2020 December Board Book

NUTRITION AND HEALTH Bioactivity of Milk Fat Globules from Dairy Streams BACKGROUND: Rising inflammatory/autoimmune diseases are associated with gut microbiome alterations. Conventional therapeutic approaches include removal of dairy products from diets of affected individuals. ProCream (a byproduct of whey protein isolate production) is an undervalued resource for the dairy industry as it is an abundant source of health-promoting compounds such as small Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) and glycoproteins . OBJECTIVES: This study aims to build on previous findings on the potential benefits of ProCream for health. Fractionation of ProCream into small fat globules and glycosylated proteins. Assess beneficial activities on gut microbiome, intestinal barrier function, and inflammation (in a mouse model). INDUSTRY BENEFIT: Greater return per volume of milk through added-value ingredients. Can take dairy protein to the next level for improving overall health. Extract bioactive compounds from affordable whey co-products.

Researcher: Daniela Barile, UC Davis

Timeline: Year 1 of 2, project total $149,999 ( 2021: $85,735 , 2022: $64,264)

2021 CMAB Budget Request: $ 85,735

(Partner project proposed to ADPI)

CDRF 2021 Proposed Budget and Projects