Nutritive composition of Tarag, the traditional naturally-fermented goat milk in China

Ecol Food Nutr. 2009 Mar-Apr;48(2):112-22. doi: 10.1080/03670240802634209.

Abstract

Nutritive compositions were analyzed in 10 batches of samples of Tarag (the traditional naturally-fermented goat milk), which were collected in the Mongolian community in China. Results showed that Tarag had richer nutrients than yoghurt. Tarag-2 (from Zang goats) had better chemical nutrient density than Tarag-1 (from Chaidamu goats). Tarag was rich in casein, lactoferrin, serum albumin, β-lactoglobulin, α-lactalbumin, and 3 unknown fractions in certain samples. Microbiological enumeration revealed that Tarag contained large lactic acid bacteria and yeast. Tarag was judged nutritious and indicated the latent value for people's health.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caseins / analysis*
  • Cultured Milk Products / chemistry*
  • Diet*
  • Goats
  • Humans
  • Lactalbumin / analysis*
  • Lactoferrin / analysis*
  • Lactoglobulins / analysis*
  • Nutritive Value
  • Serum Albumin / analysis*
  • Yogurt

Substances

  • Caseins
  • Lactoglobulins
  • Serum Albumin
  • Lactalbumin
  • Lactoferrin