Increase of calcium and reduction of lactose concentration in milk by treatment with kefir grains and eggshell.

Int J Food Sci Nutr

a Bone Biology Laboratory, School of Medicine , Rosario National University, Rosario , Argentina ;

Published: December 2016

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  • Dairy products are crucial for calcium intake, but declining consumption leads to health issues like osteoporosis and fractures in adults.
  • The study explores creating a homemade calcium-enriched, lactose-reduced milk using eggshell and kefir, measuring key components during preparation.
  • Results indicate the new beverage has lower lactose and higher calcium than untreated milk, with similar intestinal absorption rates, while increasing urinary calcium excretion in human participants.

Article Abstract

Dairy products are the main source of calcium (Ca), but the loss of the consumption habit contributes to low consumption in adulthood, which leads to osteoporosis and increased fracture risk. Domestic use of kefir is straightforward and the eggshell is a natural discarded source of Ca. This paper proposes the development of an enriched Ca reduced lactose milk using eggshell and kefir. During the in vitro preparation, the pH, Ca and lactose contents were measured. Ca intestinal absorption of untreated milk and milk with kefir was compared. Finally, human volunteers consumed this dairy product and 24-h urine Ca was measured. Results showed that the beverage has lower lactose and higher Ca than untreated milk and milk with kefir. Intestinal Ca absorption was not different between both milks and an increase in urinary Ca excretion was observed in humans. This study provides a methodology to prepare at home a dairy product that could contribute to improve the Ca intake in adults.

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