The composition of mare’s milk is unique, offering many benefits. It is remarkably similar to breast milk and is a valuable source of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. It contains high levels of iron and whey protein, which aids absorption and digestion. Additionally, horse milk contains lactoferrin, which supports the immune system.
Composition of horse milk per 100ml:
| Component | Composition |
|---|---|
| General Composition | |
| Water | 91.05 – 91.27% |
| Dry Matter | 9.73 – 9.95% |
| Fats | 0.65 – 1.25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 18.7 – 25.5% |
| Total Proteins | 1.95 – 2.13% |
| Albumin and Globulin | 0.75% (45% of total proteins) |
| Casein | 1.4% |
| Peptide and Free Amino Acids | 961 ppm |
| Non-protein Nitrogen | 426 ppm |
| Milk Sugar | 6.26 – 6.85% |
| Minerals and Trace Elements | 0.27 – 0.38% |
| Elemental Composition | |
| Calcium | Ca. 1000 ppm (0.13 – 0.5%) |
| Phosphorus | Ca. 536 ppm (0.03 – 0.085%) |
| Magnesium | Ca. 120 ppm (0.004 – 0.014%) |
| Iron | 5.3 – 14.4 ppm |
| Potassium | 484 – 530 ppm |
| Sodium | 116 – 119 ppm |
| Chlorine | 302 – 440 ppm |
| Iron Oxide | 20 ppm |
| Copper | 0.17 – 0.36 ppm |
| Manganese | 0.03 – 0.04 ppm |
| Cobalt | 12.4 – 16.0 ppb |
| Zinc | 181 ppm |
| Silicon | 244 ppm |
| Iodine | 1.9 ppm |
| Selenium | 1 ppm |
| Chromium | 1 ppm |
| Molybdenum | 1 ppm |
| Aluminum | 209 ppm |
| Titanium | 178 ppm |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0.57 – 0.89 ppm |
| Vitamin B1 | 100 – 500 ppb |
| Vitamin B2 | 150 – 650 ppb |
| Vitamin B3 | 85 ppb |
| Vitamin B6 | 300 ppn |
| Vitamin B7 | 1.4 ppb |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.3 ppb |
| Vitamin B13 | 300 m |
| Vitamin C | 98 – 151 ppm |
| Vitamin D | 1.25 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 0.65 – 1.05 ppm |
| Vitamin K | 1.2 ppb |
| Vitamin T (Carnitine) | 1 – 2 mg |
| Others | |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.25 ppb |
| Folic Acid | 8 ppb |
| Citric Acid | 0.175% |
| Acetylcholine | 1 mg/l |
| Lecithin | 0.109 – 0.25 mg/l |
| Choline | 30 – 40 mg/l |
| Cholesteroline | 94 – 168 ppm |
| Enzymes and Ferments | |
| Peroxidase | N/A |
| Oxidase | N/A |
| Phosphatase | N/A |
| Diatase | N/A |
| Catalase | N/A |
| Lipase | N/A |
| Lysozyme | N/A |
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