Essential and non-essential elements in milks and plant-based drinks: a comparison study

Identifier:  TFG:4000

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG4000

Authors:  Gargallo Monforte, Eva

Abstract:
Milk and plant-based drinks are widely consumed foodstuffs. However, their consumption might represent the intake of non-essential elements becoming a risk for health. The objective was to determine the concentrations of essential and non-essential elements in milks (cow and goat), plant-based drinks (soy, almond, rice and oat) and infant formulas. In addition to distinguishing UHT or fresh milks and conventional or organic milks. No differences were found regarding the production system or the presence of lactose However, differences were found in the sterilization method, origin and animal origin. It is concluded that milks are the major source of essential elements.