made By Cow Cold Pressed Raw Milk has most of the natural enzymes intact.
Made By Cow milk goes straight from the cow into the bottle, and the milk is then pressurised inside the bottle. Because the milk is contained and sealed, there is no opportunity for any stray, airborne contamination to get inside the bottle once it has been pressurised.
This differs to standard milk which is bottled after it is heat pasteurised. During the bottling process of heat pasteurised milk, contamination can occur that shortens its shelf life.
Our Milk
The main difference between our milk products is the cows where the milk is sourced. Our Jersey milk comes from Jersey cows, which is a more premium source of milk, making this product superior in both nutrition and flavour.
Jersey cows produce milk with a higher fat content than other cows, so it’s extra creamy and extra delicious. Jersey cows also naturally produce more of the A2 protein than regular milk, which may make it easier for some people to digest.
The primary distinction lies in the breed of cow from which the milk is sourced:
Jersey Milk: Sourced exclusively from Jersey cows, which naturally produce the highest cream content, resulting in an exceptionally creamy texture.
Full Cream Milk: Sourced from Friesian cows, which naturally produce a full-bodied cream content that is slightly lighter but remains rich in flavour.
A2 Protein Milk: Sourced from specially bred A2 cows rather than Jersey cows, offering a slightly lighter cream consistency.
Each of these options provides a rich and creamy profile, and the ideal choice depends entirely on your personal taste preference.
Made By Cow milk isn’t homogenised, which is why it develops a cream layer on top. Over time, the fat particles in un-homogenised milk rise to the top of the milk and develop into cream.
This is a sign the milk has been un-messed with, and we see this as a sign of quality. You can scoop the cream out with a spoon and enjoy on its own or give the bottle a shake before drinking and the cream will absorb back into the milk.
The brown sediment consists of naturally occurring milk solids, including proteins, minerals and fat. Because Made By Cow milk is non-homogenised, cold-pressurised, and minimally processed, these components can naturally separate and settle at the bottom of the bottle.
When the milk solids collect together, they become more concentrated and may appear tan or light brown. This can be more noticeable at certain times of the year due to seasonal changes in the milk.
No, nothing is added to our milk. It’s 100% raw cold pressed milk.
Our Cows & Farm
Our Jersey cows are owned and looked after by third generation dairy farmers, Stewart and Hayley, who love all the cows so much they know each one by name!
Our cows are free-range, well fed and are regularly checked by a vet. All cows in our herd wear heat time monitors (a fit-bit for cows) that track their movement, eating and sleep patterns in real time.
This ensures we have a healthy herd, as any irregularity in the cows’ activity will be immediately known by our farmers.
Yes, we have plenty of wide open space for our cows to graze, the photos on our website are all from our farm.
Our herds are predominantly grass-fed. The cows have a small amount of non-GMO grain while they are being milked which ensures they have a healthy, balanced diet – plus they love the grains and happy cows create beautiful milk!
No.
Our farms are part of a local government irrigation scheme that allows us to use recycled water from town to irrigate our pastures. This is not something we use all year, as we have sufficient rainfall most of the time, but it does provide us with a great, environmentally friendly irrigation system during the summer months.
We follow a sustainable farming policy and our farm is an accredited Fertsmart farm, which is a national program that helps maintain a sustainable environment for us, our neighbours and also other industries in our area that can be affected by run off, such as the local oyster growers.
Only rarely, when a cow is very sick, will we administer antibiotics. The sick cow is then quarantined from the herd and given the best attention to restore her back to normal health.
There are never any antibiotics in Made By Cow milk.
No.
Not at this stage, however we are working on it!
Safety & Quality
Yes! We went through a very vigorous process of testing and the NSW Food Authority has approved our cold pressurisation method as being safe.
Made By Cow milk goes straight from the cow into the bottle, and the milk is then pressurised inside the bottle. Because the milk is contained and sealed, there is no opportunity for any stray, airborne contamination to get inside the bottle once it has been pressurised.
This differs to standard milk which is bottled after it is heat pasteurised. During the bottling process of heat pasteurised milk, contamination can occur that shortens its shelf life.
Independent testing by The University of Queensland has shown that the milk’s natural enzymes remain largely unaffected by cold pressure and therefore, Made By Cow Cold Pressed Raw Milk has most of the natural enzymes intact.
The brown sediment consists of naturally occurring milk solids, including proteins, minerals and fat. Because Made By Cow milk is non-homogenised, cold-pressurised, and minimally processed, these components can naturally separate and settle at the bottom of the bottle.
When the milk solids collect together, they become more concentrated and may appear tan or light brown. This can be more noticeable at certain times of the year due to seasonal changes in the milk.
Rest assured we are constantly testing and retesting each batch of milk and only release it once approved as safe for consumption.
No, nothing is added to our milk. It’s 100% raw cold pressed milk.
Enjoying Our Milk
Yes! Baristas love to use our milk in coffee, it froths beautifully and creates a smooth, full-bodied, rich flavour.
Absolutely! The creamy flavour blends itself well to any recipe that calls for milk. Our milk will instantly make you a better cook!
Made By Cow milk isn’t homogenised, which is why it develops a cream layer on top. Over time, the fat particles in un-homogenised milk rise to the top of the milk and develop into cream.
This is a sign the milk has been un-messed with, and we see this as a sign of quality. You can scoop the cream out with a spoon and enjoy on its own or give the bottle a shake before drinking and the cream will absorb back into the milk.
THE COLD PRESSED DIFFERENCE
At Made By Cow, it’s what we don’t do to our milk that makes us so unique. We don’t separate, standardise, homogenise or heat pasteurise our milk. It’s not sourced from multiple farms, it’s never heated, and we don’t pump it through multiple pipes.
Instead, our cow milk is sourced from a single Jersey herd, then it is bottled, sealed and expertly pressurised by us the following day. A simple process that brings to you authentic, farm fresh, delicious milk.
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HEAT PASTEURISED MILK PROCESS
Just in case you were wondering what happens to other milk (that is, all milk that isn’t Made By Cow), we have outlined the process below. We think it’s quite a bit more complicated, and it’s why we are so proud to bring you Made by Cow, the world’s first safe-to-drink raw milk.
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