Consumers around the world are attracted to products with beneficial effects on health. The stability, functionality, and integrity of milk constituents are crucial determinants of product quality in the dairy industry. Milk contains macronutrients and micronutrients that aid in a wide range of physiological functions in the human body. Deficiencies of these two types of nutrients can confine growth in children and increase the risk of several diseases in adults. The influence of pulsed electric fields (PEF) on milk has been extensively reviewed, mostly concentrating on the inactivation of microbes and enzymes for preservation purposes. Therefore, the information on the variations of milk macro- and micronutrients treated by PEF has yet to be elucidated and it is imperative as it may affect the functionality, stability, and integrity of the milk and dairy products. In this review, we describe in detail the introduction, types, and components of PEF, the inactivation mechanism of biological cells by PEF, as well as the effects of PEF on macro- and micronutrients in milk. In addition, we also cover the limitations that hinder the commercialization and integration of PEF in the food industry and the future outlook for PEF. The present review consolidates the latest research findings investigating the impact of PEF on the nutritional composition of milk. The assimilation of this valuable information aims to empower both industry professionals and consumers, facilitating a thorough understanding and meticulous assessment of the prospective adoption of PEF as an alternative technique for milk pasteurization.

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of stabilized rice bran (SRB) on the functional, physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory characteristics of rice noodles. This study assessed the influence of SRB on the cooking quality and functional and nutritional properties of rice noodles. A total of five different levels of SRB (0, 2, 5, 10, and 15% w/ w) were incorporated into the rice noodles. Compared to control rice noodles (0% SRB), those incorporating 10 and 15% SRB demonstrated significant differences (p < 0.05) in cooking time (CT) and cooking loss (CL). As the level of SRB increased, the water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), hardness, adhesiveness, springiness, and chewiness values of rice noodles decreased, respectively. The incorporation of SRB influenced (p < 0.05) the colour, proximate constituents (moisture, ash, carbohydrate, protein, fat, and crude fibre), antioxidant activity, and total phenolic contents of rice noodles. Noodles with 10% SRB showed the highest score for overall acceptability (7.86±1.14), while noodles with 15% SRB received the lowest score (6.31±0.81) in all sensory elements tested. Therefore, SRB can be used as a functional ingredient to enhance the nutritional and physicochemical properties of rice noodles with improved acceptability.