Milk protein fends off germs

Posted 1 June, 2000
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Researchers at the Pomona State Polytechnic in California have discovered a new use for a component of milk.
When lactoferrin extracted from cows milk was applied onto meat surfaces during processing, scientists noted that more than 30 different types of harmful bacteria were destroyed.
In mothers milk the naturally occurring protein lactoferrin does the same kind of job

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