As the significance of dairy diversity and nutritive value garners increased attention,research into bovine milk,camel milk,and donkey milk has progressed with depth. The nutritional profile and characteristic constituents of dairy products are pivotal metrics for dairy quality assessment. This comprehensive review elucidated the distinct nutritional attributes and health implications of bovine milk,camel milk,and donkey milk,examining the proteins,lipids,mineral and vitamin compositions,and bioactive components. Furthermore,it explored the nexus between the characteristic constituents of milk,mechanisms of biological evolution,environmental adaptability,and their potential beneficial effects on the growth and development of offspring. This investigation furnished the dairy sector with novel theoretical insights and holds substantial significance for the innovation of dairy products with enhanced nutritional and functional profiles.

milk  /  nutritional composition  /  characteristic constituents  /  adaptive evolution