New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) researchers published a study that explores the potential of fat globules in human mother's milk as a delivery vehicle for probiotics.

The study which was published in the Food Chemistry journal, is poised to have significant implications for infant health and the development of functional foods, aligning with the Government of India's vision for promoting health and wellness through advanced scientific research, informed IIT Roorkee.

The study, led by Prof Kiran Ambatipudi, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering at IIT Roorkee, demonstrates how the Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM), a bioactive component in maternal milk, can be used as a protective matrix ...