What is A2/A2 Milk?

All mammals produce a type of protein in their milk called A2 beta-casein protein. It's in human breastmilk, and the milk of all nursing animals.

But something strange happened with cows. A long time ago, there was a genetic mutation in cows that caused them to produce something called A1 beta-casein protein. Over time this protein chain has appeared prolifically, and now milk in North America will contain both A1 and A2 protein chains in milk. It doesn't matter whether it's organic or not - it's in all milk.

The problem is that A1 beta-casein is difficult for some people to digest. In fact, sometimes when people are sensitive to dairy it's not so much lactose intolerance as it is the inability to digest A1 protein chains. 

That's where specially produced A2/A2 milk comes in.

Cows can be tested to see if they produce A1 or A2 milk. Farmers can then select a herd of dairy cows that only produce A2 milk. If that A2 milk is processed without mixing with A1 milk from other herds, you get 100% A2/A2 milk.

Julaine and Johannes at Creekside Cheese + Creamery are farmers who specialize in A2/A2 milk - and not only that. It's certified organic, grass-fed, and humane. 

And it's more than milk. It's cheese! They are award-winning cheesemakers. 

Because their herd is Swiss Brown Cows, they've focused in on specialty Swiss and Dutch cheeses like raclette and gouda, all made with their organic, grass-fed, A2 milk. And yogurt and cheese curds.

We have delivery customers who primarily source all their dairy through The Honest Farmer and Creekside because they simply can't digest grocery store milk and cheese. For some families, it's the first time they've been able to bring dairy back into their children's diet.

We're not doctors. So if you're lactose intolerant and want to try A2/A2 milk, please do so at your own risk. But we genuinely have customers who thought they could never have milk who are now ordering 4+ bottles of A2/A2 milk for delivery every week. It's incredible! And we're grateful to Creekside Cheese + Creamery for their incredible (and delicious) dairy.