The Se, as one of the important microelements, was
recently reported to be a considerable antioxidant based
on the latest knowledge of nutrition (Hejtmankova
et al. 2002). Tulum cheese samples had significantly
the higher average Se content (0.434 mg/kg) than
those of other dairy products (P< 0.01). Tulum
cheeses have more dry matter and salt concentration,
and they are salted as dry. The Se contents of butter
samples were also high (0.315 mg/kg). The differences
between the Se contents of milk and dairy products
were also significant (P