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Milk, human, colostrum

Human colostrum is milk from the early period after birth, a variable lactation-stage fluid that may be expressed, stored, or processed.

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About Milk, human, colostrum

Human colostrum is milk produced in the early period after birth, before mature milk is established. It is a distinct lactation-stage category, not a synonym for human milk at all stages; timing and composition can vary between individuals.

It is a fluid that may be expressed and handled in different ways. Its appearance and texture can differ from later milk, and colour may vary. The catalogue term does not specify whether the sample is fresh, stored, or processed, nor a precise collection time, so those details matter when interpreting a particular product or measurement.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

human colostrum

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Milk, human, colostrum nutrition & diet

Milk, human, colostrum nutritional value

Reference: Milk, human, colostrum

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
56kcal
Protein
2.0g
Carbs
6.6g
Fat
2.6g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Collection timing and handling affect comparisons; distinguish colostrum from transitional or mature milk and record whether the sample is fresh or stored. A broad stage label does not specify an individual sample’s composition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Composition of foods integrated dataset (CoFID), 2021 — 12-038 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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