A restaurant in London's Covent Garden has launched a new ice cream made from breast milk, sparking debate among customers and health officials. The dessert, named Baby Gaga, is produced using donations from lactating mothers and is served with a rusk and optional shots of Calpol or Bonjela.
The ice cream is churned with Madagascan vanilla pods and lemon zest after the milk is pasteurised. Founder of Icecreamists, Matt O'Connor, said he placed an advert for donations and believes the product will succeed. 'If it's good enough for our children, it's good enough for the rest of us,' he stated.
Donor Victoria Hiley, 35, expressed her milk on site and receives £15 for every 10 ounces she provides. She described the scheme as a 'recession beater' and hopes it will encourage breastfeeding. 'What's the harm in using my assets for a bit of extra cash?' she asked.
Mr O'Connor confirmed that 14 other women have volunteered to donate, with health checks matching those used for blood donors. He added, 'No-one's done anything interesting with ice cream in the last hundred years.' However, some critics have raised concerns about the product's safety and ethical implications.
