Exploring different types of cow ghee

In almost every Indian household, ghee is a favorite. It is not uncommon to get a dollop of ghee on top of paratha, phulka, dal, or even rice. 

From kids to adults, everyone in the house is generally encouraged to have ghee. And, not just that, it makes an excellent substitute for hair oil and massage oil as well. 

Well, the primary purpose is for food. That makes it essential to understand what ghee is? Also, are there any types of ghee like vegetable oils and varieties of vegetables? 

What are the types of ghee? 

In India, we generally have two types of ghee. Before we get any further, there are two categories of cows in India. 

One is called A1, and the other is called A2. A1 milk is what comes from A1 cows. Similarly, A2 milk comes from A2 cows. 

So, that makes two types of ghee, is A1 and A2 ghee. 

But, where lies the difference between these two types of ghee?

A1 cow milk ghee

A1 cows are the foreign breeds of cows and, they are hybrid varieties. The ghee from milk having only A1 beta-casein is known as the A1 cow ghee. Or simply the ghee from the milk of A1 cow milk. A1 beta-casein is present in almost every commercial dairy product. 

A2cow milk ghee

The A2 cow milk is from the A2 desi cows. Further, the milk that leads to the preparation of the ghee is A2 ghee.

The ghee variety has a thicker consistency and, the produce is more. Further, people claim that it has better taste and is healthier. 

Bottomline

Though simple yet crucial to understanding, these are the two varieties of ghee prominently available in the market. 

A2 ghee is preferred. However, there is another category of ghee that is common. It is the adulterated ghee. 

And, that brings us to the question, how to identify if the ghee is pure?