Improving the composition of mare’s milk as a raw material for specialized products

Abstract

This article presents research data conducted to improve the composition of mare’s milk as a safe raw material for food production. The problem of producing specialized products is very acute and requires a solution. The Republic of Bashkortostan, as a region of developed dairy horse breeding, is a leading region in the production of mare’s milk. This raw material is promising for the production of new types of food. To develop technology for new types of milk-based nutrition, it is necessary to improve the composition of this raw material by introducing additives containing microelements into the diet of mares. We propose the use of Sel-Plex additive, containing selenium in organic form. The following were determined: the selenium content in mare’s milk, the physicochemical composition of milk, the vitamin composition of milk, as well as the content of heavy metals. The findings indicate an improvement in the quality of mare’s milk and the possibility of creating new types of specialized products based on it, including for nutrition of athletes. To increase the nutritional properties of mare’s milk, it is recommended to use the selenium-containing additive Sel-Plex in its production at a rate of 1 g. per 100 kg of live weight.