Enzymatic hydrolysis and extensive heat treatment induce distinct modifications of cow's and camel milk proteins of relevance for production of infant formula

Natalia Z. Maryniak, Ana I. Sancho, Søren D. Nielsen, Lotte B. Larsen, Yumei Gao, Katrine L. Bøgh, Egon B. Hansen*

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Abstract

Camel milk is an alternative to cow's milk as protein source for infant formula. Reduced allergenicity is usually obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis of milk proteins. Heat treatment is another route to modify allergenicity. This study investigated the effect of enzyme hydrolysis and extensive heat treatment on the size, aggregation mechanisms, and modifications of camel milk proteins in comparison to the effect on cow's milk proteins. Disulphide bonds stabilized casein micelles in cow's milk but not in camel milk. The formation of large stable complexes by extensive heat treatment was prominent in cow's milk and not in camel milk. In both milks heat treatment led to equal levels of Maillard reaction, whereas sugar independent cross-linking was less pronounced in camel milk. Low sequence identity, different relative composition, and complete absence of β-lactoglobulin in camel milk are likely explanations for the different properties of cow's and camel milk. Production of infant formula based on camel milk should accordingly employ process parameters specifically adapted to this type of milk.
Original languageEnglish
Article number115591
JournalLWT
Volume191
Number of pages8
ISSN0023-6438
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Camel milk peptides
  • Trypsin
  • Alcalase
  • Maillard reaction

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