ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2022
Characterisation of Zamorano-Leonese Donkey Milk as an Alternative Sustainably Produced Protein Food.
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- Impact of three mammalian milk-derived fortifiers on morbidity and mortality in preterm infants: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Pooled it
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- Incorporating Pooled Donkey Milk from Autochthonous Balkan and Banat Donkey Breeds into Traditional Dairy Products: Effects on Technological Properties, Nutritional Profile, and Sensory Acceptability ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Bioactive Protein Profile and Compositional Evolution of Donkey Milk Across Lactation Reflecting Its Nutritional and Functional Food Value.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nutritional Composition and Biological Activities of Donkey Milk: A Narrative Review.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Non-Bovine Milk as Functional Foods with Focus on Their Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Bioactivities.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Impact of Balkan and Banat Donkey Milk on the Technological Process, Microbiological Quality, Composition, and Consumer Acceptability of Rolled Cheese.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Proteomic Profiling of Donkey Milk Exosomes Highlights Bioactive Proteins with Immune-Related Functions.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Seasonal Variation in Essential Minerals, Trace Elements, and Potentially Toxic Elements in Donkey Milk from Banat and Balkan Breeds in the Zasavica Nature Reserve.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Methionine Alters the Fecal Microbiota and Enhances the Antioxidant Capacity of Lactating Donkeys.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Is there sufficient evidence to support the health benefits of including donkey milk in the diet?Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Review
- Analysis of the Differentially Expressed Proteins in Donkey Milk in Different Lactation Stages.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Potential of Endangered Local Donkey Breeds in Meat and Milk Production.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
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Abstract
The Zamorano-Leonese donkey is the local breed of the Castilla y León region of Spain and is a protected endangered species. The best way to preserve it is to explore viable alternatives such as milk production. Unlike other donkey breeds, this one has not been previously characterised. The aim of this work is the complete nutritional characterisation of its milk for human consumption, either directly or as an ingredient, to meet the new consumer expectations of sustainability and health concerns. This breed did not differ from others in terms of amino acid and protein profile. Its low concentration of β-lactoglobulin may be correlated to a low allergenicity. The presence of lactozyme and lactoferrin, which are potent antimicrobials, stand out among the proteins. This milk presented a higher content of unsaturated fatty acids, being oleic fatty acid the main one. Zamorano-Leonese donkey milk did have a higher content of vitamin C, riboflavin, folic acid and vitamin E than the other donkey breeds. It also had a high concentration of vitamin D despite its low-fat content. However, its mineral concentration was lower than other donkey breeds in line with its lower ash content. In terms of micronutrients, it had a high amount of zinc and selenium. Based on these results we can conclude that donkey milk is a food and/or ingredient with beneficial effects on cardiovascular health and the proper functioning of the immune system, as well as being a good source of protein. Therefore, donkey milk from this local species from Spain is a food and/or ingredient with beneficial nutritional properties and sustainable from an environmental point of view.
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