Abstract
Agro-industrial by-products, rich in polyphenols, can significantly influence milk production through rumen fermentation. In Egypt, especially in small villages, buffalo milk has a larger market potential than cow milk. This study explores using agro-waste feed ingredients to enhance raw buffalo milk's functional properties, including polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins A and C, α-tocopherol, and CLA content. Thirty dairy water buffaloes were divided into five groups: one on a basal diet (silage) and four on diets with 25% agro-wastes (barley, sweet potato/carrot, biscuit/cake, and tomato pomace). Over a 90-day trial, milk samples were collected. Results showed that sweet potato/carrot and tomato pomace improved vitamins A and C and phenolic compounds, boosting antioxidant capacity. Tomato pomace and biscuit/cake waste diets also increased CLA and α-tocopherol content. This study recommends these agro-waste ingredients for enhancing functional buffalo milk, beneficial for small to medium milk producers.
Citation
Abd El-Maksoud A.A., Radwan M.A., Rahmy H.A., Elshaghabee F.M., Hamed A.M. Agro-industrial by-products as a feeding strategy for producing functional milk.
Food systems. 2024;7(2):213-219.
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