Physicochemical, Rheological, and Nutritional Quality of Artisanal Fermented Milk Beverages with Cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum) Pulp and Flour.

The use of fruits and their by-products in food has dramatically impacted the food industry due to the nutritional benefits and the technological and sensory effects of food matrices. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate the effects of adding cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum) pulp and flour on fermented milk beverages' physicochemical, microbial, and sensory properties during refrigerated storage (0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days). Twelve formulations were realized with different percentages of cupuassu pulp (0, 5, 7.5, and 10% w/v) and flour (0, 1.5, and 3% w/v). The treatments with 3% cupuassu flour presented the highest percentages of protein, fat, fiber, and carbohydrates, compared with the samples containing pulp. On the other hand, the addition of pulp increased water retention capacity and color parameters (L*, a*, b*, and C*) and decreased pH and syneresis on day 0 of storage. During storage, the samples with pulp showed increases in pH values, consistency index, and apparent viscosity. In comparison, cupuassu flour addition decreased syneresis values and increased L* and b* during storage, as did pulp. In addition, sample HPHF (10% pulp and 3% cupuassu flour), based on just-about-right, penalty, and check-all-that-apply analyses, improved some sensory attributes of the fermented milk beverage, such as brown color, acid taste, bitter taste, cupuassu flavor, and firm texture. It can be concluded that cupuassu pulp and flour addition improves the physicochemical and sensory quality of fermented milk beverages and can provide nutritional value to the product.

Is there an impact of the dairy matrix on the survival of Lactobacillus casei Lc-1 during shelf life and simulated gastrointestinal conditions?

BACKGROUND: The selection of the food matrix to be used as a vehicle for a probiotic culture is important because its chemical composition and physicochemical characteristics can affect probiotic survival during the shelf-life of the product and under simulated gastrointestinal conditions (SGIC). The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of the dairy matrix (chocolate fermented milk beverage, chocolate flan or passion fruit flan) on the survival of Lactobacillus casei Lc-1 during refrigerated storage (4 °C for 21 days) and SGIC. RESULTS: Chocolate fermented milk beverage and chocolate and passion fruit flans could be considered as matrices for the incorporation of L. casei, providing suitable counts (6.38-7.84 log cfu g-1 ) during storage. The type of matrix had an impact on the inicial probiotic counts in the products and on the probiotic resistance to the SGIC. The chocolate fermented milk beverage presented higher initial probiotic counts (7.72 versus 6.65-7.28 log cfu g-1 ). The higher pH (5.3-6.8), solid matrix and increased fat content (65.0-72.9 g 100 g-1 ) contributed to the higher resistance to the SGIC of the chocolate and passion fruit flans, allowing recovery of viability during the enteric phase (increases of 1-1.5 log cycles). CONCLUSION: The type of dairy matrix has an impact on the inicial probiotic counts in the products and on the probiotic resistance to the SGIC. Chocolate and passion fruit flans proved to be more suitable options than chocolate fermented milk beverage for the incorporation of Lactobacillus casei Lc-1. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.

Fermented milk beverage: formulation and process / Bebida láctea fermentada: formulação e processo

Dairy products are an adequate alternative as functional foods since they present excellent nutritional value, have wide acceptance with consumers, and are potential matrices for inoculation of probiotic microorganisms. The present study aimed to develop a fermented milk beverage with fruits and a probiotic culture included, to evaluate the acceptance of this product among consumers to define the ideal formulation, and to perform Lactobacillus acidophilus counting in order to characterize the product as a probiotic food. For the formulation of the beverage, milk, whey, sugar, and pasteurized orange and papaya pulps were used as main ingredients. The beverage formulation consisted of mixing the fruit pulps with a dairy substrate of milk and whey which was previously fermented using a mixed commercial probiotic ABT-5 culture. Six formulations were tested. The milk substrate was maintained at 70%. These formulations consisted of 50% of mineral water and 50% of skimmed milk with a concentration of probiotics of 0.5g/L. Sugar concentration varied between 40g, 70g, or 100g. As for flavoring, the juice was composed of 180mL of papaya and 120mL of orange, or 150mL of papaya and 150mL of orange. Beverages were prepared and then stored at 5±1°C. These products were evaluated after 24 hours of preparation/storage by 90 tasters (consumers) for acceptance and sensory characterization. Data were analyzed by ANOVA. The differences between samples were evaluated using the Tukey test at a significance level of 5%. Acceptance of the beverage samples among tasters varied from 5.1 to 6.9 and ranged between the hedonistic terms I neither liked nor disliked it and somewhat enjoyed it in a 9-point hedonic scale. The enumeration of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 ranged from 7.83 to 8.09log CFU/mL in the first week of refrigerated storage. Our results suggested...(AU)

Produtos lácteos são uma alternativa adequada como alimentos funcionais por apresentarem excelente valor nutricional, por serem amplamente aceitos e consumidos além de apresentar potenciais matrizes para inoculação de microrganismos probióticos. O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver uma bebida láctea fermentada com frutas adicionada de cultura probiótica e avaliar a aceitação entre os consumidores para definição da formulação ideal, bem como, realizar a contagem de Lactobacillus acidophilus para caracterização do produto como alimento probiótico. Para a formulação da bebida utilizou-se leite, soro de leite, açúcar e polpas de mamão e laranja pasteurizadas como principais ingredientes. A formulação das bebidas consistiu em misturar as polpas de frutas com uma base láctea de leite e soro de leite, previamente fermentada por cultura mista probiótica comercial ABT-5. Foram testadas seis formulações mantendo a base láctea fixa em 70%, composta por 50% de água mineral e 50% de leite desnatado com a concentração de probióticos 0,5g/L, variando a concentração de açúcar em 40,70 ou 100ge, quanto à saborização, o suco foi composto por 180mL de mamão e 120mL de laranja, ou 150mL de mamão e 150mL de laranja. As bebidas elaboradas foram armazenadas a 5±1°C e após 24h avaliadas por 90 avaliadores quanto à aceitação e a caracterização sensorial. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e as diferenças entre as amostras foi avaliada através do teste de Tukey, ao nível de significância de 5%. A aceitação das amostras variou de 5,1 até 6,9 situando-se entre os termos hedônicos não gostei nem desgostei e gostei regularmente em escala hedônica de nove pontos. A enumeração de Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 variou de 7,83 a 8,09log UFC/mL na 1ª semana de armazenamento refrigerado. Os resultados sugerem que as bebidas se mostraram adequadas para inoculação de probióticos e atenderam a exigência da legislação, sendo, portanto, um produto probiótico. As amostras com 10% de...(AU)

Fermented milk beverage: formulation and process / Bebida láctea fermentada: formulação e processo

ABSTRACT: Dairy products are an adequate alternative as functional foods since they present excellent nutritional value, have wide acceptance with consumers, and are potential matrices for inoculation of probiotic microorganisms. The present study aimed to develop a fermented milk beverage with fruits and a probiotic culture included, to evaluate the acceptance of this product among consumers to define the ideal formulation, and to perform Lactobacillus acidophilus counting in order to characterize the product as a probiotic food. For the formulation of the beverage, milk, whey, sugar, and pasteurized orange and papaya pulps were used as main ingredients. The beverage formulation consisted of mixing the fruit pulps with a dairy substrate of milk and whey which was previously fermented using a mixed commercial probiotic ABT-5 culture. Six formulations were tested. The milk substrate was maintained at 70%. These formulations consisted of 50% of mineral water and 50% of skimmed milk with a concentration of probiotics of 0.5g/L. Sugar concentration varied between 40g, 70g, or 100g. As for flavoring, the juice was composed of 180mL of papaya and 120mL of orange, or 150mL of papaya and 150mL of orange. Beverages were prepared and then stored at 5±1°C. These products were evaluated after 24 hours of preparation/storage by 90 tasters (consumers) for acceptance and sensory characterization. Data were analyzed by ANOVA. The differences between samples were evaluated using the Tukey test at a significance level of 5%. Acceptance of the beverage samples among tasters varied from 5.1 to 6.9 and ranged between the hedonistic terms I neither liked nor disliked it and somewhat enjoyed it in a 9-point hedonic scale. The enumeration of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 ranged from 7.83 to 8.09log CFU/mL in the first week of refrigerated storage. Our results suggested that the beverages analyzed were suitable for inoculation of probiotics and met the legislation requirements. Therefore, these beverages should be classified as probiotic products. Samples with 10% sugar were the least preferred by the study participants whereas beverages containing 40g, 70g and 180mL of papaya juice and 120mL of orange juice and the sample with 70g of sugar, 150mL of papaya juice, and 150mL of orange juice did not differ significantly from each other in terms of acceptance and were; therefore, the 3 formulations that received the highest means of acceptance by consumers.

RESUMO: Produtos lácteos são uma alternativa adequada como alimentos funcionais por apresentarem excelente valor nutricional, por serem amplamente aceitos e consumidos além de apresentar potenciais matrizes para inoculação de microrganismos probióticos. O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver uma bebida láctea fermentada com frutas adicionada de cultura probiótica e avaliar a aceitação entre os consumidores para definição da formulação ideal, bem como, realizar a contagem de Lactobacillus acidophilus para caracterização do produto como alimento probiótico. Para a formulação da bebida utilizou-se leite, soro de leite, açúcar e polpas de mamão e laranja pasteurizadas como principais ingredientes. A formulação das bebidas consistiu em misturar as polpas de frutas com uma base láctea de leite e soro de leite, previamente fermentada por cultura mista probiótica comercial ABT-5. Foram testadas seis formulações mantendo a base láctea fixa em 70%, composta por 50% de água mineral e 50% de leite desnatado com a concentração de probióticos 0,5g/L, variando a concentração de açúcar em 40,70 ou 100ge, quanto à saborização, o suco foi composto por 180mL de mamão e 120mL de laranja, ou 150mL de mamão e 150mL de laranja. As bebidas elaboradas foram armazenadas a 5±1°C e após 24h avaliadas por 90 avaliadores quanto à aceitação e a caracterização sensorial. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e as diferenças entre as amostras foi avaliada através do teste de Tukey, ao nível de significância de 5%. A aceitação das amostras variou de 5,1 até 6,9 situando-se entre os termos hedônicos não gostei nem desgostei e gostei regularmente em escala hedônica de nove pontos. A enumeração de Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 variou de 7,83 a 8,09log UFC/mL na 1ª semana de armazenamento refrigerado. Os resultados sugerem que as bebidas se mostraram adequadas para inoculação de probióticos e atenderam a exigência da legislação, sendo, portanto, um produto probiótico. As amostras com 10% de açúcar foram as menos preferidas pelos participantes do estudo, enquanto as bebidas com teor de 40g e 70g e 180mL de suco de mamão e 120mL de suco de laranja e a amostra com 70g de açúcar e 150mL de suco de mamão e 150mL de suco de laranja não diferiram significativamente entre si quanto à aceitação, tendo sido, portanto, as três formulações que receberam as médias mais altas de aceitação pelos consumidores.

Avaliação da qualidade microbiológica, físico-química e sensorial de bebidas lácteas fermentadas, sabor morango, comercializadas na cidade de Medianeira, PR / Evaluation of microbiological, physicochemical and sensory properties of fermented milk drinks, strawberry flavor, commercialized in the city of Medianeira, PR

Foram coletadas seis marcas de bebidas lácteas fermentadas, sabor morango, em triplicata, perfazendo um total de dezoito amostras, comercializadas nos principais supermercados da cidade de Medianeira PR, para posterior realização de análises microbiológicas e físico-químicas, a fim de avaliar se estavam de acordo com os parâmetros da legislação vigente e realização de análise sensorial utilizando Escala Hedônica de 07 pontos, para verificar a aceitabilidade do produto por parte dos consumidores. Em relação aos resultados obtidos, todas as amostras encontraram-se dentro dos parâmetros estabelecidos para contagem de bactérias ácido láticas, porém uma estava fora dos limites exigidos para a determinação de coliformes a 35 e 45ºC, em todas as repetições. As análises físico-químicas mostraram que, dentro do que é exigido pela legislação, neste caso apenas proteína, todas as amostras obedeciam aos padrões vigentes e as demais, em sua maioria, coincidiram com as bibliografias consultadas. Ao serem submetidas à análise sensorial de escala Hedônica as amostras avaliadas obtiveram notas entre as correspondentes a indiferente e a gostei regularmente, sugerindo que todas precisam ser melhoradas quanto ao aspecto sensorial.(AU)

Six marks of strawberry fermented milk beverage was colected in the main supermarkets of Medianeira - PR to microbiological and physical-chemical analysis, three repetitions in two assay (total of eighteen samples), and sensory analyses using seven points Hedonic Scale, to evaluate if they were in accordingto the parameters of the actual legislation and the sensorial acceptance of the product. About the lactic acid microorganisms every samples were in accordance to the limits of the legislation; but only one sample were in disaccordance to the limits of the legislation to 35 and 45°C coliforms. The physical chemical analysis showed that about protein, that is required in legislation; every samples were in accordance to the parameters established, and the others were similar to the bibliography search. In the sensorial analysis of seven points Hedonic Scale, the marks of the samples evaluated corresponded to indifferent to liked regularly, then all of that needs need to be became better in the sensorial aspect. (AU)