Advances in Milk Component Determination
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Dairy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 170
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metabolomics; lipidomics; analytical chemistry; mass spectrometry; milk lipids
Interests: metabolomics; lipidomics; analytical chemistry; mass spectrometry; milk lipids
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the latest analytical breakthroughs in identifying and quantifying complex milk components, including proteins, lipids, and minor bioactive compounds (vitamins, minerals and so on). As consumer demand for functional and high-quality dairy grows, precise characterization of milk constituents—from traditional bovine sources to emerging species like camel or goat—is essential.
We invite original research and comprehensive reviews addressing innovative methodologies, including, but not limited to, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, ICP-MS, other spectroscopic techniques, and omics-based approaches. Key areas of interest include:
- Detection of functional ingredients (e.g., lactoferrin, oligosaccharides, and phospholipids).
- Biomarker discovery for various diseases of dairy cows.
- Impact of sample storage and preparation on component stability.
- Authentication and rapid quality control methods.
By compiling state-of-the-art research, this issue aims to provide a definitive resource for scientists and food technologists working to enhance the nutritional value and safety of dairy products.
Dr. Zhiqian Liu
Dr. Simone Rochfort
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- milk
- lipids
- proteins
- carbohydrates
- vitamins
- minerals
- bioactive compounds
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