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Genetic structure of the casein in Serrana Transmontana goats

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Summary:Goat's milk is considered dietary and closer to the human’s1. The yield of its transformation into cheese is conditioned by protein and lipid composition of milk2-4 and in a thinner way, the proportions in which different proteins contribute to the formation of the whole protein fraction. The ability of coagulation is directly related to a structured clot on which will depend the renneting yield and final texture of the cheese5. The Serrana breed is considered the best for milk purpose and is the largest national herd. Currently has four ecotypes: Ribatejana, Transmontana, Jarmelista and Serra6. The genetic structure of a population, presenting higher frequency of favorable genes, is crucial in the definition of production purpose.
Main Authors:Mendonça, Álvaro
Other Authors:Delgado, Fernando; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Pereira, Francisco; Colaço, Jorge; Sousa, Fernando Ruivo de
Year:2015
Country:Portugal
Document type:conference paper
Access type:open access
Associated institution:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Language:English
Origin:Biblioteca Digital do IPB
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Summary:Goat's milk is considered dietary and closer to the human’s1. The yield of its transformation into cheese is conditioned by protein and lipid composition of milk2-4 and in a thinner way, the proportions in which different proteins contribute to the formation of the whole protein fraction. The ability of coagulation is directly related to a structured clot on which will depend the renneting yield and final texture of the cheese5. The Serrana breed is considered the best for milk purpose and is the largest national herd. Currently has four ecotypes: Ribatejana, Transmontana, Jarmelista and Serra6. The genetic structure of a population, presenting higher frequency of favorable genes, is crucial in the definition of production purpose.