1 quart - Raw Plain Greek Goat Yogurt (Glass)

Yes, this product is legitimately certified as pet food! It's government approved for pet food only!

Why? Well, sadly there's no available human certification for raw goat dairy products like yogurt. Gee, if we could get our raw goat yogurt certified for humans, we sure would! For now, we make it with our raw goat milk (which is certified for humans in Pennsylvania), using the same process our team makes it for their human family at home.

Plus -- raw goat yogurt can not only be a great addition to your diet but your pet's diet, too! Your cats & dogs will love licking our Greek yogurt on its own in a bowl. You can add a dollop on top of or mix it into their regular raw meat, wet food, or kibble. Or, take it up a notch and provide a cooling treat in the warmer months. Make frozen yogurt or smear yogurt straight onto a feeding mat and then freeze it. 

*Dairy shouldn't be a staple food for cats and dogs. Being carnivores (or nearly carnivores), raw meat is their essential food. Use dairy as a treat or mix in with their other food for a limited period. It's a great source of moisture and probiotics!

Our raw goat Greek yogurt should last about 2 weeks in the fridge after you receive it. Every jar comes with a best by date on the lid to help guide you. But, of course, once it's opened there are so many variables that can affect shelf life (contaminants getting in, etc).

We do NOT recommend freezing. It will become clumpy when thawed, which removes that lovely creamy consistency.

Greek yogurt is excellent as a tangy base for your smoothies or as a healthier alternative to sour cream in dips and toppings. It's a star in baking, adding moistness to cakes and muffins. For a savory twist, mix it into marinades to tenderize meats, or dollop it on soups for a creamy finish. And let's not forget, topped with fruits and a drizzle of honey.

What are your milk safety standards?
Milk safety is a top priority. Although it's not required for raw pet dairy, Crystal Brook Farms is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for raw milk production and bottling for humans in PA. They test regularly for both general bacteria counts as well as specific pathogens. It's this milk that's turned into yogurt.

What breed are your goats?
Our milking goats are crosses between Alpine, Saanen, and Nubian goats.

What are the goats fed?
The goats have free access to pasture year round. However, in the hot summer, they usually choose to stay in the barn. When they're not eating forage at pasture, they are fed a GMO-free, corn-free, soy-free, and chemical-free feed from a farmer that raises and mixes the grains himself. Feed contains barley, oats, peas, alfalfa, and minerals.

Is your goat yogurt A2/A2?
Yes! All goats naturally produce A2/A2 milk. This is because goats (and all mammals) did not undergo a genetic mutation like cows do.

Our raw Greek yogurt is made simply in an old fashioned way. Here's how we do it:
1. The goats are milked using old fashioned pneumatic milkers.
2. The milk is poured into the bulk tank to cool down quickly.
3. The milk is heated to around 100F and yogurt culture is added. Light heating is necessary to create a good environment for the culture to grow. Keep in mind that milk comes out of a goat around 101F, and all of the wonderful properties of raw milk are maintained under 110F.
4. The cultured milk is put in the culturing room overnight, for about 12 hours. The culturing room is kept around 101F.
5. Once cultured, the yogurt is strained by gravity for a few hours. This removes most of the whey, making the yogurt thick and creamy.
6. The yogurt is cooled and bottled.

The culture is a freeze dried culture that we buy in.