Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue: 2

The nutritional value of non-bovine milk: An approach from a health perspective: A review

  • Author:
  • Kunal M. Gawai1,*, Subrota Hati2, Manishkumar Parmar3
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 131 to 136

1Department of Dairy Microbiology, College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University, Amreli-365 601, Gujarat, India

2Department of Dairy Microbiology, SMC College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388 110, Gujarat, India

3Department of Dairy Business Management, College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University, Amreli-365 601, Gujarat, India

*Corresponding Author: Kunal M. Gawai, Department of Dairy Microbiology, College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University, Amreli-365 601, Gujarat, India, Email: kunalgawai@gmail.com

Online published on 24 June, 2025.

Abstract

Several nutrients and health-promoting ingredients, including oligosaccharides, lipids, bioactive peptides, premium proteins, minerals and vitamins, are found in higher concentration in non-bovine milk. Because non-bovine milk contains proteins with varying structures and amino acid compositions, it is remarkably diversified. On the other hand, bioactive peptides derived from non-bovine milk offer promising prospects for the advancement of functional foods and other health-related sectors. As a consequence, generating novel products. Peptides derived from non-bovine milk are an intriguing source for functional meals with superior nutritional profiles because of their biofunctionalities and lack of negative effects. Camel milk stands out among these non-bovine milk alternatives because of its exceptional nutritional value, ease of digestion and health-promoting qualities like its ability to fight inflammation, bacteria and hyperlipidemia.

Keywords

Biofunctionality, Camel milk, Health benefits, Non-bovine milks, Nutritional significance