Study on chemical composition, oxidative indicators and heat load indicators of camel and cow milk powders

Abstract:

In this study, chemical composition, heat load and oxidative indicators were analyzed for camel milk powders and also compare with cow milk powder. The levels of vitamin C, ash, and chloride content were found to be higher in camel milk powders when compared to cow milk powders. A significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed in all oxidative parameters of the milk powders. Our results clearly indicate that antioxidant activity of camel milk powder was higher than other powder. Cow milk powder had higher HMF and lactulose content. It is worth mentioned that camel milk powder was higher WPNI (less denaturized) due to the absence of the heat-sensitive β-lg in camel milk.