Colostrum benefits
Colostrum is nature's first food, and a sought-after ingredient for manufacturers worldwide. On this page: what makes colostrum valuable, how it is used, and how bovine and goat colostrum compare.
What makes colostrum valuable
Immunoglobulins
Colostrum is one of the richest natural sources of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA and IgM). Our powders are available with 15% to 30% IgG.
Growth factors
Colostrum naturally contains growth factors such as IGF-1 and TGF-β, as well as lactoferrin and other bioactive proteins.
Nutrients
Amino acids, vitamins and minerals in their natural combination, as described on our composition page.
Gently processed
Freeze-drying or low-temperature spray-drying helps preserve the natural components of the colostrum.
How manufacturers use colostrum
Food supplements
In capsules, tablets, chewables and powders – on its own or combined with other ingredients.
Sports nutrition
As a protein-rich ingredient in shakes, blends and bars.
Baby and child nutrition
As a speciality dairy ingredient for manufacturers of baby and child foods.
Cosmetics
In skin care products such as creams, lotions and serums.
Pet food and feed
For pet food manufacturers and the feed industry, for example for young animals raised without their mother.
Bovine or goat colostrum?
Both are available as freeze-dried or spray-dried powder, also as white label product.
Bovine Colostrum Powder
- IgG levels
- 15% IgG · 20% IgG · 30% IgG
- Processing
- Skimmed, de-caseinated, pasteurised, sterile-filtered, freeze-dried or spray-dried.
- Origin
- Europe
- Shelf life
- 2 years after production
Goat Colostrum Powder
- IgG levels
- 15% IgG · 20% IgG · 25% IgG
- Processing
- Skimmed, pasteurised, nano-filtered, freeze-dried or spray-dried.
- Origin
- Europe
- Shelf life
- 2 years after production
About health claims
Colostrum is the subject of ongoing scientific research. In the European Union, health claims for food and food supplements are regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006: only claims approved by the European Commission may be used.
As a supplier of ingredients, Biotaris does not make health claims for its products. If you are developing a product of your own, we are happy to provide the product specifications you need.
Silvio PoellCEO / owner
Personal contact
Questions about price, availability or lead time?
Contact Silvio Poell directly. We reply quickly and think along with you about the right product, packaging and private label options.