Considered as a rich source of natural insulin-like protein that helps in managing Type-1 Diabetes, besides nutrients including iron and Vitamin C, camel milk is currently sold in Gujarat under the Amul brand. But looking at the growing traction from the urban consumers, Kutch District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (Sarhad Dairy) — a member dairy of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) —is now getting into bigger markets with its 1-litre UHT packs as well as 25-gram powder sachets.
“We have increased our procurement geographies and getting more camel milk now. UHT packaging can keep camel milk good for six months, and the powder pouches can be used anywhere. So with such facilities, we are able to sell whatever milk we get,” Sarhad Dairy’s Chairman, Valamji Humbal, told BusinessLine.
Camel milk with 7 per cent milk solids not fat (SNF) costs ₹100 per litre for the pasteurised variant and ₹125 litre for the UHT pack. It is considered suitable for lactose intolerant consumers, who can’t take regular animal milk. Sarhad Dairy’s daily camel milk sales has increased to about 1,600 litres per day, which is much higher than about 400-500 litres per day during the Covid-19 lockdown.
