Donkey milk as a supplement in infant formula: Benefits and technological challenges

Souroullas, Kallis; Aspri, Maria; Papademas, Photis

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2018.04.051

Cited by 57 publications

(29 citation statements)

References 83 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The application of new technologies such as freeze drying and microencapsulation allows better exploitation of this product [32]. Several studies have revealed that DM is an adequate alternative to children suffering from cow milk proteins allergy (CMPA) [67,88], due to its low composition of caseins, which constitute the main allergenic components of milk. Sarti et al (2019) [67] have shown that DM has no negative influence on infants and children, and have assessed its ability to manage the "Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome" (FPIES) caused by cow's milk.…”

Section: Food and Other Applications Of Donkey Milkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sarti et al (2019) [67] have shown that DM has no negative influence on infants and children, and have assessed its ability to manage the "Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome" (FPIES) caused by cow's milk. However, cow's milk proteins cause immune reactions mediated by immunoglobulins E (IgE), which is also managed with DM [67,88]. Donkey milk is also an important vitamin D source, which can be obtained only from diet or from exposure to sun-light.…”

Section: Food and Other Applications Of Donkey Milkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Donkey milk is also an important vitamin D source, which can be obtained only from diet or from exposure to sun-light. The oral source of vitamin D can be important in winter and for people who cannot be exposed to sun-light [88].…”

Section: Food and Other Applications Of Donkey Milkmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Insights on Health and Food Applications of Equus asinus (Donkey) Milk Bioactive Proteins and Peptides—An Overview

Derdak

Sakoui

Pop

et al. 2020

Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Due to its similarity with human milk and its low allergenic properties, donkey milk has long been used as an alternative for infants and patients with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). In addition, this milk is attracting growing interest in human nutrition because of presumed health benefits. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumoral, antiproliferative and antidiabetic activity. In addition, it stimulates the immune system, regulates the gastrointestinal flora, and prevents inflammatory diseases. Although all donkey milk components can contribute to functional and nutritional effects, it is generally accepted that the whey protein fraction plays a significant role. This review aims to highlight the active proteins and peptides of donkey milk in comparison with other types of milk, emphasizing their properties and their roles in different fields of health and food applications.

show abstract

Section: Food and Other Applications Of Donkey Milkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Food and Other Applications Of Donkey Milkmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Insights on Health and Food Applications of Equus asinus (Donkey) Milk Bioactive Proteins and Peptides—An Overview

Derdak

Sakoui

Pop

et al. 2020

Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Due to its physico-chemical composition and nutritional quality similar to human milk, donkey milk is mainly used for feeding infants who suffer from a cows' milk protein allergy, or immunocompromised elderly people [7,8]. However, due to the small production and target market of the consumers, potential safety hazards, including the bacterial quality of raw donkey milk, should be subjected to stricter regulation [9].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microbial Populations of Fresh and Cold Stored Donkey Milk by High-Throughput Sequencing Provide Indication for A Correct Management of This High-Value Product

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Donkey milk is receiving increasing interest due to its attractive nutrient and functional properties (but also cosmetic), which make it a suitable food for sensitive consumers, such as infants with allergies, the immunocompromised, and elderly people. Our study aims to provide further information on the microbial variability of donkey milk under cold storage conditions. Therefore, we analysed by high-throughput sequencing the bacterial communities in unpasteurized donkey milk just milked, and after three days of conservation at 4 °C, respectively. Results showed that fresh donkey milk was characterized by a high incidence of spoilage Gram-negative bacteria mainly belonging to Pseudomonas spp. A composition lower than 5% of lactic acid bacteria was found in fresh milk samples, with Lactococcus spp. being the most abundant. The occurrence of microbial species belonging to risk group 2 was found in fresh milk. After three days of cold storage, the bacterial biodiversity of donkey milk was strongly reduced, since about 93% of the bacterial communities were identified as different species of psychrotrophic Pseudomonas. In conclusion, we report a preliminary description of the microbial diversity of donkey milk by using a metagenomic approach and encouraging a correct exploitation of this high-value niche product.

show abstract

“…In the last decade, because of anti-allergenic properties, mainly in infants exhibiting Cow Milk Protein Allergy [52][53][54], donkey milk has received interest as a breast milk substitute, mainly due to its colostrum content. Thus, the study of the β-lactoglobulin, identified in two molecular forms-β-lactoglobulin I, and β-lactoglobulin II-in donkey milk and colostrum, respectively [55].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of Environmental Factors’ Impact on Donkeys’ Colostrum Quality

et al. 2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:Colostrum is a natural product, issued by both mammals and humans in the first week of lactation. Among different species, donkey colostrum is considered to have, in addition to a valuable composition in nutrients and immune factors, an outstanding similitude with human colostrum. In this context, and taking into account the scarcity of available data concerning the interaction between climate factors and colostrum quality, a trial was conducted aiming to identify the possible influence of environmental factors on donkey colostrum nutritional traits. A stock of 175 jennies from 7 farms located in Cluj and Sălaj Counties was analyzed over a 7-day postpartum period. During the experimental period, the daily temperature, humidity, and wind velocity data were collected. Strong positive correlations are reported between the studied colostrum nutritional traits (fat, protein and lactose). Testing the impact of some environmental parameters upon nutritional content of donkey colostrum indicated three factors that have an influence on the nutritional quality of donkey milk colostrum, labelled as: colostrum nutritional traits, environmental air traits and some colostrum nutritional traits, and climatic traits and some colostrum nutritional traits.

show abstract

Donkey milk as a supplement in infant formula: Benefits and technological challenges

Cited by 57 publications

References 83 publications

Insights on Health and Food Applications of Equus asinus (Donkey) Milk Bioactive Proteins and Peptides—An Overview

Insights on Health and Food Applications of Equus asinus (Donkey) Milk Bioactive Proteins and Peptides—An Overview

Microbial Populations of Fresh and Cold Stored Donkey Milk by High-Throughput Sequencing Provide Indication for A Correct Management of This High-Value Product

Analysis of Environmental Factors’ Impact on Donkeys’ Colostrum Quality

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About