Kendamil Goat is a goat milk-based infant formula made with whole goat milk as its primary ingredient. It’s produced by Kendamil, a UK-based company, and is listed as a non-exempt infant formula on the FDA’s registry of formulas marketed in the United States. The formula comes in three stages: Stage 1 for birth to 6 months, Stage 2 for 6 to 12 months, and Stage 3 for toddlers 12 months and older.
What’s Actually in It
The first ingredient is whole goat milk, followed by reduced-minerals goat whey and a blend of vegetable oils (sunflower, coconut, and rapeseed). Kendamil does not use palm oil or fish oil in any of its formulas. The omega-3 fatty acid DHA comes from marine algae instead of fish oil, and the omega-6 fatty acid ARA comes from a fungal oil source. Both are vegetarian-derived.
The formula includes galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), a type of prebiotic fiber that supports gut bacteria. It also contains nucleotides, taurine, choline, inositol, and a full panel of vitamins and minerals including iron, zinc, vitamin D3, and folate.
It Contains Some Cow Milk Ingredients
This is the detail that surprises most parents. Despite being marketed as a goat milk formula, Kendamil Goat contains lactose sourced from bovine (cow) milk, and the GOS prebiotic also comes from cow milk. The label states clearly: “Contains: Goat Milk, Cow Milk. Not Suitable for Children with Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy.”
If your baby has a diagnosed cow’s milk protein allergy, this formula is not a safe alternative. The cow milk-derived ingredients can still trigger a reaction. For babies with a true allergy, a hypoallergenic or amino acid-based formula is typically what’s needed instead.
The Protein Structure
Kendamil Goat has a 50:50 whey-to-casein ratio. For context, breast milk is closer to 60:40 in favor of whey, and many cow milk formulas are adjusted to match that. A 50:50 ratio means slightly more casein relative to breast milk, but goat milk casein behaves differently in digestion than cow milk casein.
Goat milk naturally contains mostly A2 beta-casein protein. This matters because A1 beta-casein, the dominant type in most conventional cow milk, releases a peptide fragment called BCM-7 during digestion. A2 beta-casein has a different amino acid at a key position in its protein chain (proline instead of histidine), which prevents that fragment from being released. Some research has linked A2 milk to fewer digestive symptoms in people who report sensitivity to regular cow milk. Goat milk also forms a softer, smaller curd in the stomach compared to cow milk, which can mean less gas and spit-up for some babies.
How the Stages Differ
Stage 1 has the lowest protein content at about 1.3 grams per 100 milliliters, with a higher whey ratio designed for immature digestive systems. Stage 2 bumps protein up to around 1.6 grams per 100 milliliters and increases the iron content, reflecting the assumption that babies are starting to eat solid foods alongside formula. Stage 3 increases protein further and adds vitamins and minerals that toddlers commonly lack in their diets.
Kendamil applies the same approach across all three stages: whole milk as the fat base, no palm oil, no fish oil.
Lactose Content
Goat milk naturally contains slightly less lactose than cow milk, which may make it marginally easier for some babies to handle. However, Kendamil Goat also adds lactose from cow milk as a carbohydrate source. This formula is not lactose-free and should not be treated as a solution for true lactose intolerance, which is extremely rare in infants.
Where the Milk Comes From
Kendamil sources its goat milk from family-run farms that grass-feed their animals. The company describes the milk as “fresh whole A2 goat’s milk.” The formula is manufactured in the UK, where infant formula production is regulated under European food safety standards. For the US market, it is registered with the FDA as a non-exempt infant formula, meaning the manufacturer has provided the required nutrient and safety information to the agency before marketing it.
How to Prepare It
The mixing ratio is one level scoop of powder per one ounce of water. You measure the water first, then add the powder. This is simpler than some European formulas that use milliliter-based measurements, since Kendamil has adapted its US instructions to ounces. One scoop per ounce is slightly different from many US formulas that use one scoop per two ounces, so it’s worth double-checking the label rather than relying on habit if you’re switching from another brand.
Who It’s Best Suited For
Kendamil Goat is designed for healthy, full-term infants whose parents prefer a goat milk base over cow milk. It’s a reasonable option for babies who seem uncomfortable on standard cow milk formula, particularly those with excess gas or frequent spit-up, since the smaller fat globules and softer curds of goat milk can be gentler on digestion. Parents who want to avoid palm oil and fish oil in their baby’s formula will find that Kendamil checks both boxes.
It is not appropriate for babies with a confirmed cow’s milk protein allergy, since it contains cow milk-derived ingredients. It’s also not a specialty formula for premature infants or babies with specific metabolic conditions.