Powdered Goat Milk - How Much To Add?

[Jaaret]

I've made soap with liquid goat milk before but am making it with whole fat powdered goat milk for the first time. My intuition tells me to add about a tablespoon per pound of oils. I usually make 4 pound batches so I'm intending to add about 4 tablespoons. Does that sound like an appropriate amount?

 

[Bubbles Galore]

It's probably best to contact the supplier of your powdered goat's milk. Here are the four pieces of information that I've gathered from various sources. :wink:


My supplier: A rule of thumb is about 15gm per large glass.

To reconstitute to standard, mix 1 part goats milk powder to 4 parts distilled water (by weight), and use as whole goats milk. ...

Measure 1/8 cup of powdered goat's milk for every pound of oil or fat in your recipe, and mix in enough water to give the powder a thin, paste-like consistency.

If you are using your own recipe, hydrate a concentrated portion and add at trace (If using this method we suggest trying 25g per 1kg of Oils).

 

[IanT]

4 Tbsp for a 4# batch sounds perfect... The general rule of thumb for powdered milks (or any powdered additives) is about 1Tbsp per pound of oils

 

[Sunny]

I follow directions on the container to add to the amount of water I'm using.

If I'm adding 8 ounces of water to my soap and I want it to be just like "real milk" then I follow directions on the milk package to make 8 ounces of milk.

But I split my water, add the powder to part of the water, add the lye to the other part, then add the milk-water at trace.

Hope this makes sense!

 

[nattynoo]

Hmmm... never given the whole wet or dry thing a thought...you all have prompted me to rethink now.
I usually add dry & stick blend it in after light trace.
1-2 tbls per kg of oil for me.
(Us aussies just looovvveee to work in grams).

 

[soapbuddy]

I dissolve the lye in minimum water required. Then I take the rest of the water (as if I'm using full water with no discount) and dissolve the milk powder in it. I either add it to cooled off lye water, or just when the oils and lye are mixed.

 

[Jaaret]

Goat Milk

Thanks, everyone, for your input. There are so many different techniques. I'm sure they all have their benefits. I am going with my original plan of adding four tablespoons for my four pound batch. I'm making a batch of goat milk, oatmeal and honey soap. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

[Half Caper Farm]

I've made soap with liquid goat milk before but am making it with whole fat powdered goat milk for the first time. My intuition tells me to add about a tablespoon per pound of oils. I usually make 4 pound batches so I'm intending to add about 4 tablespoons. Does that sound like an appropriate amount?

No idea. My goats don't produce powdered milk!

 

[savondebilal]

hey jaaret!

Hi there, interesting post! I make alot of goats milk soaps, and buttermilk soaps as well - I had previously stuck to the "rule of thumb" that suggests 1 tablespoon per 1 pound of oil. However, I found that it inhibited lather - and had a gritty texture (very fine grits). I would recommend that you try 1/2 of a tablespoon per pound of oils - it provides for a whiter, smoother bar with lovely lather. I cant wait to hear about your batch! You are using ingredients that will set up rather fast, and heat up well - use extra caution!

 

[Kelly Whitley]

I think it's wise to base your measurements off the oils rather than the water amount you're using. 1 TBS/ lb of oils seems right.

 

[Relle]

I think it's wise to base your measurements off the oils rather than the water amount you're using. 1 TBS/ lb of oils seems right.

Kelly, please look at the date of the threads you are replying to, this thread is 9 yrs old and the people on this thread are not on here anymore.
Please read post 2 on necroposting
https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/smf-culture-and-tone.56833/