Expected results

The successful creation of the proposed functional dairy product signals the creation of new markets, as the buying public expands and the new product can be added to the diet of developing children, athletes with high energy requirements, as well as people looking for conventional ways to enhance their immune system.

Until recently, Greek breeders used colostrum exclusively as feed for newborn ruminants, resulting in little utilization by the industry. Therefore, after appropriate management of colostrum and proof of its successful integration into dairy products, producers and industries can benefit.

The properties that colostrum immunoglobulins offer to the final product, of high nutritional value, will result in an increase in demand and purchase value. The costs involved in the processing and integration of colostrum can be balanced and possibly become negligible, compared to the profits that will be generated by the sales of the innovative dairy product, both in the domestic and global markets.