Facts and Figures of Camel Milk in Terms of Therapeutic Usage, Camel Milk Business and Nutritional Value

Abstract

Milk is a great source of vitamin, protein and even fat, it's been the most common among the people in the world, whether its village or town the demand of cows and buffalos milk is extremely high and it is consumed by all the categories of people. Even we must have heard from many people that their day is incomplete without consuming the milk in morning, not to forget our beloved bed tea and most of the desserts are completely depends on the milk. But can we change this orthodox thinking about the Milk, if no then it means yes because in this era we are habitual to try new things and when it comes to the health we changes our statement from No to Yes. Opportunity has been created in the market as awareness about the healthy life style is spreading across the India and increasing knowledge about the therapeutic usage of common available ingredients also one of the factors which helps investor to invest their precious money into safe and profitable business. Camel milk is one of the best among all the milk available in the market but supply as compare to other milk is very less due to lack of demand, lack of source, lack of trust on the company.

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Facts and Figures of Camel Milk in Terms of
Therapeutic Usage, Camel Milk Business and
Nutritional Value
Chef Devashish Pandey
Assistant Professor, School of Hotel Management and Tourism, Lovely Professional University, India
Abstract: Milk is a great source of vitamin, protein and even fat, it’s been the most common among the people in the world, whether its
village or town the demand of cows and buffalos milk is extremely high and it is consumed by all the categories of people. Even we must
have heard from many people that their day is incomplete without consuming the milk in morning, not to forget our beloved bed tea and
most of the desserts are completely depends on the milk. But can we change this orthodox thinking about the Milk, if no then it means
yes because in this era we are habitual to try new things and when it comes to the health we changes our statement from No to Yes.
Opportunity has been created in the market as awareness about the healthy life style is spreading across the India and increasing
knowledge about the therapeutic usage of common available ingredients also one of the factors which helps investor to invest their
precious money into safe and profitable business. Camel milk is one of the best among all the milk available in the market but supply as
compare to other milk is very less due to lack of demand, lack of source, lack of trust on the company.
Keywords: Therapeutic use, camel milk, source, nutrition content, immunity
1. Review of Literature
To be able to understand the various therapeutic usage of
camels milk and the nutritional value of camel milk as
compare to the cow milk. Different thought of entrepreneurs
in the camel milk business. Expansion in the supply of
camel milk in the market. (Berhe Tesfemariam, Seifu
Eyassu) there are some challenges in the processing of
camel milk whether it is the processing of butter and
processing of cheese it happens due to different casein
distribution and amino acid composition in camel milk as
compare to bovine milk. Production of camel milks by
product is not the solution to increase the awareness about
the camel’s milk just a proper channel of communication
and business strategies are required. There is huge
requirement of innovative ideas in the distribution process of
camel milk and there are some factors which is being
discussed in the paper that can help entrepreneurs to look
into the matter and can uplift this milk revolution which is
known for miraculous health benefits.
2. Introduction
Camel milk is very popular in Rajasthan because it’s the
abode of Camel’s. (Berhe Tesfemariam, SeifuEyassu)
camel’s milk which contains protein around (3.1% to 4.9% ),
Fat(3.5%),Lactose (4.4%),Ash(0.80%) and milk solid (11.9-
12%) and vitamin (A,B,D) , It has less cholesterol as
compare to Cow and Goat milk. The camel milk is available
in the form of pure milk, milk powder and even milk
processing companies has started selling camel’s milk
chocolate as well. This Milk also contains high vitamin and
mineral content. Two different types of protein presents in
camel milk and that is casein and whey protein, whey
protein contains (Albumin and immunoglobin). (Zibaee said
and Hosseini Syedmusa Al Reza) camels milk is very
similar to the human mothers milk, which can be the best
substitute of the dairy supplement’s thatwe can give to the
infants.
Table 1: Proximate composition of camel milk compared
to milk of other species.
Species Total solids
(%) Fat
(%) Protein
(%) Lactose
(%) Ash
(%)
aCamel 12 3.5 3.1 4.4 0.8
bBovine 12.7 3.7 3.4 4.8 0.7
bCaprine 12.3 4.5 2.9 4.1 0.8
bOvine 19.3 7.4 4.5 4.8 1
bHuman 12.2 3.8 1 7 0.2
Sources.aAlhaj and Al Kanhal (3)
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Source- FAO Statistics(milk production in world)
Afghanistani camels can produce up to 30 liters milk per day
which is just few pounds behind the capacity of “Jersey
cow”. Worldwide there are two types of camel which can be
differentiated based on their body structure and milk
production capacity.
1) Bactarian camel – This camel has 2 humps in the back
and can produce in between 3-5 liters per day
2) Dromedary Camel- This camel has only one hump in the
back and can produce up to 20 liters per day. The fat
content in the dromedary camel is (1.2 -6.4%)
To increase the Camel milk business companies has to
focused on –
 Market survey-A proper survey based on the people
thoughts and conceptions about the camel milk, later to
find out the area where the business can be started so that
it will be easy to access and can be transported around the
city.
 Feasibility–Transportation is one of the major concerns
when company deals with raw or fresh milk because shelf
life is very less even though it is treated well.so before
taking orders and delivering the milk feasibility should be
checked whether it is domestic or going for export.
 Free sampling-just to create / establish the name of the
company free sampling around the area and exposing the
techniques being used in the milk processing can be one of
the major tool to attract the people.
 Replacement of protein supplement’s- there is no doubt
that camel milk can be replaced with many protein
supplement’s and if anyone is lacto allergens than they
should not have any hesitation to try the camel milk
protein supplements.
 Campaign /road show- in backward rural areas where
there is no infant food substitute and lack of mother milk;
to aware about the therapeutic uses of camel milk among
the people campaign can be done including their strong
effective local language.
 Observation– Giving milk to the people those are
suffering with autism disorder, lacto allergen and protein
supplements. After that maintain the data and observe
what would the consequences of using camel milk in their
body and later can introduce to the market with full
practical evidences.
 Strength of company-If company profile is strong
enough and they have already having a existent customers
of their previous products than for them creating a new
products won’t be difficult and the belief of customer in
the company is enough to attract them.
Camel milk is available in the forms of
Raw/Fresh milk- This form is very safe and effective when
it consumed raw and in this stage transportation around the
city cannot be done due to easy attack by pathogenic
microorganism. Traditionally The Raika camel pastoralists
drink raw camel milk while it is very fresh, which is
generally safest way to consume it.
Pasteurization-(Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in
Dubai) states that pasteurization increases the shelf life and
it helps to retain the nutritional value of milk also. It also
makes milk safe to consume. All Camel milk selling
companies are pasteurizing the milk and later frozen before
transportation.
Powdered milk another form of camel milk which is
dehydrated form of camel milk used for making chocolate
and healthy bar snacks. The biggest advantage of powdered
milk is easy to transport around the globe, and is even
imported from other countries. But the major flaw in drying
process it can lose some nutrients, so it doesn’t have the
same nutritional value as compare to the raw milk..
Therapeutic Uses of Camel's Milk
(Zibaee said and Hosseini Syedmusa Al Reza) There are
many therapeutic uses of the camel milk –
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In middle east (GCC) the most common milk is camel milk
which gives them better immunity and it is also makes their
children safe against various disease.
1) Intolerance of lactose- suitable for those categories that
doesn’t want to take any chances by consuming
cow/buffalos milk.
2) Remedy of diarrhea it fights against the virus (Rota
virus)- Best home remedy which can cut down your
unnecessary charges of medication.
3) Milk allergy- Can be given to the infant it could be
alternate of Mothers milk
4) Autism spectrum disorder –children’s who suffers from
improper development growth of brain,
learningdisability, epilepsy, obsessive compulsion
disorder, for them camel milk is very useful.
5) Food allergies- cow’s milk can be replaced with camel
milk.
6) Miraculous effect on diabetes – Camel milk is suitable
for the diabetic patient, it helps to control and minimize
the risk of bad effects of diabetes on the body
3. Research Discussion
In recent conversation with Jaipur based camel milk
supplying company “Raika Camel Doodh” they explained
the importance, popularity and the nutrition facts of camels
milk. According to them people who is suffering from
diabetes and other health related problems are consuming
this milk and this is one of the natural home remedy for
them to cure the disease.
The Raika’s Camel Doodh Supplies milk from Jaipur to
their surrounding places and other states as well including
Delhi and Some cities of Punjab. The idea of opening this
business came in their mind when they were travelling in the
bus and had a formal conversation with one passenger who
was suffering from diabetes and knew the importance and
impact of camels milk on health then they decided that why
don’t we start selling the camels milk where people are
aware enough about the therapeutic uses of camels milk,
That’s how they came into this business.
Very soon “Raika’s Camel Doodh” will be coming up with
some attractive camels milk product. In market there are
already few brands thathave developed some products such
as camel milk chocolate, Camel milk powder and pure camel
milk.
If we compare the Price of Raika’s Camel Doodh with other
camels milk brand it is quite affordable and slowly creating
their name in the market ,The only statement they says that
they don’t compromise with their quality and customers
satisfaction which is up to the mark so far as per the
customers feedback.
They are ready to deliver the milk from Jaipur to any of the
surrounding states and it is quite possible because milk is
well pasteurized and has shelf life as compare to raw milk,
and if it is frozen than the shelf life is increased and retain
up to 1year as per the research.
4. Conclusion
In India where demand is less because we prefer all the fresh
from the farmand when it is about the milk than it has to be
more than fresh to overcome this problem milk should be
reached to every parts of India it can be only possible by
freezing the milk it cuts down the risk of spoilage and gives
immense shelf life to the milk.All the methods which has
been discussed to promote the camel milk businesswill also
support to spread the business around the India. There are
plenty of health benefits of camel milk which can be heavily
floated through social media, the only milk which is absolute
substitute of mother’s milk and has enormous therapeutic
uses need no much introduction but genuine circulating the
information can increases the popularity of the milk.
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