International Journal of Fermented Foods

  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2

Buttermilk: An Unrevealed Nutraceutical

1Executive Officer, GCMMF Ltd., Anand

2Assistant Professor, Dairy Chemistry Department, SMC College of Dairy Science, AAU, Anand, Gujarat, India

3Assistant Professor, DDPO, SMC College of Dairy Science, AAU, Anand, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Buttermilk is a refreshing drink obtained in the preparation of butter from dahi or by churning cream. It is rich source of phospholipids and other constituents of MFGM. Therapeutic Properties of Buttermilk is described in Ayurveda texts. Consuming buttermilk on regular basis offers manly health benefits. Presence of MFGM has given buttermilk an added value. Cultured buttermilk also serves as a good source of bioactive peptide which can offer additional therapeutic values.

Keywords

Buttermilk, MFGM, health benefits