Kabrita
Goat Milk Formula
⚠️ Important: Goat-milk formula is not appropriate for babies with diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy — goat and cow milk proteins are similar enough that allergic babies typically react to both. For suspected allergy, talk to your pediatrician about hypoallergenic options.
Our verdict
The first goat-milk infant formula to clear full FDA review, and the go-to for babies who seem uncomfortable on cow's-milk formula without having a true allergy. All-lactose carbs, no corn syrup, European manufacturing with US oversight. Know two things: it's premium-priced, and goat protein is NOT safe for diagnosed cow's-milk allergy — the proteins cross-react.
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What's great
- First and only goat-milk-based infant formula to meet all FDA infant formula requirements (FDA marketing authorization June 2023; US infant launch 2024)
- Fully FDA-regulated infant formula, unlike imported European goat milk brands
- No corn syrup; lactose-based like breast milk
- Non-GMO, made in the Netherlands, Clean Label Project certified
- Available at major US retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, kabrita.com)
Worth knowing
- Premium price — meaningfully more expensive per ounce than mainstream cow-milk formulas
- Contains palm oil (a structured 2-palmitic form, but still palm oil for parents avoiding it)
- Goat milk protein is NOT appropriate for babies with confirmed cow milk protein allergy — proteins are similar and cross-reactivity is common
- Not certified organic (US version)
- Historically easier to find online than on store shelves
What's in it
| Protein | Goat milk (non-fat dry goat milk and goat whey protein concentrate) |
| Carbs | Lactose (no corn syrup) |
| Fats | High 2-palmitic acid vegetable oil (palm oil), soybean oil, high oleic sunflower oil, coconut oil (includes palm oil) |
| Key features | Goat milk protein, marketed as naturally easy to digest (A2-type casein profile) · Lactose as the sole primary carbohydrate — no corn syrup · DHA and ARA for brain and eye development · Prebiotics (GOS); goat milk naturally contains oligosaccharides and nucleotides · Made in the Netherlands under European manufacturing standards · Clean Label Project certifications; no GMOs, antibiotics, or growth hormones |
| Stage | Infant (0-12 months), Toddler (12-24 months), Junior (2+ years) |
| Forms | powder |
| Where to find it | Kabrita.com, Target, Walmart, Amazon; increasingly in major retail stores |
Note: Regulatory status verified: FDA authorized marketing of Kabrita's goat milk-based infant formula (0-12 months) in June 2023 — the first goat-milk infant formula to meet all FDA infant formula requirements — and the US infant formula launched in 2024. Before that, only the toddler formula (12-24 months) was sold in the US. Verified ASIN B0CLXZJK1M is the infant formula 28 oz can; the toddler formula also sells on Amazon (a /dp/B01BULHM8K URL for a 14 oz 6-pack appeared in search results). Price basis: kabrita.com sells infant formula in a 2-pack of 28 oz cans for $98.99 (~$49.50/can, ~$1.77/oz). Not a hypoallergenic formula — goat milk protein cross-reacts with cow milk protein, so it is not appropriate for diagnosed cow milk protein allergy.
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What parents say
Recurring themes we found across public parent discussions (https://mommyhood101.com/kabrita-infant-formula-review, https://masandpas.com/kabrita-review/, https://www.walmart.com/reviews/product/15302014884, https://granola-baby.com/pages/kabrita-formula-review, https://kabrita.com/pages/reviews) — not reviews submitted on this site.
Loved
- Frequent reports of relief from gas, constipation, and spit-up after switching from cow-milk formulas
- Babies accept the mild, slightly sweet taste well
- Parents like the ingredient list (no corn syrup, non-GMO, Clean Label certifications)
- High aggregate ratings (~4.8/5 across independent review platforms per review roundups)
Common complaints
- Price is the number one complaint — 'a can a week' adds up fast
- Some parents report constipation, sometimes attributed to the palm oil
- Availability/in-store access complaints; many families must order online
Common questions
Is Kabrita FDA approved for infants?
Yes — Kabrita's goat-milk infant formula received FDA marketing authorization in June 2023 (the first goat-milk infant formula to meet all FDA requirements) and launched in the US in 2024. Its toddler formula was available earlier.
Can babies with milk allergy have goat milk formula?
No — goat milk protein cross-reacts with cow milk protein in most allergic babies. Kabrita is designed for sensitivity and comfort issues, not allergy. Diagnosed CMPA calls for an extensively hydrolyzed formula chosen with your pediatrician.
Why do parents switch to goat milk formula?
The most common reports involve gas, constipation, and spit-up improving after a switch — attributed to goat milk's different casein profile and naturally occurring oligosaccharides. Evidence is largely anecdotal; tolerance varies by baby.
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