University of Guilan Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences 1735-3033 22 5 2024 12 01 Comprehensive analysis of amino acid profile in camel milk: Implications for nutrition and sustainable development 1055 1064 8070 10.22124/cjes.2024.8070 EN Kuanysh Syman Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography, Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan Raushangul Uazhanova Department of Food Safety and Quality, Faculty of Food Technology, Almaty Technological University, Almaty, Kazakhstan Zhulduz Suleimenova Department of Technology and Food Safety, Faculty of Engineering Technologies, Kazakh national agrarian research university, Almaty, Kazakhstan Rakhmatova Markhabo Rasulovna PhD, Associate Professor of the department clinic pharmacology of the BUKHARA STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE NAMED AFTER ABU ALI IBN SINO of Uzbekistan , Elnura Xamdamova Samarkand branch of Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan Kuryozov Urinboy Sabirovich Department Technologies and equipment for light industry, Urgench State University, 220100 Urgench, Uzbekistan N. Esanmurodova Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers National Research University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan & Western Caspian University, Scientific researcher, Baku, Azerbaijan Rustem Shichiyakh Associate Professor of Department of Management, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor. Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin, Krasnodar, Russia Sabirova Nadira Kamiljanovna Trainee Teacher Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technologies, Urgench State University, Uzbekistan Nasirova Saodat Abdullayevna Department of Sinology, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Tashkent, 100016, Uzbekistan Sullieva Suluv Khurramovna Botany department, Termez State University, 190100 Termez, Uzbekistan Khushbok Bobonazarovich Narbutaev Professor, doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc) of Termiz state Pedagogical institute, Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Menglikulov Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan Journal Article 2024 10 14 Camel milk has emerged as a subject of scientific interest due to its potential nutritional value and suitability for arid regions. This investigation's purpose was to furnish a detailed and extensive examination of the amino acid profile in camel milk, exploring its nutritional value and implications for sustainable development. Fifty dromedary camels provided the milk samples that were collected across five geographical locations. Free and protein-bound amino acids were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography. In vitro protein digestibility assays were conducted. Results were compared with bovine and human milk samples. Statistical analyses included ANOVA, correlation analysis, and principal component analysis. Camel milk showed significantly higher levels of essential amino acids, particularly branched-chain amino acids, compared to bovine and human milk. Camel milk's branched-chain amino acid content was elevated by 23% over bovine milk and by 89% over human milk. Camel milk proteins exhibited superior in vitro digestibility (89.7% ± 2.3%) compared to bovine milk proteins (78.4% ± 1.9%). Subtle geographical variations in amino acid profiles were observed, with samples from the Arabian Peninsula showing slightly higher concentrations of most essential amino acids. The unique amino acid profile and high protein digestibility of camel milk suggest its potential as a valuable nutritional resource, particularly in arid regions facing environmental and nutritional challenges. These findings support the promotion of camel husbandry as a sustainable agricultural practice in challenging environments, aligning with global sustainable development goals. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_8070_e19b52626a8b6e48274c770c32819d4c.pdf