Topic: A2 Milk

2 chapters across the catalog

Gob of Goo
Episode 1407

1407: Gob of Goo

Water Buffalo Milk, A2 Beta Casein Protein, Farmer Claire

John Dvorak and Adam Curry discuss the characteristics of water buffalo milk, noting its extreme whiteness and its traditional use in making real mozzarella cheese. A listener named Farmer Claire from New Zealand provides technical details regarding A2 milk, which contains specific beta casein proteins and is produced through natural breeding rather than DNA modification. Some consumers report that A2 milk is easier on the digestive system, though scientific consensus remains unsettled.

Birthing Comrade
Episode 1406

1406: Birthing Comrade

A2 Milk Trends, Global Supply Chain Scams

The discussion opens with an examination of A2 milk as a dietary trend similar to gluten-free products, noting that cows are specifically bred to produce this milk variant. Reports from Australia indicate potential supermarket shortages of milk and Weetabix due to strict emissions regulations affecting trucking fleets. These climate change policies are characterized as scams that mirror logistics issues currently seen in California ports.