Has Karihome Goat Milk Formula been scientifically researched?

Yes. Karihome is supported by over 35 years of goat milk research and more than 60 scientific publications. Research on whole goat milk formula has looked at areas such as nutrition, digestion and skin health.

Karihome goat milk growing-up formula – whole goat milk enriched with 5 milk oligosaccharides, backed by science.

Q: What is the difference between the current formula and the new 5MO formula? Is it just a change in packaging?

No, it’s more than a packaging change. The new Karihome 5MO formula is an enhanced version of the formula you know and trust, now enriched with a blend of 5 Milk Oligosaccharides (5MO) — 2'-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3'-SL and 6'-SL — together with naturally occurring goat milk oligosaccharides to support good Bifidus bacteria and help maintain a healthy digestive system. It continues to be made with whole goat milk and provides key nutrients for your child’s everyday nutrition.

Q: What is 5MO?

5MO stands for 5 Milk Oligosaccharides — 2'-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3'-SL and 6'-SL. They are a type of prebiotic that, together with naturally occurring goat milk oligosaccharides, promote the growth of good Bifidus bacteria to help maintain a healthy digestive system. Gut health is important for overall well-being, as around 70% of the body’s immune cells are found in the gut. This is why maintaining a healthy digestive system is an important part of everyday nutrition.

Karihome Whole Goat Milk Formula

Enriched with
5 Milk Oligosaccharides

(2'-FL, 3'-FL, LNT, 3'-SL, and 6'-SL) prebiotics that, together with naturally occurring goat milk oligosaccharides, promote the growth of good Bifidus bacteria to help maintain a healthy digestive system.

Zinc & Iron

Support your child's natural defenses for children up to 6 years of age.

AA & DHA

Important building blocks for development of the brain and eyes for children up to 3 years of age.

Taurine

Helps to support overall mental and physical development in children up to 6 years of age.

Probiotics

Helps to fight against harmful bacteria in the digestive system, thereby helping to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Backed by Science

Karihome is supported by over 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals and continues to lead scientific research after more than 35 years.

The GIraFFE Study Showed a 64% Lower Risk of Doctor-Diagnosed Eczema in Infants with a Parental History of Eczema who were Continuously Fed Whole Goat Milk Formula¹.

Whole Goat Milk Used

WGF^TM Whole goat milk formula used in world leading GIraFFE eczema study

~50% Milk fat
Naturally retains valuable milk nutrients, including MFGM and sn-2 PA.
Gently processed with Nutri-Kept^TM
Minimally processed – preserving natural goodness.
Gentle formula
Low in β-lactoglobulin and αS1-casein, with simple, minimally processed ingredients for gentle nutritional care for little ones⁷.

Naturally Less Allergenic

Whole goat milk formula is naturally lower in two key milk allergens:
β-lactoglobulin and αS1-casein⁷.

NutriKept^TM Technology

Made with whole goat milk
Single heating process
Minimally processed

The GIraFFE Study: 64% Lower Eczema Risk¹

Whole goat milk formula significantly reduced the risk of eczema by 64% in high-risk children with at least one parent with a history of eczema¹.
Reference: Grote V, et al. (2026)

50%+ Milk Fat Retains Goat Milk's Bioactive Nutrients

MFGM contains bioactive nutrients such as sphingomyelin to support learning development^3,6.

Whole goat milk formula naturally contains high levels of sn-2 PA to support nutrient absorption and softer stools^5,8.

Levels of Naturally Occurring sn-2 Palmitic Acid

Scientifically Proven: Whole Goat Milk Formula Supports
Easy Digestion and Nutrient Absorption.

Supports Healthy Digestion^9-13

Whole goat milk formula contains only A2 β-casein, which may be easier to digest than cow milk formula.

Less Regurgitation¹⁴

The TIGER Study observed fewer regurgitation episodes in infants fed whole goat milk formula.

Mean reduction in regurgitation frequency (time/week) from randomisation to 4 weeks

Easy Digestion³

Whole goat milk formula contains nearly twice the MCFAs of cow milk formula, supporting digestion and nutrient absorption.Reference: Gallier et al. (2020)

Medium chain fatty acid (C:6-C:12), % of fat

Whole Goat Milk Formula is Backed by 35+ Years of Research to Support Your Child's Natural Defenses.

Supports Natural Defenses²

Whole goat milk formula is naturally higher in Nucleotides to support your child's natural defenses.

Nucleotide & Nucleoside content (mg/100mL)

Naturally Rich in Goat Milk Oligosaccharides¹⁶

Whole goat milk formula contains up to 6X more Oligosaccharides, supporting beneficial Bifidobacteria and gut health.

In the Charlie Study, Children Fed Whole Goat Milk Formula had
Higher Quality of Life Scores than Those Fed Cow Milk Formula⁴.

Children fed whole goat milk formula showed more positive emotional and behavioural development and were more likely to engage and interact with others. Happy Kids, Happy Life! Reference: Jung C, et al. (2023)

5MO Goat Milk Series

Goat Milk Growing-Up Formula (900g)

For 1-3 Years Old

Goat Milk Pre-School Formula (900g)

For Over 3 Years +

Dr. Ying-Hsien Ko Pediatrician

Former pediatrician in the Department of Pediatrics at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, specializing in pediatric allergies and asthma.

Grass-fed Goats

0 GMO¹⁸ 0 Hormones¹⁹

The healthy growing goats on our farm are never given hormones¹⁹.We ensure that the grass they feed on is free from pesticides and GMOs¹⁸,preserving both the land's vitality and the purity of our milk source.

100% sourced from our own farms in New Zealand

1st goat IMF to conclude clinical trials^20,21

1st goat IMF approved by EFSA under EU²²

Chosen by millions of families across the Asia-Pacific Region.

800+ Pediatricians Recommend Karihome Whole Goat Milk Formula.

Source: 1) Grote V, Schlosser L, Campoy C, et al. (2026). Whole Goat Milk versus Cow Milk Formula and Atopic Dermatitis in Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Clinical Nutrition, 106707; 2) Prosser et al. 2008, Int J Food Sci Nutr, 59(2), 123-133; 3) Gallier et al. Nutrients (2020) 12, 3486; 4) Jung C, González Serrano A, Batard C, Seror E, Gelwane G, Poidvin A, Lavallée I, Elbez A, Brussieux M, Prosser C, et al. Whole Goat Milk-Based Formula versus Whey-Based Cow Milk Formula: What Formula Do Infants Enjoy More? - A Feasibility, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2023; 15(18):4057; 5) Miles & Calder 2017, Nutr Res 44, 1-8; 6) Hernell et al. 2016, J Pediatr, 173S:S60-5; 7) Estimated levels; Goat milk from Li et al. 2022 (NZ goat milk); Cow milk from Amalfitano et al. 2020; 8) 2Bar-Yoseph et al. 2013, Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids 89,139–143; 9) Sheng et al. 2019, J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 69(3), 375-382; 10) Jianqin et al. 2016, Nutr J,15,35; 11) Milan et al. 2020, Am J Clin Nutr, 111, 149-160; 12) He et al. 2017, Nutr J, 16(1), 72; 13) Li et al. 2025, Food Sci Nutr, 13, e70606; 14) Suteerojntrakool O, et al. TIGER Study. Oral presentation at the 12th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth; 2025; Athens, Greece;15) In 2023, a questionnaire conducted at a Taiwan Pediatric Association event secured signed endorsements of Karihome goat milk powder from 800 pediatricians;16) Van Leeuwen et al. 2020, J Agr Food Chem, 68, 13469-13485; 17) Tannock et al. 2013, Appl Environ Microbiol, 79, 3040-3048; 18) All feeds grown and/or manufacturedmust not be geneticially modified andmust be manufactured free of GMOs; 19) Hormone growth promotants (HGPs) are not used in New Zealand dairy animals and any use of HGPs is tightly regulated in New Zealand. DGC goats are fully natural, just as nature intended; 20) J Paediatr Child Health. 2005 Nov; 41(11):564-568; 21) Br. J. Nutr. 2014; 111: 1641-1651; 22) EFSA Journal 2012; 10(3): 2603