Karicare Gold Plus+ A2 Protein Junior Milk Drink

Karicare Gold+ Toddler has now been updated with a new visual identity and new recipe. Whilst still having the same trusted New Zealand goodness you know and love, our product now contains A2 beta-casein protein from cows’ milk instead of both A1 and A2 beta-casein found in standard cows’ milk.

Milk contains both whey and casein proteins. Casein proteins come in different varieties including a specific type called beta-casein. Cows’ milk can contain up to 12 types of beta-casein! The relevant types of beta-casein in cows’ milk are A1 and A2.   The breed of the cow determines what types of beta-casein are contained in cows’ milk. Cows can produce purely A2, A1, or A1/A2 hybrids of beta-casein protein. A2 protein milk and A2 protein formula contain only A2 beta-casein protein because they come from cows producing only this type. Some people say they feel more comfortable after drinking the A2 protein only milk compared to standard cows’ milk^(1,2).

1. Jianqin, S., Leiming, X., Lu, X., Yelland, G. W., Ni, J., & Clarke, A. J. (2015). Effects of milk containing only A2 beta casein versus milk containing both A1 and A2 beta casein proteins on gastrointestinal physiology, symptoms of discomfort, and cognitive behavior of people with self-reported intolerance to traditional cows’ milk. Nutrition journal, 15(1), 35.
2. Milan, Amber M., Aahana Shrestha, Helga J. Karlström, Jakob A. Martinsson, Nils J. Nilsson, Jo K. Perry, Li Day, Matthew PG Barnett, and David Cameron-Smith. "Comparison of the impact of bovine milk β-casein variants on digestive comfort in females self-reporting dairy intolerance: a randomized controlled trial." The American journal of clinical nutrition 111, no. 1 (2020): 149-160.

Beta-casein is one of the proteins found in cows’ milk. It is a source of essential amino acids.

Karicare Gold+ A2 Protein Toddler Milk is a premium formulation, sourced from carefully selected NZ cows which exclusively produce the A2 beta-casein protein. In addition to A2 protein milk, the new Karicare Gold+ Toddler formulation contains:

• 16 vitamins and minerals: one serve provides 16-50% of the RDI of 16 essential vitamins and minerals
• Omega-3 DHA
• Prebiotics: lcGOS and scFOS
• Lutein (in Stage 4 only)
• Vitamins A, B12 and D for normal immune system function*
• Iron and Zinc to support normal cognitive function*
• Calcium for normal teeth and bone structure*

• No added preservatives
• No artificial flavours
• No artificial colours
• No added table sugar i.e. sucrose

The key ingredient of Karicare Gold+ A2 Protein Milk for Toddlers is a very simple one, fresh dairy milk. Five farms located in the cool, green Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island are the primary suppliers. These farms exclusively milk cows that have a special gene, meaning they produce milk that contains the A2 beta-casein protein variant. The farms are independently audited three times a year to ensure regulatory compliance and Karicare’s high standards are met. The cows themselves roam the lush pastures, grazing primarily on grass. They’re milked twice daily, and the raw milk is tested every day for purity and quality. Read more about how our product is made.