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Asinia ECO Donkey Milk (frozen)

Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, was the first to write about the virtues of donkey milk. In Roman times, milk was known as a remedy for various ailments, and Pliny the Elder, in his encyclopedic work, "Naturalis Historia", wrote extensively about the health benefits of milk. Later, the famous French naturalist Georges Louis Leclerc mentions the benefits of donkey milk in his work, "Histoire naturelle", and Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister, is remembered for using donkey milk to care for the health of her skin. In France, in the 9th century, Dr. Parrot de la Hospital des Enfants Assistes used to feed abandoned children with donkey milk and until the 20th century it was used to feed orphaned children and to heal children with delicate health, the sick and the elderly. 

Did you know? The oldest woman in the world, Maria de Capovilla, died at the age of 116, and one of the reasons for her longevity was considered by nutritionists to be the consumption of donkey milk.

Nowadays, Pope Francis revealed that when he was a child in Argentina, his native country, he was fed with donkey milk, as a supplement to his mother's milk. The unusual confession was made when an Italian company that markets donkey milk gave him two donkeys as a gift, which were sent to Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence. The company also donated donkey milk to the most famous children's hospital in Rome, Baby Jesus Hospital.

Properties and benefits of donkey milk for our health. Known since ancient times for its amazing health properties, donkey milk has re-entered the attention of the medical community due to its general benefits on the immune system, both in babies, children and adults. Particularly rich in immunoglobulins, it represents an elixir for the prevention and combating of viruses, as well as of bacteriological aggressors, present, most of the time, during winter (bronchitis, colds etc). It also has a high content of compounds that improve immunity (especially lysozyme and lactoferrin), which help protect against infections and diseases. Studies have shown that donkey milk is 97% similar to breast milk, both in composition (lactose content, proteins, minerals and fatty amino acids), properties and health benefits. Thus, it becomes not only a natural treatment for respiratory tract conditions, but also an essential functional food that can successfully replace cow's milk or powdered milk formulas in the diet of babies over 6 months and children. Last but not least, it is highly recommended for people with weakened immune systems, anemic people or athletes.

Donkey milk contains 46 times more vitamin C than cow's milk and 4 times more iron and very little fat. Moreover, donkey milk has a lot of lactose 7.4g/100g (similar to breast milk) which gives it a sweet, very good taste, which children adore, lactose being the one that promotes better absorption of calcium at intestinal level and supports the bone system both in children and in women at menopause.

Donkey milk does not contain bacteria, which means that it can be drunk without being pasteurized. The natural substances in donkey milk can boost immunity and can be helpful for people with conditions such as asthma, eczema or psoriasis, alleviating the symptoms of atopic dermatitis. A study published in the medical journal Current Pharmaceutical Design claims that donkey milk could prevent the hardening of arteries, due to its properties of dilating blood vessels. Another study published in the Journal of Food Science, considers donkey milk a food - medicine due to its nutritional value and therapeutic properties.

Donkey milk is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, D, E, being a very easily digestible milk. It also contains less fat than cow's milk and a high level of Omega 3 and Omega 6 which help lower cholesterol levels.

Whooping cough (Pertussis), also called donkey cough, is manifested by coughing fits that can last up to 100 days, and, in the old days, in the Romanian tradition, donkey milk was the only effective treatment, which stopped the cough in 2-3 days of administration.

Donkey milk is used as a natural hypoallergenic milk, as it is tolerated by approximately 90% of children with food allergies, for example allergy to cow's milk protein, a common food allergy in childhood with a prevalence of approx. 3% in the first three years of life.

Donkey milk in cosmetics. Widely recognized for its exceptional qualities, donkey milk is a natural ingredient with revitalizing and regenerating properties for the skin, being one of the most valuable ingredients in the cosmetic industry, whether traditional or modern. The structure and biochemical composition of donkey milk, very close to that of breast milk, makes it very compatible with our body, both from a nutritional and dermatological point of view. The milk is similar to a cosmetic emulsion of essential fatty acids and active tonics in an aqueous structure, but gentle and protective. This rare and precious milk is rich in vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, C and E), important allies in the fight against aging. It also contains minerals and trace elements (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, iron and zinc), which makes it an excellent natural skin tonic.

Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, was the first to highlight the virtues of donkey milk. She kept her skin young and velvety by bathing in donkey milk, the miraculous bath being one of her beauty secrets. It is known that when she traveled, Cleopatra took 2 donkeys with her to have everything she needed for bathing.

It is also said that Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero, washed her face with donkey milk seven times a day and asked to be accompanied on trips by herds of donkeys.

About the producer

All the company's products are certified as Organic Products in accordance with art. 29 paragraph 1 of European Regulation no. 834/2007 regarding Organic Agriculture, which means that the donkeys on the farm are kept in conditions appropriate to their species, their food comes from natural fields and meadows, where no mineral fertilizers or chemical agents (insecticides and pesticides) are used, ensuring the best quality for our milk so rich in nutrients.

In addition, both the fodder and the technological flow of milk processing are subject to the strictest quality controls by independent certification institutions, as a guarantee that the purest organic milk reaches our customers.

The products also bear the quality mark "Mountain Product", a certification that comes as an additional assurance of the quality of the milk offered. Products from the mountain area are healthier and of a much higher quality due to the fact that there is no pollution in the Carpathian chain area, and the food of the animals on pastures and hayfields presents a wide range of valuable nutritious plants, among which are also medicinal plants.

Storage conditions

Store in the freezer (-18°C) before opening the package.

Producer's address

Orastie, Luncii street 6F, Asinia Farm SRL, Romania