Bovine colostrum is milk rich in nutrients and a large number of bioactive ingredients secreted by cows in the first few days after giving birth, providing the newborn with an initial supply of vital nutrients. It can be used as a health-beneficial dietary supplement to enhance immunity and gastrointestinal health.
Alfa Chemistry, as a leading supplier of dietary supplements, provides high-quality bovine colostrum powder for use in health products to help improve human health.
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Bovine Colostrum Powder
Although it is rich in nutrients, bovine colostrum has high acidity, high viscosity, special bitterness and a fishy smell, and is easily deformed and solidified when heated, so it cannot be eaten directly. Alfa Chemistry offers bovine colostrum processed into powder, with stable properties, in the form of freeze-dried powder and spray-dried powder.
We provide high-quality bovine colostrum powder with different immunoglobulin G (IgG) contents to choose from, which can be used as dietary supplements to enhance human health and well-being. Click here to contact us if you require this product.
Functional Ingredients in the Bovine Colostrum
A rich source of nutrients, bovine colostrum is becoming a focal point in the creation of functional dairy products, and it is attracting interest as a possible ingredient in dietary supplements. Below are listed its key functional ingredients.
Bovine colostrum contains high amounts of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, E, K, D, C, and B vitamins, which are essential to human health and are found in various forms in colostrum. Many minerals are also present in it, including calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus, which are significantly more concentrated than in mature milk [1].
Immunoglobulin serves as a natural active antibody within the body, demonstrating notable specificity and diversity. In bovine colostrum, IgG constitutes 85-90% of the total immunoglobulins, and stands as the predominant immunoglobulin in bovine colostrum, with a concentration surpassing that found in mature milk [1].
Bovine colostrum boasts an abundance of iron-binding proteins, with lactoferrin emerging as a principal component and a key glycoprotein. Lactoferrin enhances iron absorption by binding strongly to iron. It has a variety of functions, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antitumor and immunomodulatory effects [1].
Bovine colostrum encompasses a variety of enzymes, including lactoperoxidase, lysozyme, and insulin-like growth factors. Lactoperoxidase serves as the primary antibacterial enzyme, safeguarding the body's mucous membranes against microorganisms. Lysozyme synergizes with other antibacterial substances, augmenting immune function. Meanwhile, insulin-like growth factors stimulate cell proliferation and differentiation [1].
Production Processes of Bovine Colostrum Powder
Bovine colostrum needs to be processed into a stable powder through a series of processes for use in dietary supplements in various forms (powder, liquid, tablets or pills). The following is a brief description of the sterilization and drying processes in the production of bovine colostrum powder.
- Pasteurization and sterilization: Pathogens originating from the mammary gland may contaminate colostrum and affect the quality of proteins and colostrum-based products, so effective elimination of pathogens through pasteurization and sterilization is required to ensure high-quality colostrum production [2].
- Spray drying and drying: Following pathogen elimination, preservation of bovine colostrum becomes paramount. To ensure long-term storage and subsequent processing without compromising its components, bovine colostrum must undergo drying to yield a stable powder product. Spray drying and freeze drying stand out as the most commonly employed methods in the dairy industry [2].
Alfa Chemistry has been focusing on dietary supplements for many years, and we provide high-quality bovine colostrum powder to our customers. If you have any needs, please feel free to contact us.
References
- Arslan, A.; et al. Bovine colostrum and its potential for human health and nutrition. Front Nutr. 2021; 8: 651721.
- Kaplan, M.; et al. Production of bovine colostrum for human consumption to improve health. Front Pharmacol. 2021; 12: 796824.
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