About this Research Topic
Dairy processing and modification play crucial roles in the production of dairy products, which are not only essential for human nutrition but also hold significant economic value worldwide. Innovations in processing technologies, such as membrane filtration, microfluidics, and ultrasound, have revolutionized the dairy industry, impacting product quality and functionality. Moreover, modifying the dairy matrix or its properties influenced by the genetic variants of milk proteins, can enhance the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients, both before and after digestion, leading to the development of functional dairy products with improved sensory and nutritional profiles. Additionally, the impact of processing and modification on allergenicity and immunogenicity is a critical area of study. This special issue also addresses sustainability aspects, including the development of animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, novel and innovative packaging trends, as well as energy efficiency in processes. Furthermore, it explores the influence of cow genotype on the structure-functionality of milk and dairy products.
The goal of this special issue is to highlight the latest advancements and innovations in dairy processing and modification, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the field. One of the main objectives is to showcase innovative dairy processing technologies, such as membrane filtration, microfluidics, and ultrasound, and their impact on improving product quality and functionality. Another important aim is to explore how processing techniques affect the structure and functionality of milk components, including milk proteins and lipids. By understanding these effects, researchers and industry professionals can develop strategies to enhance the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients in dairy products, both before and after digestion. Furthermore, the special issue seeks to investigate the role of dairy matrix modification affected by the genetic variants of milk proteins, and its influence on milk and dairy products functionality. This includes examining the impact of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products, as well as addressing sustainability aspects, such as the development of animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, novel/innovative packaging types, process and energy efficiency.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspective articles that contribute to the understanding and advancement of dairy processing and modification. The scope of this Research Topic includes, but is not limited to, the following themes:
• Innovations in dairy processing technologies Effects of processing on the structure and functionality of milk components Role of dairy matrix modification by genetic variants of milk proteins, dairy processing and functionality before and after digestion.
• Impact of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products.
• Sustainability aspects of dairy processing, including animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
• Novel and innovative packaging trends for dairy products Utilization of waste from dairy industries Health benefits of dairy products Functional food categories based on dairy products
• Importance of cow genotype on the structure-functionality of milk and dairy products.
The goal of this special issue is to highlight the latest advancements and innovations in dairy processing and modification, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the field. One of the main objectives is to showcase innovative dairy processing technologies, such as membrane filtration, microfluidics, and ultrasound, and their impact on improving product quality and functionality. Another important aim is to explore how processing techniques affect the structure and functionality of milk components, including milk proteins and lipids. By understanding these effects, researchers and industry professionals can develop strategies to enhance the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients in dairy products, both before and after digestion. Furthermore, the special issue seeks to investigate the role of dairy matrix modification affected by the genetic variants of milk proteins, and its influence on milk and dairy products functionality. This includes examining the impact of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products, as well as addressing sustainability aspects, such as the development of animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, novel/innovative packaging types, process and energy efficiency.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspective articles that contribute to the understanding and advancement of dairy processing and modification. The scope of this Research Topic includes, but is not limited to, the following themes:
• Innovations in dairy processing technologies Effects of processing on the structure and functionality of milk components Role of dairy matrix modification by genetic variants of milk proteins, dairy processing and functionality before and after digestion.
• Impact of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products.
• Sustainability aspects of dairy processing, including animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
• Novel and innovative packaging trends for dairy products Utilization of waste from dairy industries Health benefits of dairy products Functional food categories based on dairy products
• Importance of cow genotype on the structure-functionality of milk and dairy products.
Keywords: Dairy processing, Dairy product modification, Dairy matrix, Processing technologies, Membrane filtration, Ultrasound in dairy processing, Dairy industry innovations, Milk protein genetic variants, Nutrient bioavailability, Functional dairy products, Sensory profiles in dairy, Sustainable dairy practices, Dairy fats, Advances in dairy technology
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