Abstract
Abstract Objectives The edible bird’s nest hydrolysates (EBNH) are renowned for their health benefits. The study aimed to determine their contributory functional effect as an ingredient in the cocoa-flavoured soy-based powder drink mix (PDM). The product’s glycemic and satiety impact were also studied. Materials and Methods The product was enriched with a reasonably low amount of spray-dried EBNH. The product’s functional effect with respect to in vitro angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity and human red blood cells membrane stabilization (RBCMS) activity were evaluated, using its water extract (90 - 95 oC). The glycemic and satiety impact were evaluated using 12 and 30 subjects, respectively, who consumed 250 mL of the product, containing 25 g of available carbohydrates. Results The enriched PDM’s ACE inhibitory activity and RBCMS activity were significantly higher (p<0.05) than those that were devoid of EBNH. A 240 mL (12.5% w/v) of PDM (containing by weight 3.0% EBNH, 75.44% soybean powder, 20% cocoa powder, 0.5% xanthan gum, 1.0% silicon dioxide and 0.06% sucralose) provides about 3.7 kcal/g energy. Its 250 mL meal (consistency index of 14.17 Pa.sn) is high in protein and dietary fiber. The product’s glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) are low, 24 and 6.0, respectively, raising a normal level of 2 hours postprandial blood glucose (<6 mmol/L) and satisfies hunger for about 2.5 hours. Conclusion The EBNH, as an ingredient, enhances the PDM’s anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory properties. The overall findings suggest that the formulated PDM is a wellness food product capable of promoting good human health, including for dieters and individuals with diabetes.
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