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Donkey Milk: The Rs. 7,000 Per Liter "Liquid Gold" - Why the Sky-High Price?
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News18•23-09-2026, 17:50
Donkey Milk: The Rs. 7,000 Per Liter "Liquid Gold" - Why the Sky-High Price?
- •Donkey milk is sold for Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 7,000 per liter, significantly higher than regular milk.
- •A dairy farm owner in Gujarat reported selling one liter of donkey milk for Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,000 in 2024.
- •The high price is primarily due to the rarity of its production, as donkeys yield very small quantities of milk.
- •Donkey milk shares properties similar to human breast milk and is used in health, wellness, and cosmetic products.
- •Experts caution that there is no scientific evidence to consider donkey milk a medicine, despite its growing popularity.
Key Questions Answered
According to 2026 reports, one liter of donkey milk typically sells between Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 2,000, while specialized farms and sellers can charge anywhere from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,000 per liter.
Donkeys produce a significantly smaller amount of milk compared to cows and buffaloes, requiring a lactating donkey to be milked multiple times a day. This very low production and rare market availability are the primary reasons for the skyrocketing prices.
In India, donkey milk is eagerly used in the production of health and wellness products as well as cosmetics. However, experts note that there is no scientific evidence to consider it a medicine.
