Question

Colostrum coagulates on heating due to presence of

Answer 1

Answer:

The first milk that is secreted from the lactating glands of a mother, who just gave birth, is called Colostrum. It is the presence of high amounts of Lactoglobulin that causes the colostrum to coagulate on heating.

Explanation:

Colostrum is highly rich in various essential proteins and nutritional compounds that provide immunity to the baby, after being born. One such compound that provides immunity to the new born baby is a protein called Lactoglobulin. It is the presence of high amounts of Lactoglobulin that causes the colostrum to coagulate on heating.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Colostrum coagulates on heating due to the presence of Casein. Since casein content of colostrum is identical to the same as that in whole milk.

However, the peptides in colostrum are temper allergic reactions which regulate the production of TH2 cytokines and resisting and preventing the production of IgG type of antibodies originated from the casein.

Colostrum contains proteins and the associated vitamins like folate (B6), B12 and also orotic acid.