Chemical composition and mineral content of goat milk from four indigenous Portuguese breeds in relation to one foreign breed

Raw goat milk samples from Saanen and indigenous Portuguese breeds were analysed for gross composition, minerals and trace elements. Mean results revealed that some distinction could be seen for the Serrana breed. A significant geographical difference (P < 0.05) between Serrana herds was also obs...

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Published in:International journal of dairy technology 2010-11, Vol.63 (4), p.516-522
Main Authors: TRANCOSO, INÊS M, TRANCOSO, MARIA A, MARTINS, ANTÓNIO P.L, ROSEIRO, LUÍSA B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal productions
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical composition
Coastal environments
Dairy industry
Food industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Goat milk composition
Goats
Milk
Milk and cheese industries. Ice creams
Minerals
Multivariate analysis
Physical properties
Portuguese goat breeds
Raw
Studies
Terrestrial animal productions
Toxicology
Trace elements
Vertebrates
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Summary:Raw goat milk samples from Saanen and indigenous Portuguese breeds were analysed for gross composition, minerals and trace elements. Mean results revealed that some distinction could be seen for the Serrana breed. A significant geographical difference (P < 0.05) between Serrana herds was also observed. Generally, milk from Saanen did not differ significantly (P > 0.05) from that of the indigenous Portuguese breeds. Multivariate analysis showed that goat breeds could be divided into two groups, the ones reared mainly inland and those reared towards the coast. Potentially toxic elements were not detected.
ISSN:1364-727X
1471-0307
DOI:10.1111/j.1471-0307.2010.00625.x