Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey

The main objective of this review is to summarize the compositional characteristics and the health and functional properties of Mediterranean buffalo milk and whey derived from mozzarella cheese production. Several studies have investigated the composition of buffalo milk and in particular its fat,...

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Main Authors: Viviana Garau, Cristina Manis, Paola Scano, Pierluigi Caboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Dairy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-862X/2/3/38
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spelling doaj-5b49ea87a82b498cb2e8eabf4728c04c2021-09-25T23:58:15ZengMDPI AGDairy2624-862X2021-09-0123846948810.3390/dairy2030038Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and WheyViviana Garau0Cristina Manis1Paola Scano2Pierluigi Caboni3Scuola di Specializzazione in Farmacia Ospedaliera, Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia, Università di Sassari, via Muroni 23a, 07100 Sassari, ItalyDipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Blocco A, Room 13, 09042 Monserrato, ItalyDipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Blocco A, Room 13, 09042 Monserrato, ItalyDipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Blocco A, Room 13, 09042 Monserrato, ItalyThe main objective of this review is to summarize the compositional characteristics and the health and functional properties of Mediterranean buffalo milk and whey derived from mozzarella cheese production. Several studies have investigated the composition of buffalo milk and in particular its fat, protein, and carbohydrates contents. These characteristics may change depending on the breed, feeding regime, and rearing system of the animals involved in the study, and also with the seasons. In particular, buffalo milk showed a higher nutritional value and higher levels of proteins, vitamins, and minerals when compared to milks produced by other animal species. Additionally, buffalo milk contains beneficial compounds such as gangliosides that can provide antioxidant protection and neuronal protection, and can improve bone, heart, and gastrointestinal health in humans.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-862X/2/3/38nutritionprebioticsprobioticsnutraceuticalsruminant milk
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author Viviana Garau
Cristina Manis
Paola Scano
Pierluigi Caboni
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Cristina Manis
Paola Scano
Pierluigi Caboni
Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey
Dairy
nutrition
prebiotics
probiotics
nutraceuticals
ruminant milk
author_facet Viviana Garau
Cristina Manis
Paola Scano
Pierluigi Caboni
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title Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey
title_short Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey
title_full Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey
title_fullStr Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey
title_full_unstemmed Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey
title_sort compositional characteristics of mediterranean buffalo milk and whey
publisher MDPI AG
series Dairy
issn 2624-862X
publishDate 2021-09-01
description The main objective of this review is to summarize the compositional characteristics and the health and functional properties of Mediterranean buffalo milk and whey derived from mozzarella cheese production. Several studies have investigated the composition of buffalo milk and in particular its fat, protein, and carbohydrates contents. These characteristics may change depending on the breed, feeding regime, and rearing system of the animals involved in the study, and also with the seasons. In particular, buffalo milk showed a higher nutritional value and higher levels of proteins, vitamins, and minerals when compared to milks produced by other animal species. Additionally, buffalo milk contains beneficial compounds such as gangliosides that can provide antioxidant protection and neuronal protection, and can improve bone, heart, and gastrointestinal health in humans.
topic nutrition
prebiotics
probiotics
nutraceuticals
ruminant milk
url https://www.mdpi.com/2624-862X/2/3/38
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