Hongbo Li , Hui Chen , Xu Li , Xianjun Gao , Siyuan Xu , Dingkuo Liu , Hongjuan Li , Jinghua Yu
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Insights into the construction and in vitro digestion of simulated breast milk fat globules: the role of cholesterol at the interface
The interfacial structure and composition of milk fat globules play a crucial role for infant. However, the role of cholesterol in the reconstruction of milk fat globule membranes has been less focused. This study investigated the effects of cholesterol on the physicochemical stability, interfacial composition and digestive properties of simulated breast milk emulsions. Cholesterol addition reduced interfacial tension, resulting in emulsion with the smallest average particle size (425 ± 9.11 nm), highest intermolecular electrostatic repulsion (−13.86 ± 0.29 mV), and optimal stability at 20 mg 100 mL−1. In an in vitro simulated infant digestion model, emulsions with 20 mg 100 mL−1 cholesterol exhibited minimal flocculation and the highest free fatty acid release, both favorable for infant digestion. The findings highlighted the role of cholesterol in enhancing the physical and digestive properties of milk fat globules, offering insights for the development of improved infant formulas.
期刊介绍:
The International Dairy Journal publishes significant advancements in dairy science and technology in the form of research articles and critical reviews that are of relevance to the broader international dairy community. Within this scope, research on the science and technology of milk and dairy products and the nutritional and health aspects of dairy foods are included; the journal pays particular attention to applied research and its interface with the dairy industry.
The journal''s coverage includes the following, where directly applicable to dairy science and technology:
• Chemistry and physico-chemical properties of milk constituents
• Microbiology, food safety, enzymology, biotechnology
• Processing and engineering
• Emulsion science, food structure, and texture
• Raw material quality and effect on relevant products
• Flavour and off-flavour development
• Technological functionality and applications of dairy ingredients
• Sensory and consumer sciences
• Nutrition and substantiation of human health implications of milk components or dairy products
International Dairy Journal does not publish papers related to milk production, animal health and other aspects of on-farm milk production unless there is a clear relationship to dairy technology, human health or final product quality.