Buffalo milk is used in much the same way as cow's milk. It is high in fat and total solids, which gives it a rich flavor.
Many people prefer it to cow's milk and are willing to pay more for it.
In Egypt, for example, the severe mortality rate among buffalo calves is due in part to the sale of buffalo milk, which is in high demand, thus depriving calves of proper nourishment. This also occurs in India, where in the Bombay area alone an estimated 10,000 newborn calves starve to death each year through lack of milk. Composition Buffalo milk contains less water, more total solids, more fat, slightly more lactose, and more protein than cow's milk. Because of it's high butterfat content, buffalo milk has considerably higher energy value than cow's milk. Phospholipids are lower but cholesterol and saturated fatty acids are higher in buffalo milk.