Abstract
The aim of the present study was to monitor the survival of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 during refrigerated storage of natural regular yogurts compared with Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus. Both free and immobilized cells on supports of high industrial interest, such as fruits and oat pieces, were tested. Microbiological and strain-specific multiplex PCR analysis showed that both free and immobilized Lb. casei ATCC 393 were detected in the novel products at levels required to confer a probiotic effect (at least 6logcfu/g) for longer periods than required by the dairy industry (≥30d) during storage at 4°C. In contrast, the viable bacterial density of Lb. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus decreased to levels <6logcfu/g after 14d of cold storage. Of note, the final pH of all products was 4.2 to 4.3. Acid resistance or cold tolerance of Lb. casei ATCC 393 apparently allows for increased survival compared with Lb. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus in these yogurt formulations.
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