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Characteristics of buffalo milk

The average composition of buffalo milk offers a higher percentage of solids than cow's milk, 16% higher for the former and between 12 and 14% for the latter. In addition to higher fat and protein percentages, buffalo milk also contains an interesting salt content, richer in calcium, magnesium, and inorganic phosphorus than cow's milk. Among the distinctive characteristics of buffalo milk, the literature also highlights its greater suitability for infant nutrition compared to cow's milk, thanks to its better ratio of calcium and phosphate to sodium and potassium. Buffalo milk is often preferred to cow's milk due to its high fat content, above 7%, and its average non-fat solids, which range between 9 and 10.5%. Also in the literature, substantial differences are highlighted in the size of the average fat globules measured: 2.04 and 1.86 µm for buffalo and cow milk, respectively. Significant differences were also found in the high calcium level in relation to the low cholesterol content (0.64 versus 3.14 mg/g for cow's milk). Finally, buffalo milk has a higher content of natural antioxidants such as tocopherols and peroxidases, which is why it has been noted for its probiotic properties.