Bedouins, nomads and pastoral cultures around the world have
relished camel milk for a really long time. Camels are thought to have originated in North America, but somebody must have left the gate open, because they migrated to Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Maybe the food was tastier? Read more about the History of Camels in the EUROPE
Herders have long said they survive solely on camel milk when taking the camels long distances to graze in desert and arid mountain environments. These strong people certainly throw a few dates down their throats too when they get the chance. And the camels? Well, they only need some yummy thorns, bushes, a few scant grasses and an occasional bucket of water to make a desert trip.
Camel farming traditionally takes place in desert or mountain conditions, although it has recently flourished in Germany and The Netherlands. Camel milk is now in supermarkets in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Mauritania, plus there’s a new chain of camel milk cafes in Dubai!
