Exploring lipid digestion discrepancies between preterm formula and human milk: Insights from in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and the impact of added milk fat.

Lipids play a pivotal role in the nutrition of preterm infants, acting as a primary energy source. Due to their underdeveloped gastrointestinal systems, lipid malabsorption is common, leading to insufficient energy intake and slowed growth. Therefore, it is critical to explore the reasons behind the low lipid absorption rate in formulas for preterm infants.

Evaluation of the properties of whey protein films with modifications.

Whey protein concentrate (WPC) has been widely studied as a biodegradable bio-based packaging material in the food industry. In this study, different whey protein films were obtained through physical, chemical, enzymatic, and composite modifications. The molecular structure, micro-morphology, mechanical properties, barrier properties, and other characteristics of the films were evaluated.

Plastein reaction enhanced bile-acid binding capacity of soybean protein hydrolysates and whey protein hydrolysates.

Plastein reaction is a modification reaction that can improve the functional properties of protein hydrolysate. The product of the reaction is a thixotropic aggregation of peptides. This study investigated the formation condition of soybean-whey plastein and bile acid binding capacity of plastein.