A2 Sahiwal Cow Ghee

Rarer than ordinary ghee. Slower than anything a factory can make. Anavri A2 Sahiwal Bilona Ghee is crafted from the milk of pure Sahiwal cows — one of India's most treasured and fast-disappearing indigenous breeds — using the traditional Vedic Bilona method. Hand-milked. Hand-churned. Slow wood-fire flame-clarified. Purity in every drop.

A Breed Apart

Not all A2 ghee is created equal. The Sahiwal is widely regarded as India's finest indigenous dairy breed — a calm, hardy animal with a genetic heritage stretching back thousands of years across the plains of Punjab and Rajasthan. Her milk is naturally richer in A2 beta-casein protein, CLA and fat-soluble vitamins than most other breeds. She produces less milk than commercial hybrids, which is precisely why so few producers choose her. At Anavri, that rarity is the point.

The Bilona Process — Nothing Rushed

• Fresh A2 Sahiwal milk is hand-collected from free-grazing cows on natural pastures.
• Milk is gently boiled once and cooled to lukewarm temperature.
• A traditional clay pot starter culture is added and left overnight for slow, full-fat fermentation into curd.
• The fermented curd is bilaterally hand-churned with a wooden mathani until golden makhan separates.
• The makhan is washed in cold water to remove residual whey and cultured solids.
• Washed makhan is clarified over a slow wood fire — never rushed, never overheated.
• Milk solids settle and are strained out, leaving pure, clarified Sahiwal ghee.
• Cooled, tested, and packed in glass jars to preserve character and nutritional integrity.

Key Attributes

• Breed: Pure Sahiwal — indigenous Indian cow (A2 beta-casein)
• Milk Type: A2 whole milk, hand-milked from free-grazing cows
• Base: Fermented A2 whole curd — slow-cultured overnight
• Method: Bilateral Bilona hand-churn — traditional Vedic process
• Clarification: Slow wood-fire flame-clarified
• Smoke Point: Approx. 480–485°F — ideal for high-heat cooking
• Colour: Deep gold to warm amber — naturally from beta-carotene
• Naturally lactose and casein free; naturally trans-fat free; NABL tested

Vitality Benefits

• Gut health & easy digestion — Sahiwal A2 beta-casein is structurally closer to human breast milk protein than A1 variants.
• Vitamins A, D, E & K2 — one of the richest natural dietary sources of fat-soluble vitamins.
• Brain & metabolic energy — medium-chain fatty acids and butyrate convert to ketone bodies for clean fuel.
• Anti-inflammatory & CLA rich — Sahiwal milk is notably high in conjugated linoleic acid, preserved fully by the Bilona method.
• Gut microbiome & butyrate — the overnight fermentation step produces a ghee uniquely rich in butyrate.
• Naturally lactose & casein free — all milk solids are removed during clarification.

How to Use

• Start the day with half a teaspoon stirred into warm water or the first meal.
• Saute, temper and stir-fry — the 480–485°F smoke point suits Indian cooking at all temperatures.
• Drizzle over hot dal, rice or khichdi just before serving.
• Use in place of butter for baking — richer, nuttier, more heat stable.
• Add to warm milk with turmeric and black pepper for a nourishing golden milk at bedtime.

Nutrition Facts (per 1 tbsp / 14g)

• Calories: approx. 123–126 kcal
• Total Fat 13.5–14g · Saturated Fat 8.5–9.5g · MUFA 3.5–4g · PUFA 0.5–1g
• Cholesterol approx. 28–32mg · Sodium 0mg · Carbohydrates 0g · Protein 0g
• Trans Fat 0g (naturally) · CLA and Vitamins A, D, E, K2 naturally present

Storage & Allergen Information

No refrigeration required. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the lid tightly sealed after each use. Natural shelf life of 12–18 months when stored correctly. Contains Milk (derived from A2 Sahiwal Cow Milk); naturally free from lactose and casein after clarification. Colour may range from pale gold to deep amber across batches — a sign of authenticity, never a defect.

Manufacturer & Regulatory Details

Brand: ANAVRI · Marketed & Packed by ANAVRI FOODS, Sundarpur, Ward No. 12, Biswanath Chariali Town, Dist. Biswanath, Assam 784176 · FSSAI Licence: 10326999000143 · Country of Origin: India · Tested at a NABL-accredited laboratory · care@anavri.com · +91 97064 40054