Milk fat globules are surrounded by a double-layered phospholipid membrane comprising extremely bioactive components. At Arla Foods Ingredients, we have incorporated many of these components in our natural whey protein concentrate Lacprodan® MFGM-10 for infant nutrition.

The unique protein and lipid profile of Lacprodan® MFGM-10 includes bioactive compounds, such as lactoferrin, IgG, sialic acid, phospholipids and gangliosides. This unique make-up is behind antiviral and antibacterial mechanisms that combat gut-derived infections.

Infant nutrition

The bioactive components of MFGM are present in much lower concentrations in bovine milk than in human milk, where they perform several roles in infant nutrition:

• Phospholipids support neonatal gut maturation and myelination of the central nervous system
• Gangliosides promote a beneficial gut microflora and support intestinal maturation and cognitive development
• MFGM proteins possess anti-pathogenic decoy effects
• Lactoferrin protects against microbial infections