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<b>Development of Colostrum-Based Modern Desserts Using Buffalo & Bovine Colostrum: An Experimental Study of Sensory Acceptability</b> Suraj Yadav (23862027) Food chemistry and food sensory science colostrum microbiome functional desserts <p dir="ltr">Colostrum is a nutrient-dense but underused dairy by-product, and its potential as a structural ingredient in modern desserts, and the influence of the species of origin, remain poorly characterized. Twelve desserts spanning four processing categories (baked, frozen, steamed/set, fermented/chilled) were formulated with standardized bovine or buffalo colostrum at product-specific inclusion levels (15–35%). Sensory acceptability was assessed by a mixed panel (<i>n</i> = 43: 12 dairy experts, 11 culinary professionals, 20 consumers) on a five-point hedonic scale. Hypotheses derived from Food Structure–Function Theory, Raw Material Compositional Variation Theory and the Total Food Quality Model were tested with rank-based tests, proportional-odds models, bootstrap inference and equivalence testing. Desserts were well accepted (overall acceptability <i>M</i> = 4.02; Acceptability Index 80.5%), and texture exceeded the neutral midpoint in every category (AI 78–87%). Colostrum source did not significantly affect acceptability overall, within categories or in interaction with category (all Holm-adjusted <i>p</i> > .05), and the mean difference lay within a ±0.5-point equivalence margin. Flavor (OR = 21.9) and texture (OR = 6.7) were the independent drivers of overall liking, with no differences among evaluator groups. Colostrum can serve as a versatile structural ingredient across dessert formats, and, once fat and solids are standardized, bovine and buffalo colostrum appear interchangeable for sensory acceptability, subject to confirmation in adequately powered repeated-measures studies.</p> 2026-09-30T05:28:50Z Dataset Dataset 10.6084/m9.figshare.34030014.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/_b_Development_of_Colostrum-Based_Modern_Desserts_Using_Buffalo_Bovine_Colostrum_An_Experimental_Study_of_Sensory_Acceptability_b_/34030014 CC BY 4.0