Is Organic Grass-fed Whey Made from A2 Protein?

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Yes, our Organic Grass-Fed Whey is sourced from heritage-breed Jersey cows, which naturally have a higher prevalence of the A2 beta-casein gene compared to many other dairy breeds.

However, our Organic Grass-Fed Whey is not certified or tested as 100% A2, so we cannot guarantee that all of the milk used is exclusively A2.

What is A2 protein?

A2 refers to a specific type of beta-casein, which is one of the proteins naturally found in cow's milk. It is important to note that A2 is a type of casein, not whey protein.

When whey is produced, the milk is separated into its two main protein components: whey and casein. Most of the casein is removed during this process, leaving whey proteins primarily in the finished product.

Why do we use Jersey cows?

We source our whey from grass-fed, pasture-raised Jersey cows on California family farms. Jersey cows are a heritage breed and are known to have a higher prevalence of A2 genetics.

Because the cows used for our whey aren't individually genetically tested and the milk isn't produced under a certified A2 program, we can't make a 100% A2 claim.

In short: Our Organic Grass-Fed Whey comes from Jersey cows with a higher prevalence of A2 genetics, but it is not a certified 100% A2 product.

 
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If you have additional questions about our ingredients, sourcing, or production methods, please contact our Customer Support team.