Advances in the Development, Enzymatic Preparation, and Functional Properties of Human Milk Fat Substitutes
Abstract
ABSTRACT 1,3‐diunsaturated‐2‐palmitoyl‐glycerol (UPU structured lipids) demonstrate considerable potential as substitutes for human milk fat, effectively meeting the nutritional and developmental requirements of infants. This review outlines the development of human milk fat substitutes and examines how lipase synthesis strategies influence the production of UPU structured lipids. The review also analyzes the functional properties of these lipids in relation to types of lipases, acyl acceptors, and acyl donors. Finally, building on the well‐established structure–function relationships of these lipids, we offer insights into future research and development directions, with a focus on 1,3‐diunsaturated‐2‐saturated triglyceride (USU structured lipids) and customizing personalized UPU structured lipids products.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
Fatty Acid Research and Health
Infant Nutrition and Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 103
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 859–871
- Publication date
- 14 May 2026
- Language
- EN