ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Carotenoids in Milk and the Potential for Dairy Based Functional Foods.
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- Sensory and Physicochemical Evaluation of Dairy-Like Plant-Based Milk Formulations Predicted by Machine Learning.Journal of food science · 2026Article
- Enhanced lycopene fortification in eggs using poultry feed containing a carotenoid-oil preparation derived from metabolically engineered baker's yeast.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- The Effects of Dairy and Plant-Based Liquid Components on Lutein Liberation in Spinach Smoothies.Nutrients · 2023Article
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Abstract
Carotenoids are a family of over 1100 known natural pigments synthesized by plants, algae, fungi and bacteria. Dietary intake of carotenoids is necessary for mammals as they cannot be synthesized in the body. In cows, the nature of the diet consumed strongly influences the composition of milk produced and this includes carotenoid concentration and profile. Fresh forage is the richest source of carotenoids for cows. The main carotenoids identified in forages are lutein, β-carotene, zeaxanthin and epilutein. Manipulating cow feed via carotenoid supplementation increases the carotenoid content of bovine milk. In humans, carotenoids have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and provitamin A activity. Lutein is a major carotenoid in human milk and the brain tissue of adults and infants. Lutein and zeaxanthin are linked to improved eye health and cognitive function. Traditionally for humans, fruit and vegetables have been the main source of carotenoid intake. Functional foods present an opportunity to incorporate these naturally occurring compounds into milk products for added health benefits, widening the range of dietary sources of carotenoids. We offer an overview of the literature to date on carotenoid-fortified dairy products and infant formula. This review will describe and summarize the key mechanisms by which the carotenoid profile of bovine milk can be manipulated. We present findings on the origin and role of carotenoids in bovine and human milk, outline factors that impact the carotenoid content of milk, evaluate carotenoid-fortified milk products and discuss the associated challenges, such as bioaccessibility and stability.
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