Highlights
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Protocol for the preparation of lactose–zinc complex enlightened in detail.
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Milk can be fortified with zinc upto 30 mg/L with minimal effect on sensory and physico-chemical properties.
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Milk fortified with lactose–zinc complex found acceptable till 7th day of storage period.
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Zinc in the form of lactose–zinc complex showed better bioavailability than zinc salts.