Study of the Biochemical Biodiversity of Camel Milk - PubMed (original) (raw)

Comparative Study

. 2019 Apr 9:2019:2517293.

doi: 10.1155/2019/2517293. eCollection 2019.

Affiliations

Comparative Study

Study of the Biochemical Biodiversity of Camel Milk

Sara Bouhaddaoui et al. ScientificWorldJournal. 2019.

Abstract

Due to its balanced composition in basic nutrients, its richness in vitamins and in minerals, camel milk has a special place in the daily diet of southern populations. The present study aimed at examining some physicochemical and biochemical characteristics of camel milk (Camelus dromedarius) in Morocco. To achieve this aim, three batches of samples of camel milk were collected from various regions (Dakhla, Errachida, and Fès-Meknes) undergoing physicochemical and biochemical analyses. Results showed that Moroccan camel milk is characterized by slight hydronium potential (pH=6.5), low Dornic acidity (15°D), low density (1.029 kg/l), and high content of ashes (8.06 g/l). Likewise, samples had a high content of macronutrients (Fats: 34.09 g/l; Proteins: 32.4 g/l; Sugar: 49.8 g/l) and micronutrients (Vitamin C: 27.53 mg/l; Flavonoids: 29.05 mg EQ/l: total phenolic compounds: 35.45mg GAE/l). In this respect, working on multiple specimens from different Moroccan regions highlighted an analytical diversity from the south to the north. Comparative study of samples from numerous territories all over the world has confirmed this diversity. North African milk is characterized by high content of proteins, fats, and sugar. On the other hand, oriental milk is peculiarized by high vitamin C content.

PubMed Disclaimer

Figures

Figure 1

Figure 1

Geographic distribution of the three studied samples of Camel's milk.

Figure 2

Figure 2

PCA representation of dromedary milk types and their physicochemical and biochemical characteristics represented on two components.

Similar articles

Cited by

References

    1. EL Abrak A. Encadrement sanitaire du cheptel camelin au Maroc. In: Dakkak A., editor. Maladies Parasitaires et Infectieuses du Dromadaire. Rabat, Morocco: Actes Editions; 2000. pp. 9–14.
    1. Faye B. Le Guide De L’Élevage Du Dromadaire. Libourne, France: Sanofi; 1997.
    1. Aissa R. B. Options Méditerranéens. 1989. Le dromadaire en Algérie; pp. 19–28. (Série A Séminaires Méditerranéens, no. 2).
    1. Ellouze S., Kamoun M. Options Méditerranéens. 1989. Evolution de la composition du lait de dromadaire en fonction du stade de la lactation; pp. 307–311. (Série Séminaire, no. 6).
    1. El-Demerdash A. O. Nutritive value and characterization properties of fermented camel milk fortified with some date palm products chemical, bacteriological and sensory properties. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences. 2013;2(4):174–180. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20130204.13. - DOI

Publication types

MeSH terms

Substances

LinkOut - more resources