Milk molecule manipulation

Australian scientists recently discovered that they can safely manipulate milk molecules with ultrasound. The process may potentially slash production speed and cost for dairy processors and also lead to new high-value dairy products.

The researchers say the technology can be used to change the characteristics of milk components, like proteins. They add that the research will eventually lead to dairy products with health benefits. Some areas expected to benefit from the technology include specialized children’s diets and people dealing with diabetes, obesity, heart disease or cancer, to name a few. You can probably expect to see these dairy products on the market in about three years.

1. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
2. Help for flood affected farmers
3. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
4. Vilsack: Food, Farm and Jobs Bill critical for U.S. producers
5. Ag markets decidedly mixed on Friday morning
6. Dairy among best snacks for diabetics

1. Beware of the soy milk after-taste face
2. Monsters love milk, too
3. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast
4. What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
5. Activists at the door
6. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts

1. Analysis: Dairy Security Act better for farmers, taxpayers
2. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts
3. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
4. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
5. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
6. Cold spring stunts upper Midwest hay crop