Colostrum is the first secretion of lactation mammalian after parturition. Its composition is highly variable, it changes every hour and also breeds to breed. Colostrum gives nutraceutical properties due to its nutritional composition. The presence of proteins, growth hormones, growth factors, minerals, enzymes, vitamins, and lipids make it nutritious so it gives different health benefits. From ancient times different types of products are prepared from the colostrum it has different methods of preparations. The composition of colostrum is responsible for the formation of a gel. β- lactalbumin is responsible for the formation of permanent disulfide bonds due to the presence of the cysteine amino acid. The presence of whey, salts, casein, fat, and lactose in colostrum provides protection to the immunoglobulins, growth hormones, and growth factors from heat damage.