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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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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Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey |
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Compositional Characteristics of Mediterranean Buffalo Milk and Whey |
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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. |
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