Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.

Biohydrogenation of dietary unsaturated fatty acids by the rumen microbes to saturated fatty acids yields intermediate products comprising of trans fatty acid (TFA) and conjugated linoleic acids (CLA). Trans fatty acids have been shown to be detrimental to human health whereas CLA has positive effec...

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Main Authors: Wong, Yee May, Goh, Yong Meng
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
English
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27324/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27324/1/Proceedings%2051.pdf
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Goh, Yong Meng
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description Biohydrogenation of dietary unsaturated fatty acids by the rumen microbes to saturated fatty acids yields intermediate products comprising of trans fatty acid (TFA) and conjugated linoleic acids (CLA). Trans fatty acids have been shown to be detrimental to human health whereas CLA has positive effects on human health. In view of the potential health effects of these fatty acids, the aims of this study were to determine the TFA and CLA levels of selected dairy products (milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink) in locally produced and imported dairy products accessible to the general Malaysian population. The subsequent objective is then to estimate the daily intake of TFA and CLA from these dairy products among local population. Fresh milk samples were obtained from the UPM dairy unit located within a 3 km distance from the analytical laboratory and commercial samples were purchased from local supermarkets. The samples consist of 21 milk samples, of which 12 are locally produced; 42 yoghurt samples, of which 18 are local products and 11 cultured milk samples of which 5 are local products. All samples were then subjected to total fatty acids extraction and their fatty acid composition determined using gas liquid chromatography. Results showed that local dairy products have less polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to imported products (P<0.05). However, among locally produced dairy products, yogurt contained the highest levels of TFA and CLA. This disparity in results could be attributed to the fact that both TFA and CLA contents in milk were under the influence of not only farm and animal factors, but could also be result of specific manufacturing processes. Findings of this study showed that continuous efforts have to be made to control the levels of TFA in our local dairy products, while enhancing the content of CLA in dairy products. The consumer should also be educated and be aware of the health benefits or detriments of CLA and TFA, respectively.
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spelling upm-273242014-03-04T08:38:36Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27324/ Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink. Wong, Yee May Goh, Yong Meng Biohydrogenation of dietary unsaturated fatty acids by the rumen microbes to saturated fatty acids yields intermediate products comprising of trans fatty acid (TFA) and conjugated linoleic acids (CLA). Trans fatty acids have been shown to be detrimental to human health whereas CLA has positive effects on human health. In view of the potential health effects of these fatty acids, the aims of this study were to determine the TFA and CLA levels of selected dairy products (milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink) in locally produced and imported dairy products accessible to the general Malaysian population. The subsequent objective is then to estimate the daily intake of TFA and CLA from these dairy products among local population. Fresh milk samples were obtained from the UPM dairy unit located within a 3 km distance from the analytical laboratory and commercial samples were purchased from local supermarkets. The samples consist of 21 milk samples, of which 12 are locally produced; 42 yoghurt samples, of which 18 are local products and 11 cultured milk samples of which 5 are local products. All samples were then subjected to total fatty acids extraction and their fatty acid composition determined using gas liquid chromatography. Results showed that local dairy products have less polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to imported products (P<0.05). However, among locally produced dairy products, yogurt contained the highest levels of TFA and CLA. This disparity in results could be attributed to the fact that both TFA and CLA contents in milk were under the influence of not only farm and animal factors, but could also be result of specific manufacturing processes. Findings of this study showed that continuous efforts have to be made to control the levels of TFA in our local dairy products, while enhancing the content of CLA in dairy products. The consumer should also be educated and be aware of the health benefits or detriments of CLA and TFA, respectively. 2011-01-11 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27324/1/Proceedings%2051.pdf Wong, Yee May and Goh, Yong Meng (2011) Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink. In: 6th Proceedings of the Seminar on Veterinary Sciences, 11-14 Jan. 2011, Kuala Lumpur. . English
spellingShingle Wong, Yee May
Goh, Yong Meng
Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
title Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
title_full Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
title_fullStr Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
title_full_unstemmed Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
title_short Trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
title_sort trans fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids in milk, yogurt and cultured milk drink.
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27324/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27324/1/Proceedings%2051.pdf