Nutritional Composition and Biological Activities of Donkey Milk: A Narrative Review

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Nutritional Composition and Biological Activities of Donkey Milk: A Narrative Review

Donkey milk has received increasing attention in recent years due to its unique nutritional composition and potential biological activities. This comprehensive review analyzed the main nutritional components of donkey milk, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, while als...

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Main Authors:	Qingyu Xu, Lin Wei, Xiuwen Chen, Hongzhen Zhu, Jinjin Wei, Mingxia Zhu, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Changfa Wang, Zhenwei Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Foods
Subjects:	nutritional components donkey–bovine milk comparison biological activities donkey milk applications health promotion
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/13/2337
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