This study aimed to investigate variations in fatty acid composition between buffalo colostrum and mature milk. Samples were collected from 20 buffaloes for fatty acid analysis. Results revealed significant differences in the fatty acid composition between colostrum and mature milk. Colostrum exhibited lower levels of saturated fatty acids while higher monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to mature milk. Specifically, colostrum demonstrated higher n‐3 and n‐6 fatty acids, which resulted in a lower n‐6/n‐3 ratio compared to mature milk. These findings suggest that buffalo colostrum may offer more advantages in human health compared to mature milk.
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