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- Daily feed volume —
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- Yield per 800g can ≈203 fl oz
Breast milk is best for babies. These are stock-planning estimates, not feeding advice. Every baby is different — always follow the feeding table on the can and your paediatrician's guidance on how much your baby should actually take.
Ranges assume the standard one-scoop-per-30ml preparation. Real usage shifts with growth spurts, starting solids, and how much formula ends up on the floor.
What is Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch formula?
Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch is a European organic goat milk follow-on formula for babies and toddlers from 10 months, built on Demeter-certified organic whole goat's milk powder at 38.5% of the can. This listing is a single 800 g can — about 202.8 fl oz of prepared formula, roughly 40 five-ounce bottles.
Stage 3 is the last step before the toddler years. By 10 months most babies are eating three meals a day and milk has become one part of the diet rather than the whole of it, so this can is formulated as the milk component of a largely solid-food diet — not as a sole source of nutrition. It works in a bottle or a beaker, and it can also be stirred into cereal or porridge.
Both the whole goat's milk and the goat milk powder are Demeter certified — biodynamic farming, which Holle describes as the world's highest organic standard — on top of EU Organic certification. That double certification is what separates Holle from the rest of the goat shelf, where EU Organic alone is the usual ceiling and some goat brands carry no organic certification at all.
Goat milk is naturally rich in A2 beta-casein, the protein type that forms softer, smaller curds during digestion, and the whole-milk base gives a fatty-acid profile Holle describes as closer to breast milk than a skimmed-and-rebuilt formula. The can also carries naturally occurring goat milk oligosaccharides, which feed the bacteria already living in your child's gut.
This is the third of four cans in the Dutch goat line. Before it is Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch for 6 to 10 months. After it, from 12 months, is Holle Goat Stage 4 Dutch, the growing-up milk. Plenty of parents use Stage 3 as the bridge that carries a child through the 12-month cow's-milk transition window on goat milk instead.
10+ moFollow-on milk
800 gSingle Dutch can
~202.8 fl oz≈ 40 × 5 oz bottles
DemeterEU Organic + biodynamic
What's in Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch formula?
Organic whole goat's milk powder makes up 38.5% of the can, followed by organic maltodextrin, organic sunflower and rapeseed oils, organic lactose and organic starch. Mixed at Holle's published ratio of 13.2 g of powder to 90 ml of water, every 100 ml delivers 0.58 mg of iron, plus calcium, zinc, vitamin D3 and DHA from algae oil rather than fish oil.
38.5%Organic whole goat's milk
0.58 mgIron per 100 ml prepared
AlgaeDHA source — no fish oil
13.2 g : 90 mlPowder to water, makes 100 ml
| Ingredient | What it is doing in the can |
|---|---|
| Organic whole goat's milk powder · 38.5% | The base. Demeter certified, whole rather than skimmed, naturally A2 beta-casein. |
| Organic maltodextrin | A gentle carbohydrate, standard in follow-on and toddler formulas at this age. |
| Organic vegetable oils | Organic sunflower and rapeseed oil. No palm oil in this blend. |
| Organic lactose | The milk sugar, carried through from the earlier stages. |
| Organic starch | Gives the prepared feed a little more body for an older baby. |
| Algae oil (DHA) | Long-chain omega-3 from microalgae. There is no fish oil in this can. |
| Calcium salts, iron, zinc, magnesium | Calcium carbonate, hydroxide and citrate, iron sulfate and lactate, zinc sulfate. |
| L-cystine, L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine | Amino acids added to round out the protein profile. |
| Vitamins A, C, D3, E, K, B group, biotin | The full vitamin spread required by European follow-on formula rules. |
Two things are worth noticing in that list. The first is that the milk is whole goat's milk powder, not skimmed milk with vegetable fat added back — Holle describes the resulting fatty-acid profile as similar to breast milk. The second is organic maltodextrin and organic starch, which are not in the Stage 1 can. They arrive from Stage 2 onward because a follow-on formula is built to sit alongside solid food rather than replace it, and their presence at this age is standard across the category rather than a shortcut.
The full per-100 ml nutrition panel is printed on the can. We would rather send you to the label than reprint a table we cannot check against the batch in your hands. Allergen: contains milk (goat).
Is goat milk formula easier to digest than cow's milk formula?
Goat milk is predominantly A2 beta-casein, while conventional cow's milk carries a mix of A1 and A2. A2 protein forms a softer, smaller curd in the stomach, and that curd structure is the named mechanism behind the gentler-digestion claim — not a vague promise of comfort.
The difference sits at a single position in the protein chain. Where A1 beta-casein carries histidine at position 67, A2 carries proline. That one residue changes how the chain is broken apart during digestion, and with it how firmly the curd sets in the stomach.
Goat milk also carries its own oligosaccharides, which come with the milk rather than being added, and which act as food for the bacteria already living in your child's gut. Combined with a whole-milk fat base, that is the case for staying on goat milk through the 10-to-12-month window rather than switching.
What this does not mean is worth stating plainly. Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy: goat and cow milk proteins cross-react in most allergic infants, so a diagnosed allergy needs a hydrolysed or amino-acid formula prescribed by your doctor. Goat formula is a reasonable gentler option for an unsettled baby with no diagnosis — nothing more than that.
A2 beta-casein · goat milk
A1 beta-casein · conventional cow milk
Position 67 is the single amino-acid difference between the two protein variants. It changes how the chain breaks down during digestion, and with it how the curd sets.
Softer, smaller curd
Firmer, larger curd
Schematic illustration of protein structure and curd formation. Every baby digests differently, and no formula is a substitute for medical advice.
What is not in Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch?
No palm oil, no fish oil, no soy and no synthetic additives. The fat blend is organic sunflower and rapeseed oil only, the DHA comes from algae, and the milk base is whole goat's milk rather than skimmed milk rebuilt with vegetable fat.
- No palm oil
- No fish oil
- No soy
- No synthetic additives
- Whole milk fats
- Gluten free
- Demeter biodynamic milk
- Natural goat oligosaccharides
Does contain organic maltodextrin and organic starch, which are normal for a follow-on formula at this stage. Allergen: contains milk (goat).
How does Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch compare to Holle Goat 3 German and Jovie Goat 3?
The Dutch and German Holle Goat Stage 3 cans are near-identical recipes in different packs — both Demeter certified, both 38.5% whole goat's milk powder, one an 800 g can and one a 400 g box. Jovie Goat 3 is the different one: EU Organic but not Demeter, lactose only with no maltodextrin or starch, halal and kosher certified, and fish-oil rather than algae DHA.
| Stage 3 / toddler | Holle Goat 3 (Dutch) | Holle Goat 3 (German) | Jovie Goat 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic certified | Yes · EU Organic + Demeter | Yes · EU Organic + Demeter | EU Organic only, no Demeter |
| Age band | 10+ months | 10+ months | 1+ year |
| Milk base | Whole goat's milk powder 38.5% | Whole goat milk powder 38.5% | Whole goat milk powder |
| Protein type | A2 goat milk protein | A2 goat milk protein | A2 goat milk protein |
| Palm oil | None | None | None (no coconut oil either) |
| DHA source | Algae oil | Algae oil | Fish oil — not vegetarian |
| Carbohydrate | Lactose + maltodextrin + starch | Lactose + maltodextrin + starch | Lactose only, no maltodextrin or starch |
| Added prebiotic | Natural goat oligosaccharides | See product page | GOS added |
| Halal / kosher | Not certified | Not certified | Halal and kosher certified |
| Pack size | 800 g can | 400 g box | 800 g can |
Being straight with you: Jovie Goat 3 beats this can on two real points — it keeps lactose as the only carbohydrate with no maltodextrin or starch, and it carries halal and kosher certification. Its trade-offs are fish-oil DHA, which means it is not vegetarian, and no Demeter tier. Holle Goat 3 German is the same recipe and the same Demeter certification in a 400 g box — there is no nutritional reason to prefer one over the other, so buy on price and how often you want to reorder. Watch the pack size when you compare: the German box holds half the powder of this 800 g can, so a sticker price that looks lower is usually not. Compare cost per prepared ounce instead.
How many cans of Holle Goat Stage 3 will my baby need per month?
Around 2 to 3 cans a month at this stage, since one 800 g can makes about 202.8 fl oz of prepared formula — roughly 40 bottles at 5 fl oz each. Expect the top of that range at 10 to 12 months and the bottom of it once your child is eating three full meals a day.
Consumption keeps falling through this stage. Milk is no longer the main event, so the monthly can count drops well below what the same child was getting through at six months. Plan against the band that matches how much milk your child actually drinks rather than a flat number.
Estimates for a baby on formula plus solids, worked from the 202.8 fl oz prepared yield of one 800 g can. Every child feeds differently — use these for planning, not as a target.
How do you prepare Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch formula?
Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to about 40–50 °C, add half the water your feed needs to the bottle, level off the number of 4.4 g scoops the feeding table on the can calls for, shake thoroughly, add the remaining water, shake again, then cool to about 37 °C and serve straight away. Holle's published ratio is 13.2 g of powder to 90 ml of water, which makes 100 ml of prepared formula.
40–50 °CWater temperature
4.4 gOne level scoop
13.2 g : 90 mlMakes 100 ml prepared
Every feedFresh bottle, no leftovers
1
Sterilise everything
Wash your hands, then sterilise the bottle or cup, teat, ring and cap following the manufacturer's instructions.
2
Boil, then cool to 40–50 °C
Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to about 40–50 °C (104–122 °F) before you use it.
3
Half the water in first
Add about half the water your feed needs to the bottle before any powder goes in.
4
Add level scoops
Fill the measuring spoon supplied in this can and level the powder off. One flattened scoop is 4.4 g.
5
Shake, top up, shake again
Close the bottle and shake thoroughly, add the remaining water, then shake thoroughly again.
6
Cool, test, feed
Cool to a drinking temperature of about 37 °C (98.6 °F), check it, and serve straight away.
Follow Holle's preparation instructions exactly and do not change the powder-to-water proportions without explicit medical advice — incorrect preparation and storage can harm your child's health. Always prepare bottles fresh, never re-use leftovers, never reheat, and never heat baby food in a microwave because of the risk of overheating.
A note on water temperature. Holle specifies water at 40–50 °C for this formula, and that is the instruction printed on your can. It is set deliberately — hotter water damages the heat-sensitive vitamins this formula is built around.
Many health authorities, including the NHS and WHO, advise 70 °C or hotter for any powdered formula, because powder is not sterile and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. The difference matters most for newborns, premature babies, and babies with weakened immunity. If your baby is in one of those groups, ask your paediatrician or health visitor which to follow for your situation.
A note on water temperature. Holle specifies water at 40–50 °C for this formula, and that is the instruction printed on your can. It is set deliberately — hotter water damages the heat-sensitive vitamins this formula is built around.
Many health authorities, including the NHS and WHO, advise 70 °C or hotter for any powdered formula, because powder is not sterile and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. The difference matters most for newborns, premature babies, and babies with weakened immunity. If your baby is in one of those groups, ask your paediatrician or health visitor which to follow for your situation.
Please read before buying
Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy. Goat and cow milk proteins are closely related and cross-react in most infants with a diagnosed allergy, so this can is not a substitute for a prescribed hydrolysed or amino-acid formula — speak to your doctor. This is a follow-on milk for babies over 10 months and is not suitable as a first infant formula. Breastfeeding is best for your baby — talk to your health visitor or doctor before starting or changing a formula.
Store cans in a cool, dry place with the lid firmly closed. Never reheat or microwave prepared formula. The recommended drinking amounts and number of bottles a day printed on the can are general guidelines — your child does not have to finish a bottle, and individual variation is normal.
Packaging & cans
Cans sometimes pick up small dents under pressure in transit. A dent in the outer can does not affect the sealed powder inside, and the seal on every can we ship is intact. If a seal is ever broken, or the powder looks or smells wrong, do not use it — message us and we will replace it.
Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch: frequently asked questions
What age is Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch formula for?
Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch is a follow-on milk for babies and toddlers from 10 months. At this age it is the milk component of a diet that is mostly solid food, not a sole source of nutrition, and it can be served in a bottle or beaker or stirred into cereal and porridge. Stage 2 covers 6 to 10 months before it, and Holle Goat Stage 4 Dutch is the growing-up milk from 12 months.
Is Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch Demeter certified?
Yes. This stage carries both EU Organic certification and Demeter biodynamic certification, which Holle describes as the world's highest organic standard. Demeter goes beyond EU Organic rules on soil management, animal welfare and whole-farm ecosystem practice. Certification is granted per product rather than per brand, so it is worth checking stage by stage — Stages 1, 2 and 3 of this Dutch goat line are all Demeter confirmed.
Can I use goat milk formula if my baby has a cow's milk allergy?
No. Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy. Goat and cow milk proteins are structurally close enough that most infants with a confirmed allergy react to both, which is why goat formula is not classed as hypoallergenic. A diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy needs a hydrolysed or amino-acid formula prescribed by a doctor. Goat formula is a reasonable gentler option for an unsettled baby who has no diagnosis.
How much prepared formula does one 800 g can make?
One 800 g can of Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch makes approximately 202.8 fluid ounces of prepared formula, which works out at roughly 40 bottles of 5 fl oz each. Actual yield depends on how accurately each 4.4 g scoop is levelled off. For planning, a baby or toddler at this stage will use around 2 to 3 cans a month, nearer 3 at 10 to 12 months and nearer 2 once three full meals a day are established.
Why does Stage 3 contain maltodextrin and starch?
Because a follow-on formula at 10 months is built to sit alongside solid food, not replace it. Organic maltodextrin and organic starch appear from Stage 2 onward in Holle's goat range and are standard for the category at this age. Both are organic and both are ordinary carbohydrates. If you would rather keep lactose as the only carbohydrate for a toddler, Jovie Goat 3 does that, at the cost of Demeter certification and algae-sourced DHA.
What is the difference between the Dutch 800 g can and the German 400 g box?
They are separate products with near-identical recipes. Both are 38.5% organic whole goat's milk powder, both are Demeter certified and both are labelled 10+ months. The differences are the pack — an 800 g metal can versus a 400 g cardboard box — and the stage architecture: the Dutch line runs Stage 1 to Stage 4 with no PRE stage, while the German line adds a PRE for five steps in total. Compare the two on cost per prepared ounce, because the box holds half the powder.
Can Holle Goat Stage 3 replace cow's milk at 12 months?
Many parents use it exactly that way, as a goat-milk bridge through the window when cow's milk is usually introduced. It is fortified with iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin D3 and DHA in a way plain milk is not, which is the main argument for staying on a stage-appropriate formula rather than switching straight to a milk drink. Whether your child needs it is a question for your paediatrician or health visitor, who can look at the whole diet.
Related formulas at Bonpek Baby
- Holle Goat Stage 4 DutchThe goat growing-up milk from 12 months, in the same 800 g can.
- Holle Goat Stage 2 DutchThe 6 to 10 month follow-on milk that comes before this one.
- Holle Goat 3 (German)The same Demeter recipe in a 400 g box, if you prefer a smaller pack.
- Jovie Goat 3Lactose-only carbohydrate, halal and kosher — but no Demeter tier.
- Holle Goat 4 (German)The 400 g growing-up milk for 12 months to 3 years.
- All baby formulasBrowse every European formula we stock, by brand and stage.
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Product information last reviewed by the Bonpek Baby team in September 2026 against the manufacturer's current published ingredient and nutrition data. Always check the label on your can, as manufacturers reformulate from time to time.
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