1Department of Research and Development, Siliconform GmbH, Schelmengriesstrasse 1, 86842, Türkheim, Allgäu, Germany
2Animal Physiology and Immunology, Centre of Life and Food Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 3, 85354, Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany
*email: shehadeh.kaskous@yahoo.de
Online published on 31 August, 2017.
Camel milk has numerous minor components which have special bioactive properties. These are present at significant concentrations and are beneficial for human diet and health e.g. lactoferrin, serum albumin, lysozyme, mono-and polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins B, C and E, manganese, iron, calcium and potassium, different types of immunoglobulins, as well as the hormone insulin and IGF-1. Regarding the importance of camel milk and the related health benefits of the bioactive ingredients, it must be consumed raw, fresh and should be free of pathogens.
Camel milk, bioactive substances, human health, milk composition
