Written by
Naina Sharma
Part of the PYAAS team. We write the journal the same way we make our milk, slowly and honestly, with notes from the farms we know by name.
31 stories.
Dairy BasicsGhee for Immunity: What Tradition and Sense Say
Grandmothers have spooned ghee into warm milk for generations, calling it a builder of strength. Here is an honest look at ghee for immunity — what tradition says, what sense says, and where the two meet in a balanced Indian plate.
3 September 2026
What Makes A2 Milk More Expensive to Produce
A2 milk almost always costs more, and it is fair to ask why. This is an honest breakdown of the real production costs, from identifying A2 cows one by one to keeping their milk separate, with no invented numbers.
3 September 2026
Dairy BasicsGhee in Ayurveda: Why It's Called Liquid Gold
Few foods carry the reverence Ayurveda gives to ghee. Called liquid gold, it appears in classical texts, daily meals and remedies alike. Here is a respectful, honest look at why the tradition holds ghee so high.
3 September 2026
TraceabilityWhat a Batch Code on Your Dairy Pack Means
That small string of letters and numbers on your milk or ghee pack is quietly doing a lot of work. Here is what a batch code actually tells you, why it matters for safety and recalls, and how to read it.
2 September 2026
Dairy BasicsMalai and Milk Cream, Explained
That golden layer on top of boiled milk has a name, a purpose and a whole culinary life ahead of it. Here is what malai and milk cream really are, and why the best of it comes from milk left alone.
2 September 2026
Dairy BasicsBuffalo Ghee vs Cow Ghee: Which Should You Choose?
White and dense, or golden and aromatic? Buffalo ghee and cow ghee are both loved in Indian kitchens for different reasons. Here is an honest look at colour, texture, taste and how to pick the one for you.
2 September 2026
Dairy BasicsPowdered Milk vs Fresh Milk: What to Know
Powdered milk is fresh milk with the water taken out, then put back in your kitchen. So how does it really compare to fresh? Here is an honest look at taste, nutrition, cost and when each one makes sense.
2 September 2026
Dairy BasicsUHT Milk vs Fresh Milk: The Real Trade-Off
One lasts months on a shelf, the other lasts days in your fridge. The UHT vs fresh milk debate is really a trade-off between convenience and taste. Here is the honest breakdown, with no marketing spin.
2 September 2026
Dairy BasicsDouble Toned Milk, Explained
Toned, double toned, full cream: the labels blur together at the shop. Here is a clear, honest explainer of what double toned milk actually is, how its fat and SNF compare, and exactly who it suits.
2 September 2026
Dairy BasicsDoes Ghee Expire? Ghee Shelf Life Explained
Ghee is famous for lasting a long time, but does it ever actually expire? Here is an honest look at ghee shelf life, what makes it go rancid, the signs to watch for, and the difference between a best-before date and real spoilage.
29 August 2026
Dairy BasicsMilk for Weight Gain: A Practical Guide
If you are trying to gain weight the healthy way, milk is one of the simplest tools going. Here is a practical, honest guide to using milk for weight gain, calories, protein and full-cream done sensibly.
24 August 2026
Dairy BasicsA2 Bilona Ghee in Agra: Where to Buy
Looking for genuinely traceable A2 Bilona ghee in Agra? Here is how to buy PYAAS ghee online, why single-farm sourcing matters, and how it fits into your Agra kitchen alongside petha and paratha.
24 August 2026
Dairy FarmingRed Sindhi & Rathi: Lesser-Known Indian Dairy Breeds
India's dairy story is bigger than the famous breeds. Meet Red Sindhi and Rathi, two hardy indigenous cows that quietly sustain millions of families, and understand why conserving them matters for the future of honest milk.
24 August 2026
Farmer StoriesMeet Ram, the farmer behind Sri Radha Mohan Dairy Farm
The first farm we point to when people ask where PYAAS really comes from is Sri Radha Mohan Dairy Farm in Gonda, run by a farmer named Ram. Here is his herd, and why we put his name on the record.
24 August 2026
PYAAS InsightsWhere to Buy PYAAS A2 Milk and Ghee
Where to buy PYAAS A2 milk and A2 Bilona ghee, which cities get fresh milk delivery, and how the subscription and QR traceability work.
24 August 2026
PYAAS InsightsWhat to Expect From PYAAS Milk Subscription in Lucknow
PYAAS fresh A2 milk is coming to Lucknow from August 2026. A founder shares honestly what to expect from the milk subscription, how QR traceability will work, and why we are telling you this before launch, not after.
23 August 2026
Dairy BasicsA2 Ghee vs Regular Market Ghee: The Real Difference
A tin of ghee and a jar of ghee can look identical and cost worlds apart. This honest comparison of A2 ghee vs regular ghee cuts through the labels and looks at source, method and whether you can actually trace what you're eating.
23 August 2026
A2 Milk for Children: What Parents Should Know
If you are weighing A2 milk for your child, you want facts, not fear. Here is a calm, honest guide to what A2 milk may offer growing kids, what it cannot promise, and why your pediatrician still matters most.
23 August 2026
Farmer StoriesA Day in the Life of a Gonda Dairy Farmer
Before the city wakes, a Gonda dairy farmer has already lit the first lamp of the day. Follow Ram from the pre-dawn milking to the last evening round, and meet the person behind your ghee.
23 August 2026
SustainabilityLocal Dairy vs National Brands: What You Gain
The choice between a local dairy and a national brand is not about loyalty — it is about freshness, how much a farmer actually earns, and whether you can trace your milk. Here is an honest comparison.
23 August 2026
TraceabilityWhy Single-Origin Ghee Matters, Not Just Milk
Coffee and chocolate lovers already know single-origin means something. So why does ghee get a free pass on where it comes from? A founder's honest case for single-origin ghee, traced back to named farms.
23 August 2026
Dairy BasicsA Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First A2 Ghee
Standing in front of a shelf of golden jars, all promising purity, how do you choose your first A2 ghee? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down source, method, traceability and freshness so you buy with confidence, not guesswork.
21 August 2026
PYAAS InsightsPYAAS A2 Ghee: What Makes It Different
There are hundreds of ghee brands, so why build another one? A founder's honest look at what makes PYAAS A2 ghee different: small batches, named Gonda farms, the bilona method, and a QR code that proves it all.
21 August 2026
TraceabilityHow PYAAS Keeps Milk Fresh From Gonda to Lucknow
Fresh milk is fragile. As PYAAS prepares to launch fresh A2 cow milk in Lucknow from August 2026, here is an honest look at the short route, cold chain and QR record that keep milk from Gonda genuinely fresh.
21 August 2026
Dairy TechnologyDairy 4.0: How Technology Is Modernising Indian Dairy
From data to QR traceability, technology is quietly reshaping how Indian dairy works. Our Founder and CTO shares an honest look at Dairy 4.0, what it can do today, and where it is still early.
21 August 2026
A2 MilkTharparkar Cow Milk: One of India's Hardy A2 Breeds
The Tharparkar is a desert survivor that gives rich milk while thriving on little. Here is an honest profile of Tharparkar cow milk, its A2 tendency, and a straight note on which indigenous breed PYAAS actually partners with.
19 August 2026
Farmer StoriesWomen in Dairy Farming: The Backbone of Indian Milk
Behind much of India's milk stands the often-uncredited work of women. Here is a respectful, honest look at the roles women play in dairy farming and why recognising that work matters.
19 August 2026
SustainabilityEthical Dairy: What Cow Welfare Really Means
Ethical dairy gets talked about a lot and defined rarely. Here is an honest look at what cow welfare actually involves, why named-farm accountability matters, and how to see past feel-good labels.
19 August 2026
A2 MilkWhat Is BCM-7 and Why It Matters in A2 Milk
You have seen A2 milk marketed as easier to digest, and behind that claim sits a small peptide called BCM-7. Here is what BCM-7 is, why it forms from A1 milk, and an honest look at what the science does and does not yet show.
18 August 2026
Dairy TechnologyThe Technology PYAAS Is Building for Parag: QR Traceability and a Modern Dairy Platform
As the CTO building PYAAS’s traceability, I am now piloting the same technology with Parag. Here is exactly what we are bringing to a heritage dairy brand — the QR-to-batch record, and the platform underneath that makes it true.
18 August 2026
Farmer StoriesThe farmers of Gonda: Harsh Singh and Ranjeet Singh
Beyond our flagship farm, PYAAS is built on a small chain of named Gonda farms. Meet Harsh Singh of Gonard Dairy and Ranjeet Singh of Ranjeet Singh Dairy Farm.
18 August 2026