Table 2

Comparison between mode diameter (MD), volume average diameter (VAD), and specific surface area (SSA) of the fat globule population measured from foremilk and hindmilk (n 26)

MD (μm)*

VAD (μm)*

SSA (m²/g)*

Foremilk

4.2 ± 1.0

4.5 ± 1.1

1.9 ± 0.3

Hindmilk

4.6 ± 2.1

4.9 ± 1.0

1.8 ± 0.2

*Mean ± SD

There were no significant differences between foremilk and hindmilk in any of the three parameters.

Mizuno et al. International Breastfeeding Journal 2009 4:7   doi:10.1186/1746-4358-4-7