Donkey milk is now valued at Rs 5,000 per litre, 70 times the price of cow's milk. Dhiren Solanki from Gujarat dominates the donkey milk market, earning Rs 2-3 lakh per month from his 42-donkey farm in Patan district.
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Dietician Shradha Singh advises moderation when consuming donkey milk due to limited research on its long-term effects.
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Donkey milk is high in lactose, which can impact blood sugar levels, making it unsuitable for diabetics.
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Individuals with lactose intolerance, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with weakened immune systems should avoid donkey milk.
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Unpasteurized donkey milk poses a higher risk of contamination, highlighting the importance of food safety practices.
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Nutritionist Karishma Shah highlights the potential health risks of consuming animal milk due to external hormones.