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Processing milk with both pasteurization and homogenization enhances the release of beneficial 18-carbon fatty acids (FAs), including omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs), during digestion.

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  • Food Science
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Dairy Processing

Background:

  • Milkfat contains beneficial long-chain fatty acids (FAs) with health benefits.
  • Limited information exists on how milk processing affects the digestibility of these FAs.
  • Identifying and quantifying these FAs is challenging due to their low abundance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the effects of common milk processing methods on the digestibility of 18-carbon fatty acids.
  • To analyze fatty acid profiles of raw, homogenized, and heat-treated milk before and after in vitro digestion.
  • To understand the impact of processing on the release of healthy FAs in milk.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of fatty acid profiles in raw and processed milk samples.
  • In vitro digestion model to simulate human digestion.
  • Use of a highly sensitive separation column for improved FA identification.
  • Comparison of FA release under different processing conditions (pasteurization, homogenization, combined).

Main Results:

  • Combined pasteurization and homogenization significantly increased the release of 18-carbon FAs.
  • Higher release observed for oleic acid, linoleic acid (omega-6), rumenic acid (CLA), and linolenic acid (omega-3).
  • Processing significantly impacted the digestibility of these beneficial FAs compared to no treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Milk processing, particularly combined pasteurization and homogenization, enhances the release of beneficial 18-carbon fatty acids.
  • Understanding processing effects is crucial for maximizing the health benefits of FAs from milk and dairy products.
  • This research aids in comprehending FA release during consumption of processed dairy foods.