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Table 2 Comparison between mode diameter (MD), volume average diameter (VAD), and specific surface area (SSA) of the fat globule population measured from foremilk and hindmilk (n 26)

From: Is increased fat content of hindmilk due to the size or the number of milk fat globules?

 

MD (μm)*

VAD (μm)*

SSA (m2/g)*

Foremilk

4.2 ± 1.0

4.5 ± 1.1

1.9 ± 0.3

Hindmilk

4.6 ± 2.1

4.9 ± 1.0

1.8 ± 0.2

  1. *Mean ± SD
  2. There were no significant differences between foremilk and hindmilk in any of the three parameters.
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International Breastfeeding Journal

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