Methods of incorporating polyunsaturated fatty acids in milk
AssigneeMartek Biosciences Corporation
InventorsJesus R. Abril, William R Barclay, Archimede Mordenti, Marco Tassinari, Alessandro Zotti
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Abstract
Method for incorporating polyunsaturated fatty acids into milk with improved efficiency. The methods include protecting the polyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, with a protective agent prior to feeding the fatty acids to a milk producing animal. Methods for feeding polyunsaturated fatty acids to milk producing animals by top dressing a polyunsaturated fatty acid supplement on top of animal feed compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are also provided.
Claims2
A method of producing PUFA-enriched milk, comprising the steps of:
- (a) adding a top dressing layer comprising omega-3 PUFA, omega-6 PUFA, or a combination thereof on top of feed to form a top dressed feed, wherein the PUFA top dressing layer contains an effective amount of PUFA to produce PUFA-enriched milk;
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- (b) feeding said top dressed feed to a milk-producing animal.
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