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October 10, 2025FoodsOpen Access

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Supplementation in Corn Silage-Based Diets for Dairy Ewes Modifies Milk and Cheese Fatty Acid Profile and Sensory Properties of Cheese

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MGManuel González-RonquilloBBBeatriz Schettino BermúdezJPJosé Jesús Pérez-González

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Overview

This study evaluates the effects of sunflower seed diets on milk and cheese fatty acid profiles in ewes, indicating potential nutritional benefits.

Key Points

  • Inclusion of sunflower seeds altered fatty acid profiles, enhancing beneficial fatty acids in milk and cheese.
  • The study showed that sunflower seed supplementation did not reduce milk production while improving protein levels.
  • Ewe cheese from sunflower seed diets received higher taste ratings, suggesting improved sensory properties.
  • Using sunflower seeds appears to offer a nutritional advantage in dairy products without compromising production.

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González-Ronquillo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861a57ef2f04ca37e478fhttps://doi.org/10.3390/foods14193443
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