Chemical composition and some properties of modified buffalo milk for infant feeding

A proposed formula for modifying buffalo milk for infant feeding was described. Buffalo milk was diluted with four parts of whey that was produced by addition of citric acid or lemon juice to milk and neutralization with sodium bicarbonate. The chemical composition and the properties of the proposed formula were compared with raw buffalo milk, human milk and buffalo milk modified by the ordinary method. The proposed formula was characterised by low casein/whey protein N comparable to human milk and by curd tension.     

Improvement of low fat mozzarella cheese properties using denatured whey protein

Mozzarella cheese was made from buffalo milk (6% fat) or from partially skimmed buffalo milk (2 and 4% fat) with 0.5 and 1% denatured whey protein. Adding whey protein to buffalo milk decreased rennet coagulation time and curd tension whereas increased curd synaeresis. Addition of whey protein to cheese milk increased the acidity, total solids, ash, salt, salt in moisture, also some nitrogen fractions. The meltability and oiling‐off values increased but the calcium values of mozzarella cheese decreased. The sensory properties of low fat mozzarella cheese were improved by addition of whey protein to the cheese milk.     

Detection of buffalo milk adulteration with cow milk by capillary electrophoresis analysis

The addition of cow milk during the production of buffalo mozzarella is a common fraud in dairy industries because of the lower price and greater availability of cow milk throughout the year. The aim of this study was to develop a new, rapid, and robust capillary electrophoresis method for detecting and quantifying cow milk in buffalo milk by exploiting cow α-lactalbumin as a marker of adulteration. In particular, a linear calibration curve was generated, using a training set of calibrators consisting of 7 series of 17 buffalo/bovine whey mixtures, obtained after casein precipitation, with increasing percentages of cow whey. The capillary electrophoresis method showed high linearity (R² = 0.968), repeatability [relative standard deviation (RSD) = 2.11, 3.02, 4.38, and 1.18%, respectively for 5, 10, 20, and 50% of buffalo/bovine whey mixtures], and intermediate precision (RSD = 2.18, 2.49, 5.09, and 3.19%, respectively, for 5, 10, 20, and 50% buffalo/bovine whey mixtures). Moreover, the minimum amount of detectable fraudulent cow milk was 1%, and the limit of quantification was 3.1%.     

Mozzarella-Type Curd Made from Buffalo, Cows’ and Ultrafiltered Cows’ Milk

Buffalo milk contains (40–60 %) more protein, fat and calcium than cows’ milk. These constituents were enhanced by ultrafiltration (UF) of cows’ milk to give a product with similar levels to those found in the buffalo milk. Mozzarella-type curd was made from buffalo, cows’ and UF cows’ milk to compare the overall curd yield and quality. The curd yield on both dry and wet weight basis, curd moisture content and overall curd fat retention were found to be higher in the UF cows’ milk than for either the buffalo or the cows’ milk preparations. The minimum whey fat losses occurred in the UF cows’ curd when compared to the cows’ and the buffalo curd. The whey protein losses were found to be higher in the UF cows’ curd than those for the buffalo and the cows’ curds. The total mineral content of the curd was also higher in the UF cows’ milk than that found in either the buffalo or the cows’ milk. SEM micrographs showed that casein micelles sizes were different in the two different types of milk. Casein micelles were also observed to be deformed in the UF cows’ milk samples. UF cows’ milk contained higher amounts of both the α_s1- and α_s2-casein moieties than either the buffalo or the cows’ milk. Buffalo milk was found to contain a higher concentration of β-casein than either the UF cows’ or untreated cows’ milk samples. Gel strength was found to be higher in the resultant buffalo curd than for curds made from either native cows’ milk or those made from UF cows’ milk. The mineral distribution was also different in the three different types of bovine milk, measured by energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. Differences in the curd quality observed between the buffalo and the cows’ milk appear to result from the differences in casein composition and overall micelle structure, rather than casein concentration alone.     

Effect of different time intervals on the viscosity of batter and on the sensory qualities of puras (pancakes) prepared using chhana and paneer whey

The viscosity of pura (pancakes) batter samples prepared with bovine, buffalo and mixed wheys (80 : 20 whey to water) was measured at different time intervals at a temperature of 25  ±  2°C using a Brookfield viscometer (LVT 98534). The viscosity of sweet pura batter samples increased after 1 h, remained constant for another 2 h and then decreased, whereas the viscosity of salty pura batter samples increased from freshly prepared batter to 1 h and then remained constant. Sensory evaluation of both sweet and salty puras at different time intervals from batter preparation was also carried out. The overall acceptability scores for sweet puras prepared using bovine milk chhana whey, buffalo milk paneer whey and mixed milk chhana whey and stored for up to 4 h at 25  ±  2°C and for 24 h at 4–5°C were not significantly different, and the same conclusion applied to salty puras made from bovine milk chhana whey. It was concluded that sweet and salty pura batters can be prepared from any chhana or paneer whey.     

酶法改性酪蛋白及婴儿配方乳粉的研究

本文针对国内现有配方乳粉生产工艺中存在的弊病而提出的。通过参考国内外有关资料，研制出酶法改性酪蛋白婴儿配方乳粉新工艺，用固定化蛋白酶对牛乳中的酪蛋白预消化，使之转化为易被消化吸收的类乳清蛋白，通过控制蛋白质的水解度，使酪蛋白与类乳清蛋白的比例达到４０：６０，从而避免添加乳清粉的传统工艺。本文介绍了蛋白酶的选择、酶的固定化工艺、及新型婴儿配方乳粉的生产工艺，并研究了改性酪蛋白与乳清蛋白的有关性质，证明了酪蛋白经蛋白酶水解后变成了分子量较小的多肽，其许多相关性质完全可以与乳清蛋白相媲美，甚至优于乳清蛋白，通过调整脂肪酸含量及强化维生素和微量元素，使整个配方更接近母乳，并符合国家有关婴幼儿配方食品标准。     

Effects of gelation temperature on Mozzarella-type curd made from buffalo and cows' milk: 2. Curd yield, overall quality and casein fractions

The overall quality of Mozzarella-type curds made from buffalo and cows' milks were measured at gelation temperatures of 28, 34 and 39°C, and cutting times of 45, 60, 75 and 90min after chymosin addition. The curd yield and moisture content decreased with increasing gelation temperature, while whey fat losses increased. The effect of higher gelation temperature (39°C) was more pronounced in cows' milk than buffalo milk. This results in more fat losses and lower yields in both milk samples at a gelation temperature of 39°C. The minimum losses of fat and protein in rennet whey occurred at a gelation temperature of 34°C in both milk samples. The curd yield was higher in buffalo milk as compared to cows' milk. This is due to difference in total solids (fat and protein contents) of the two types of bovine milk. The different cutting times had a small effect on the yield and overall quality of curds made from both milk types. Curd moisture and loss tangent have a strong relationship with respect to effects of gelation temperature. Two different curd drainage methods (centrifugation and Buchner funnel filtration) were used to compare the final overall quality of Mozzarella-type curds made from both milk types. The α(s1) and β casein fractions were found to be in different proportions in the two milk types. The total- and casein bound-calcium were higher in buffalo milk than cows' milk. The total protein, casein and fat were also found to be higher in buffalo milk than cows' milk.     

The use of spray-dried buffalo milk as a potential infant food

Four different formulae have been used to modify buffaloes' milk. These formulae shared the basic modifications of dilution with rennet whey, addition of sucrose and starch and fortifying with vitamins. Formula B differed from A by replacement of butter fat with liquid butter fat at 23 °C; formula C one-third of its fat content was replaced with corn oil, while formula D was acidified with citric acid to pH 5.7 before processing. The chemical properties of formula A, B and C were nearly the same, while formula D differed considerably. The rate of peptic and tryptic digestion of the different formulae were comparable to spraydried buffalo milk. Milk powder with different formulae were stored under nitrogen for 6 months at room temperature. The samples were analysed every month for moisture, free fat, pH, solubility and wettability. The changes in these properties were slight being in the same order in formula A, B and C while formula D showed slightly greater changes. Formula A and D showed good oxidative stability, while formula B and C became oxidised in the fifth month.     

应用SDS-PAGE法评价乳基婴幼儿配方食品中有效蛋白质组分

利用SDS-PAGE法评价乳基婴幼儿配方食品中的有效蛋白组分,优化了样品前处理方法,采用Bio-Rad Quantity One软件对电泳谱图进行数据分析,实现牛乳蛋白组分的定性和半定量测定。采用该法对我国市售婴幼儿配方食品中的牛乳蛋白有效成分进行了质量评价分析,发现0～12月龄婴儿配方食品基本符合GB 10765-2010中对乳清蛋白不得低于60%总蛋白的规定;0～6月龄Ⅰ段婴儿配方食品中的乳清蛋白含量最高,乳清蛋白/酪蛋白为1.57～2.12(61∶39～67∶33);6～12月龄的Ⅱ段较大婴儿配方食品中乳清蛋白相对Ⅰ段少,二者比例为1.06～1.55(52∶48～61∶39);而在12月龄以上的Ⅲ段幼儿配方食品中二者比例为0.65～0.71(40∶60～42∶58)。虽然Ⅰ段婴儿配方食品乳清蛋白/酪蛋白符合标准,但是在母乳中占主要成分的α-LA(α-乳白蛋白)在Ⅰ段婴儿配方食品中含量偏低(19.1%～24.1%),母乳中不存在的α-CN(α-酪蛋白)在Ⅰ段婴儿配方食品中却占11.9%～17.8%,另外还发现Ig G(免疫球蛋白G)在乳基婴幼儿配方食品中的含量偏低。     

水牛奶乳清蛋白制备抗氧化活性肽工艺的研究

实验是以水牛奶为原料,分离纯化后得到乳清蛋白。利用碱性蛋白酶、中性蛋白酶、胰蛋白酶、木瓜蛋白酶和胃蛋白酶5种不同的蛋白酶对水牛奶乳清蛋白酶解以制备抗氧化活性多肽。酶筛选结果显示,中性蛋白酶是最适宜酶解水牛奶乳清蛋白制备抗氧化活性肽,其酶解液的还原能力和DPPH自由基清除率较其他4种酶高。探讨酶解反应时pH、温度、时间、酶浓度对酶解反应的水解度、酶解液的还原能力和DPPH自由基的清除率的影响,在单因素试验基础上,采用响应面法对酶解工艺进行优化。结果表明,中性蛋白酶酶解乳清蛋白的最佳工艺参数为:pH为7.4,温度为50.5℃,酶与底物浓度比为2.1%,酶解时间5.0h,此时2mg/mL酶解物的DPPH自由基清除率为32.58%。实测结果与预测值吻合效果良好。     

Short communication: Space allocation in intensive Mediterranean buffalo production influences the profile of functional biomolecules in milk and dairy products

The aim of the present study was to determine if space allocation influenced the concentration of biomolecules in buffalo milk and dairy products. Intensively housed buffaloes (n = 96) were randomly assigned to 2 groups according to days in milk, parity, and milk yield: group S10 had a space allocation of 10 m² per buffalo and group S15 had a space allocation of 15 m² per buffalo. Individual milk yield was recorded daily. Twice a month, a bulk milk sample was collected for each group, as well as whey, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, to assess cheese yield and to conduct HPLC-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry, milk antioxidant activity, and cell viability analyses. We tested milk extracts from the 2 groups in vitro to evaluate their efficacy in counteracting endothelial oxidative damage induced by high glucose. We evaluated reproductive function in 28 buffaloes from each group using the Ovsynch-timed artificial insemination program. We observed no differences in milk quantity or quality in terms of fat, protein, or lactose, and reproductive function did not differ between the 2 groups. Compared with group S10, group S15 had higher concentrations of carnitine (56.7 ± 1.1 vs. 39.8 ± 0.7 mg/L in milk and 40.9 ± 0.8 vs. 31.7 ± 0.7 mg/L in whey), acetyl-l-carnitine (51.9 ± 0.3 vs. 39.7 ± 0.7 mg/L in milk and 41.1 ± 1.7 vs. 28.7 ± 2.6 mg/L in whey), propionyl-l-carnitine (34.8 ± 1.0 vs. 21.0 ± 0.9 mg/L in milk and 26.9 ± 0.8 vs. 17.6 ± 1.2 mg/L in whey), glycine betaine (23.1 ± 1.9 vs. 13.5 ± 1.6 mg/L in milk and 10.7 ± 0.4 vs. 7.9 ± 0.5 mg/L in whey), and δ-valerobetaine (24.2 ± 0.5 vs. 16.7 ± 0.5 mg/L in milk and 22.0 ± 0.9 vs. 15.5 ± 0.7 mg/L in whey). Group S15 also had higher total antioxidant activity than group S10 (56.7 ± 1.9 vs. 46.4 ± 1.13 mM Trolox equivalents). Co-incubation of high-glucose-treated endothelial cells with milk extracts from group S15 improved cell viability compared with cells treated with high glucose only; it also reduced intracellular lipid peroxidation (144.3 ± 0.4 vs. 177.5 ± 1.9%), reactive oxygen species (141.3 ± 0.9 vs. 189.3 ± 4.7 optical density units), and cytokine release (tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-1β, IL-6). Greater space allocation was associated with higher levels of biomolecules in buffalo milk. This could have been the result of improved welfare in buffaloes that were allocated more space.     

水牛奶奶油冰淇淋的研制

以水牛奶奶油为主要基料,加入奶粉、白砂糖、复配增稠剂等,以感官评分为参考,研究开发一款特色水牛奶冰淇淋.通过单因素试验研究奶粉、水牛奶奶油、蛋黄粉、白砂糖、复配增稠剂、浓缩蛋白粉添加量对产品感官质量的影响,在单因素的基础上,结合二次通用旋转组合设计优化确定水牛奶冰淇淋的最佳配方,并研究其产品质量.结果表明,水牛奶冰淇淋...     

Comparison of the principal proteins in bovine, caprine, buffalo, equine and camel milk

Proteomic analysis of bovine, caprine, buffalo, equine and camel milk highlighted significant interspecies differences. Camel milk was found to be devoid of β-lactoglobulin, whereas β-lactoglobulin was the major whey protein in bovine, buffalo, caprine, and equine milk. Five different isoforms of κ-casein were found in camel milk, analogous to the micro-heterogeneity observed for bovine κ-casein. Several spots observed in 2D-electrophoretograms of milk of all species could tentatively be identified as polypeptides arising from the enzymatic hydrolysis of caseins. The understanding gained from the proteomic comparison of these milks may be of relevance both in terms of identifying sources of hypoallergenic alternatives to bovine milk and detection of adulteration of milk samples and products.     

产ACE抑制肽乳酸菌的筛选、益生特性评定及应用

目的:筛选出富产血管紧张素转化酶(Angiotensin converting enzyme,ACE)抑制肽的乳酸菌并评定其益生特性.方法:依据蛋白水解度及ACE抑制率对乳酸菌进行初筛,然后依据模拟胃肠消化后的ACE抑制率最终筛出2株乳酸菌ZJUIDS09和ZJUIDS11,进一步评价其耐酸、耐胆盐、抗生素耐药性和抑菌...     

Detection of the adulteration of water buffalo milk and mozzarella with cow’s milk by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of β-lactoglobulin variants

A liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry method for detecting a fraudulent addition of cow’s milk to water buffalo milk and mozzarella is described. The presented approach utilises the whey protein β-lactoglobulin as marker for an adulteration. It offers a rapid determination combined with unequivocal identification of the marker protein in every run. An in-depth discussion of the subsequent data analysis highlights the potential problems of obtaining quantitative information on the level of adulteration. In an examination of 18 commercial buffalo mozzarella samples three products were found to be adulterated with high levels of cow’s milk.     

羊乳乳清蛋白组成和功能及其与人乳、牛乳的对比分析

本研究将羊乳、牛乳、人乳中乳清蛋白进行分离并结合液质联用技术鉴定,在羊乳、牛乳、人乳乳清蛋白中分别鉴定出156、278、454种蛋白质。与牛乳与人乳乳清蛋白对比显示,羊乳含有99种特异性表达蛋白质,与牛乳和人乳分别有31种和15种相同表达蛋白质。通过分析基因本体(gene ontology,GO)功能注释发现,羊乳乳清蛋白在生物过程中主要发挥生物调节作用;在分子功能上,主要体现在结合作用方面;在细胞组成上,参与的细胞组成主要为细胞器区和胞外区。羊乳乳清蛋白在以上三种功能上与人乳有较大差距,但与牛乳相近。通过分析京都基因与基因组百科全书系统(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)代谢通路可知,羊乳主要参与补体和凝血级联反应以及吞噬作用,对人体免疫能力有积极影响。对羊乳与人乳、牛乳乳清蛋白组成及功能区别的研究,为羊乳的进一步研究和开发提供一定的理论参考。     

双向电泳技术鉴别牛羊乳品真实性

采用双向电泳技术对牛羊乳品的蛋白质指纹进行分析。首先通过全乳图谱分析牛羊乳的差异蛋白,然后针对婴幼儿配方粉、乳清粉等开展方法特异性研究,通过婴幼儿配方粉添加实验开展方法灵敏度研究,最后对市售配方粉、液态乳、酸乳等进行检测。总体上,双向电泳技术信息丰度高,信息直观,重复性良好,能准确分辨牛羊乳及乳清,灵敏度达到5%。通过检测,8 份市售样品中有1 份酸羊乳实际为牛乳,图谱蛋白指纹信息清晰,直观反映产品真实性。     

水牛奶饮料酒的研制

以水牛奶、大麦麦芽和黑米为主要原料,经过一次生物共同发酵研制出一种营养丰富的水牛奶饮料酒。在单因素实验的基础上,通过正交实验确定产品最佳配方:水牛奶与麦汁比例5∶5,水牛奶与黑米汁比例3∶7,白砂糖添加量7%,酵母菌接种量2%,乳酸菌接种量1%,发酵温度35℃,发酵时间20h。     

Effects of In Vitro Proteolysis on the Allergenicity of Major Whey Proteins

The effects of in vitro proteolysis on the allergenicity of major whey proteins (α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin) by simulating the human gastrointestinal conditions were evaluated. The proteolysis of demineralized whey with pepsin (pH 2.0 for 30 min) and/or various pancreatic enzymes (pH 7.5 for 60 and 240 min) was performed by the pH-stat technique at 37°C. The enzyme inactivation was performed by heating at 80°C for 20 min. Allergenicity of the hydrolyzates was evaluated by RAST inhibition using sera obtained from children allergic to whey proteins. Selective proteolysis of whey by pepsin and α-chymotrypsin was the most efficient combination of enzymes to reduce the allergenicity of both α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin. The above hydrolyzate could be used to develop an ingredient for infant milk formula with a lower allergenicity.