The odour of human milk: Its chemical variability and detection by newborns

Loos H, Schaal B, Reger D (2019)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2019

Journal

Physiology & behavior Elsevier

Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD

Book Volume: 199

Pages Range: 88-99

DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.11.008

Abstract

Human milk odour has for long elicited research interest with regard to its function in breastfeeding initiation. The present review aims to provide an overview of the behavioural effects of human milk odour in the human neonate, considering different types of response measures in a feeding or non-feeding context. Further, an overview of the current knowledge of odorant composition and factors influencing milk odour is provided by summarizing results from analytical studies using olfactometry, and addressing changes in milk odour due to storage, lactational stage, and maternal dietary intake of odorous substances. We finally highlight some issues for future research.

Authors with CRIS profile

Helene Loos Lehrstuhl für Aroma- und Geruchsforschung

Involved external institutions

Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation CSGA FR France (FR) Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung (IVV) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Loos, H., Schaal, B., & Reger, D. (2019). The odour of human milk: Its chemical variability and detection by newborns. Physiology & behavior, 199, 88-99. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.11.008

MLA:

Loos, Helene, Benoist Schaal, and Daniela Reger. "The odour of human milk: Its chemical variability and detection by newborns." Physiology & behavior 199 (2019): 88-99.

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