Dairy processing and modification play a key role in the production of dairy products that are not only essential for human nutrition but also have great economic value worldwide. Innovations in processing technologies such as membrane filtration, microfluidics and ultrasound have revolutionized the dairy industry, impacting product quality and functionality. Furthermore, modification of the milk matrix or its properties, which are influenced by genetic variations in milk proteins, can increase the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients both pre- and post-digestion, leading to the development of functional dairy products with improved sensory and nutritional profiles. Furthermore, the impact of processing and modification on allergenicity and immunogenicity is an important area of research. This special issue also covers sustainability aspects, including the development of animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, novel and innovative packaging trends, and energy efficiency of processes. Furthermore, we explore the impact of cow genotype on the structure and functionality of milk and dairy products.
The aim of this special issue is to focus on the latest advances and innovations in dairy processing and modification, addressing the key challenges and opportunities in the field. One of the main objectives is to present innovative dairy processing technologies such as membrane filtration, microfluidics, and ultrasound, and their impact on improving product quality and functionality. Another important objective is to explore how processing technologies affect the structure and functionality of milk components such as milk proteins and lipids. Understanding these effects can help researchers and industry professionals develop strategies to enhance the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients present in dairy products pre- and post-digestion. Furthermore, this special issue seeks to explore the role of dairy matrix modification, as influenced by genetic variations in milk proteins, and its impact on the functionality of milk and dairy products. This includes investigating the impact of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products, developing non-animal-derived dairy proteins and fats, addressing sustainability aspects such as waste reduction, new innovative packaging types, and process and energy efficiency.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews and perspectives that contribute to the understanding and advancement of dairy product processing and improvement. The scope of this research topic includes but is not limited to the following themes:
• Innovations in dairy processing technology, the impact of processing on the structure and functionality of milk components, the role of modification of the dairy matrix through genetic variations in milk proteins, and functionality of dairy products before and after processing and digestion.
• Effect of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products.
• Sustainability aspects of dairy processing, including non-animal derived dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• New and innovative packaging trends for dairy products; Utilization of waste from the dairy industry; Health benefits of dairy products; Dairy-based functional food categories.
• Importance of cow genotype in the structure and functionality of milk and dairy products.
keyword: Dairy processing, dairy product improvement, dairy matrices, processing technologies, membrane filtration, ultrasound in dairy processing, innovations in dairy industry, genetic variation in milk proteins, bioavailability of nutrients, functional dairy products, dairy sensory profiles, sustainable dairy practices, milk fats, advances in dairy technology
Important Note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in the Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Dairy processing and modification play a key role in the production of dairy products that are not only essential for human nutrition but also have great economic value worldwide. Innovations in processing technologies such as membrane filtration, microfluidics and ultrasound have revolutionized the dairy industry, impacting product quality and functionality. Furthermore, modification of the milk matrix or its properties, which are influenced by genetic variations in milk proteins, can increase the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients both pre- and post-digestion, leading to the development of functional dairy products with improved sensory and nutritional profiles. Furthermore, the impact of processing and modification on allergenicity and immunogenicity is an important area of research. This special issue also covers sustainability aspects, including the development of animal-free dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction, novel and innovative packaging trends, and energy efficiency of processes. Furthermore, we explore the impact of cow genotype on the structure and functionality of milk and dairy products.
The aim of this special issue is to focus on the latest advances and innovations in dairy processing and modification, addressing the key challenges and opportunities in the field. One of the main objectives is to present innovative dairy processing technologies such as membrane filtration, microfluidics, and ultrasound, and their impact on improving product quality and functionality. Another important objective is to explore how processing technologies affect the structure and functionality of milk components such as milk proteins and lipids. Understanding these effects can help researchers and industry professionals develop strategies to enhance the bioavailability and functionality of nutrients present in dairy products pre- and post-digestion. Furthermore, this special issue seeks to explore the role of dairy matrix modification, as influenced by genetic variations in milk proteins, and its impact on the functionality of milk and dairy products. This includes investigating the impact of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products, developing non-animal-derived dairy proteins and fats, addressing sustainability aspects such as waste reduction, new innovative packaging types, and process and energy efficiency.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews and perspectives that contribute to the understanding and advancement of dairy product processing and improvement. The scope of this research topic includes but is not limited to the following themes:
• Innovations in dairy processing technology, the impact of processing on the structure and functionality of milk components, the role of modification of the dairy matrix through genetic variations in milk proteins, and functionality of dairy products before and after processing and digestion.
• Effect of processing and modification on the allergenicity and immunogenicity of dairy products.
• Sustainability aspects of dairy processing, including non-animal derived dairy proteins and fats, waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• New and innovative packaging trends for dairy products; Utilization of waste from the dairy industry; Health benefits of dairy products; Dairy-based functional food categories.
• Importance of cow genotype in the structure and functionality of milk and dairy products.
keyword: Dairy processing, dairy product improvement, dairy matrices, processing technologies, membrane filtration, ultrasound in dairy processing, innovations in dairy industry, genetic variation in milk proteins, bioavailability of nutrients, functional dairy products, dairy sensory profiles, sustainable dairy practices, milk fats, advances in dairy technology
Important Note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in the Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
