southerngurl , Dec 31, 2009 For example, goat milk soap may have a label made in the shape of a goat. In my experience with goats and goat's milk and soap making - milk is milk it all works about the same, cow milk, goat milk… but if I increase the total batch yield to 48 oz it only asks for 10.67 oz of goat milk with 4.77 oz of lye. You cannot sell raw cow milk at all. Our soap has helped our entire family’s skin become more hydrated, soft, healthy, and the best it's ever looked. We asked our Facebook Fans how long 1 bar of soap would last 1 user. Today, we are going to dig into some facts about dairy goats, their milk and the best dairy goats for milk production! Some goats are bred specifically for milk.. While the handmade soap business is a crowded one, especially in the online field, there are plenty of ways that you can make yourself stand out from the crowd. Their production ranges from 1 to 8 pounds of milk per day (one quart of milk weighs roughly 2 pounds), with an average doe producing about 2.5 pounds of milk per day. Here in Arkansas you can sell up to 100 gallons raw goat milk per month off the farm without a permit. These mini breeds tend to milk about 2/3rd's the amount as a full size on about half the feed. It is an ideal food and is high in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Here are some common soapmaking additives that you can use when soapmaking. Goat milk is safe in soap because unlike lotion, soap goes through the saponification chemical reaction. At least a day before you plan on making soap, weigh out 5 ounces of canned goat’s milk, pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. Condensation did appear as the soap warmed up, but I put a fan on it to help dry the soap … After pouring the soap into the mold, I placed the whole thing into the refrigerator for 2 days. Raw goat milk also contains higher amounts of vitamin B-6, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and selenium than cow milk, further boosting the immune system. Soap is made during a chemical reaction called Saponification. Canus began its work in this field with goat milk soap, but now it offers 70 different products, which it sells internationally. However, there are many variables that can affect how much milk she might produce. When I formulate a soap recipe I usually discount the water a bit. 5 oz (141 g) canned goat’s milk; 4.2 oz (119 g) lye (sodium hydroxide) Step 1. When you make goats milk soap, you can substitute some of the water used to make the lye solution with milk. Due to impressive health benefits, goat milk has become quite popular in recent years. Some goat milkers make and sell cheese or yogurt themselves, while others have found such specialty niches as goat milk soap and goat milk fudge. Nutritional Value of Goat Milk. Nigerian Dwarf goat farmers make a cool amount of cash from the milk produced from the goats. We cannot legally sell the milk in the State of Ohio so there is no monetary incentive there. The whole enchilada: There was lots of note taking during my testing phase, both physical and mental, so here’s what I thought of their soap. Typically I use 33% of my oil weight in water. There is no way I can make that much cheese, cejeta, soaps and drink that much milk a day. If the soap has been made properly, cured and then stored properly, it will not “go bad.” Soap making 101: How to cure and store your home made soaps. I’m not organized enough to keep track of total milk production for our own does, so I choose to calculate based on ADGA’s breed averages. We're often asked how long our goat milk soap lasts, so we decided to go straight to those who use and love our goat milk soap to find out. Do not exceed 15% goat milk for the liquid (distilled water). The word literally means "soap making" or "turning into soap" as "sapo" is the Latin word for soap. Happy to be here. It’s brown. With cold process soapmaking (the soapmaking method here at Goat Milk Stuff), you combine an acid and a base and this produces soap and glycerin. In light of that, it is sensible to apply actual out of pocket costs for milk production. The amount of milk produced by each doe (female goat) depends on the breed and the individual goat. In an earlier post (How to Measure Oils for Soapmaking) I weighed the oils I'll use in my soap, weighed the frozen milk, and lined my silicon mold (affiliate link) with freezer paper (affiliate link) so it will be easy to get the finished soap out.There are two methods of making soap, called "cold process" and "hot process. You do not add goats milk into the lye calculator at all when making the recipe, you will simply be replacing a portion of the water with the goat's milk. And goat milk is wonderful for your skin when used in Goat Milk Soap. Focusing on goat’s milk narrows your field. After all the fun of soap making is over, it’s time to cure and store those carefully hand crafted soaps, and complete the final step in preparing them for use. Happily, there was a robust supply of goat milk nearby since the Jonases lived on a 3-acre goat-laden farm. It is even more preferable than cow’s milk around the world. Deborah Niemann 0:25 We had so much fun chatting before we even started recording, because I’m a soap maker too. So at the very least that should be 7 gallons a day (hopefully). There are lots of rules about making and selling cheese or milk products, but no real rules about selling soap. By using a goats milk melt and pour soap base, you can skip the risk of dealing with lye and the hassle of milking a goat.The resulting soap is still handcrafted with love right in your home kitchen, and the shape, add-ins, and scents are all your own. Her milk is extremely fat heavy. If you currently charge the industry standard $1.00 per ounce for finished soaps, then use this rate for your goat milk soaps as well. Their milk is also very rich. A good dairy goat, or doe, produces between 11 to 22 cups of fresh milk every day. My first ever batch of soap was goat's milk soap. Every bar is made with raw goats milk and pure, sustainably sourced, all-natural ingredients. Goats milk and honey soap is a beautiful handmade gift to make or receive. We sell … Ebru is a Turkish art technique and she does her own take on this to make a colorful decorative pattern on the soap top. A preservative is not needed in goat milk soap. You can also read about Tips for Making Your Goat Milk Soap … These, of course, involve all aspects of milk production from feeding and fencing to milking and manure hauling, but also manufacturing the product—after which it still has to be sold, at a profit. How Much Milk Does A Dairy Goat Produce Every Day? Powdered or Instant milk is used by many soap-makers for a variety of reasons. Use attractive, colorful, shiny sticker labels that draws attention to your soap from other retailers. In actuality, goat milk soaps age beautifully. This reaction transforms the milk molecules into soap so the milk does not grow unsafe bacteria. After experimenting, she came upon a winning formula that featured goat milk. I am new to making soap … This year we hopefully will be swimming in goats milk. To my knowledge, no preservative holds up to milk in any greater amount. I make goat milk soap with canned goat milk with this recipe. Welcome to the show, Jill. Currently it says 9.1 oz of goat milk with 3.5 oz of lye. Here's what they said. If a recipe calls for 300 grams of water, I replace about 100 grams of the water with goats milk that has powdered goats milk added to it so it is more concentrated and put it aside to use later. She then tops each soap mould with colorful ebru tops. Goat milk is the milk of domestic goats.. Goats produce about 2% of the world's total annual milk supply. When her milk is allowed to settle in the frig the cream rises to the tops of the jars and is 3 or more inches thick. Goat milk soap originally created to help soothe and moisturize our son’s eczema. My Honest Opinion of Bend Soap Company’s Goat Milk Soap. I love making soap. The chips and salsa version: The goat milk soap from Bend Soap Company is the best goat soap I’ve tried so far. I used frozen goat's milk and took several minutes to incorporate the lye into the milk. Most lotion recipes can be converted to a goat milk lotion recipe. To begin, we need to figure out how much milk we will be producing at home. Easy recipe and instructions for making pure white goat milk soap. Jill Spruance 0:23 Thanks. Pouring the milk down the drain (which many goat breeder do) would give my husband a stroke! If you already make and sell soap that is not comprised of goat milk, you can use the same rate per ounce that you use for your existing soaps. I love your soap recipes, especially the “Garden Mint” one. Their goat milk lotions come in lavendar With the three brands under its umbrella, Canus has joined the “green” bandwagon and has been working since 2013 toward a … And she uses their milk to make goat milk soap and some other body care products. The difference between making goat cheese and goat milk soap is the FDA. Goat milk soap softens as it ages. The soap has milk in it so it has to deteriorate over a period of time. And she has a beautiful herd of dairy goats. Goat milk soap has a shelf life between 1-6 months. I’ve tweaked it and used it for just about every soap I make with essential oil leaving out the mint of course. The third video is by Soaping 101 and her goat milk soap recipe is based on 100% goat milk with lye. A very simple recipe that I’ve included goat milk in can be found via the Soap Queen tutorial. it comes out beautiful and I use micas for color. You could also develop one specialty soap, such as a nourishing, moisturizing soap for those harsh winter months. Nigerian dwarf goat does give a surprising quantity of milk for their size. You can use more or less depending on your desired result. Goat milk can be sold (depending on local, state, and national laws) or can be made into products. My MiniNubian does give around 1/2 to 1 gallon of milk a day. Easier said than done though! Print company name and contact information on label, clearly.- Make your soap packaging neat, creative and pleasantly eye catching. The usage rates are provided as a suggested starting point. Includes guidance on temperatures, equipment, and ingredients. Goat milk is cheaper because it does not require homogenization. I will be freshening 7 that I know for sure I will be milking. Goat milk naturally has small, well-emulsified fat globules, which means the cream will stay in suspension for a longer period of time than cows milk; therefore, it does not need to be homogenized.