Publications by authors named "A Brodkorb"

This work assessed four varieties of quinoa leaves, two grown in Ireland and two in Chile, as endogenous sources of soluble proteins. The four leaf protein extracts, obtained using mild extraction conditions, had different nutrient compositions, with protein contents ranging from 53 ± 2 to 63 ± 2 %. The protein extract from variety quinoa Zeno (Ireland) presented the lowest content of chlorophyll, 0.

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The objective of this study was to establish the impact of β-casein A1/A1, A1/A2 and A2/A2 phenotypes on the cheese-making process, cheese structure and on the subsequent in vitro gastric digestion properties of the cheese samples. The time required for curd cutting in cheese milk containing β-casein A2/A2 was significantly delayed, compared to milks containing β-caseins A1/A1 and A1/A2. After 180 days of ripening no differences were observed in the level of soluble nitrogen at pH 4.

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Bovine milk proteins account for 10% of the global protein supply, which justifies the importance of thoroughly understanding their digestive processes. Extensive research on digestion is being conducted both and . However, interpretations and comparisons across different studies require a thorough understanding of the methodologies used.

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A pasture or concentrate-based dietary regime impacts a variety of factors including both ruminal health and function, and consequently milk production and quality. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of feeding differing pasture levels on the metabolite composition of bovine ruminal fluid. Ruminal fluid was obtained from rumen-cannulated spring-calving cows (N = 9, Holstein-Friesian breed, average lactation number = 5) fed one of three diets across a full lactation season.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explored how the stage of lactation and diet (high, medium, or no pasture) affect the composition and quality of Cheddar cheese.
  • It found that while overall cheese composition remained similar across diets, fatty acid profiles varied significantly, with pasture-fed cheese showing higher levels of beneficial nutrients like omega-3s.
  • Additionally, the stage of lactation had a more pronounced effect on the ripening characteristics and protein content of the cheese than diet alone.
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