Synbiotic Yogurt Research Articles

KUALITAS FISIKOKIMIA DAN MIKROBIA YOGHURT SINBIOTIK YANG DIBERI PATI TERMODIFIKASI UMBI UWI UNGU (Dioscorea alata) DENGAN LEVEL BERBEDA

THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF SINBIOTIC YOGHURT GIVEN DIFFERENT LEVEL OF MODIFIED STARCH OF PURPLE UWI BULB (Dioscorea alata). An experiment was done in order to determine the level of modified starch of purple uwi bulb (Dioscorea alata) which best for syneresis, pH and total lactic acid bacteria of synbiotic yoghurt. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used in this experiment with 6 treatments as follows P0 = yoghurt without modified starch purple uwi bulb, P1 = yoghurt + 0,1% modified starch purple uwi bulb, P2 = yoghurt + 0,2% modified starch purple uwi bulb, P3 = yoghurt + 0,3% modified starch purple uwi bulb, P4 = yoghurt + 0,4% modified starch purple uwi bulb dan P5 = yoghurt + 0,5 modified starch purple uwi bulb; and three repetitions each treatment. Measurements taken were syneresis, pH value, total of acid lactate bacteria. Data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA and Tuckey’s test was used to inspect treatment differences among group means. It found in this research that application of modified starch of purple uwi bulb in symbiotic yoghurt gave a significant effect (P<0,01) on pH value and total lactic acid bacteria but not on syneresis. However, the syneresis values tendency decreased as the level of modified starch of purple uwi bulb increased. The pH of symbiotic yoghurts given modified starch were ranged between 5.0 – 5.4 and the lowest pH was found in yoghurt with 0.3% modified starch added, meanwhile the total lactic acid bacteria of symbiotic yoghurts given modified starch were ranged between log 10-78.65 – log10-7 8.87 and the highest total lactic acid bacteria was found in yoghurt with 0.2% modified starch added. It concluded in this research that the best quality of symbiotic yoghurt was in yoghurt with addition of modified starch of purple uwi bulb 0.3%. Keywords: Sinbiotic Yoghurt, Modified Starch of Ubi Purple Tuber, Sineresis, pH value, BAL Total

Therapeutic and Nutritional Effects of Synbiotic Yogurts in Children and Adults: a Clinical Review

Synbiotic yogurts (SYs) are potential natural cures with improved health outcomes and prevention and control of chronic diseases through the synergistic action of probiotic bacteria and prebiotic compounds. Recent clinical achievements in consuming SYs in healthy and patient pediatric and adult populations were critically reviewed. Some forthcoming challenges and interesting solutions to increase healthy nutritional effects of these dairy products have also been addressed. The use of SY-based nutrition pattern in children can considerably increase their body's immunity with an improvement in social and school functioning. SY consumption not only reduces childhood digestive problems but also remarkably decreases the illness duration and symptoms' severity. Increasing the number of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in gastrointestinal (GI) tract of healthy adults consuming SYs can significantly reduce the pathogenic bacteria in feces. The regular intake of SYs with enhanced bioavailability of bioactive compounds in a short intestinal transit time reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease among hypercholesterolemic adults. Also, a meaningful improvement in the health status of adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has been assessed after eating this bio-functional supplement product. Administration of a healthy SY-based diet purposefully alters microbiota composition, provides a microbial balance in the gut, and promotes GI functions in pediatric and geriatric age groups. Full recovery without any further complications during the follow-up period in elderly patients can also be obtained by implementing the SY-based dietary guideline.

PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MADU TERHADAP NILAI pH, SINERESIS, DAN TOTAL BAKTERI ASAM LAKTAT YOGHURT SINBIOTIK

THE EFFECT OF THE ADDITION OF HONEY TO THE PH VALUE, SYNERESIS AND TOTAL LACTIC ACID BACTERIA OF SINBIOTIK YOGURT. This study was conducted to determine whether honey gives an influence on the pH value, syneresis and LAB of synbiotic yogurt. In this study, the main ingredients used were 5 liters UHT milk, Skim milk 400 g, honey 240 mL, Lactobacillus acidophillus bacteria, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, aqudes, MRS Media (Man Rogosa Sharpe Medium). Equipment used during the study included autoclave, pH meter, Erlenmeyer, test tube, pipette, thermometer, analytical scale, petri dishe, desiccator, blender, oven, incubator, micro pipette, burette, spritus lamp, goblet, refrigerator. This research was carried out on January 7 2019 until March 12 2019 at the Laboratory of Animal Product Technology Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado. The experimental design used in this study was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method with treatments 5 and 4 replications. The variables analyzed in this study are pH, Sinereis and Total LAB. The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA, there were significant differences between the treatments followed by the BNJ test. The results of this study indicate that the treatments of P0(0%), P1(3%), P2(6%), P3(9%) and P4(12%) have a very significant effect (P <0.01) on the pH value, Sineresis and Total LAB. Based on the results and discussion that the use of honey by 12% can increase the value and produce the best pH, syneresis and total lactic acid bacteria in synbiotic yogurt.Keywords: Sinbiotic Yogurt, Honey, pH, Sinresis, LAB.

Sensory evaluation of synbiotic yoghurt with Banten taro flour as prebiotic

Banten taro is indigenous food in Banten Province, Indonesia. The functional value of yogurt can be increased by the addition of Banten “beneng” taro flour to stimulate the growth of probiotic bacteria in the digestive tract. Banten taro had potential as prebiotic. Sensory quality was an importance aspect of food product. Flavor change caused by adding Banten taro flour in yoghurt was undetermined. This study was aimed to determined the effect of variation lactic acid bacteria starter for the sensory quality of Banten taro yoghurt synbiotic. A seven-point facial hedonic scale was used to evaluate six yogurt samples. Variation of lactic acid bacteria starter and fortification of modified taro flour was not given significant effect for organoleptic quality (taste, texture, and smell) of synbiotic yogurt. The results showed that the best combination starter to produce yogurt was Lactobacillus bulgaricus + Lactobacillus achidophillus + Streptococcus thermophillus.

Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Synbiotic Yogurt Made with Probiotic Yeast Saccharomyces boulardii in Combination with Inulin.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a unique species of yeast previously characterized as a probiotic strain (CNCM I-745) among a few probiotic yeasts reported to date. Inulin is one of the most common prebiotics that exhibit twisted hydrocolloidal properties in dairy products. The present study was designed to develop a synbiotic yogurt by incorporation of S. boulardii and inulin at 1%, 1.5%, and 2% (w/v), comparing with the probiotic and control plain yogurts. Microrheological, microstructural, microbiological, sensory properties, and volatile compounds of the yogurt samples were evaluated. Microrheological analysis showed that addition of inulin to yogurt slightly reduced the values of G′ and G″, while solid–liquid balance (SLB) values confirmed more solid properties of the synbiotic yogurt (0.582~0.595) than the plain yogurt (0.503~0.518). A total of 18 volatile compounds were identified in the synbiotic yogurt, while only five and six compounds were identified in plain and probiotic yogurts, respectively. Physiochemical parameters such as pH, acidity, and protein content were in the normal range (as with the control), while fat content in the synbiotic yogurt decreased significantly. Addition of 1% inulin not only reduced syneresis but also maintained viability of S. boulardii after 28 days of storage. Microstructural and microrheological studies confirmed the dense, compressed, homogeneous structure of the synbiotic yogurt. Thus, addition of inulin improved the textural and sensory properties of the synbiotic yogurt, as well as survival of S. boulardii with viable count above 6.0 log CFU/g in yogurt, as generally required for probiotics. Therefore, novel synbiotic yogurt with desirable quality was developed as an effective carrier for delivery of the probiotic yeast exerting its beneficial health effects.

Synbiotic yoghurt with walnut and cereal brittle added as a next-generation bioactive compound: Development and characteristics.

The article presents a technology developed for the production of synbiotic Yoghurt with new bioactive filler based on natural components. The Yoghurt has prebiotic and sorption properties. A higher consumer appeal of the product developed has been substantiated; its characteristics compared with the Yoghurt of traditional production technology have been presented. The brittle, containing peeled walnuts, as well as barley, wheat, rye, oatmeal and buckwheat flakes, sugar, and water, was used as a filler. Optimum time and temperature regimes of boiling caramel mixtures and brewing raw walnut–cereal mass in the brittle have been selected. The formulation developed enables increasing the nutritional and biological values of the finished product. The research studies of the finished product involved an analysis of organoleptic, physicochemical, and microbiological points. When performing the tasks, the approved regulatory and technical documentation (GOST) was applied. Each measurement was carried out in triplicate. The physicochemical characteristics of the samples developed were compared with the requirements for the quality of fermented milk products. The nutritional and biological values were calculated. The increase in consumer properties, and nutritional and biological values of the finished dairy product was scientifically substantiated and experimentally confirmed.

Hypolipidaemic effects of synbiotic yoghurt in rabbits

The hypolipidaemic effects of synbiotic yoghurt prepared using Lactobacillus acidophilus, fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and isomaltooligosaccharide (IMOS) were assessed through biological study. Hyperlipidaemia‐induced rabbits were fed on a diet containing different levels of synbiotic yoghurt, and the blood of the animals was analysed for lipid profile on a weekly basis. There were significant reductions in total cholesterol (124.00 ± 7.10 mg/dL), triglycerides (155.00 ± 8.88 mg/dL), low‐density lipoprotein levels (13.27 ± 0.76 mg/dL) and very low‐density lipoprotein levels (57.04 ± 3.27 mg/dL), whereas high‐density lipoprotein levels (53.70 ± 0.35 mg/dL) were increased. On the basis of these results, it was concluded that the synbiotic yoghurt possessed a significant hypolipidaemic potential.

Разработка и оценка качеств синбиотического йогурта с грильяжем «Валенсия»

Разработка и оценка качеств синбиотического йогурта с грильяжем «Валенсия»

A Preliminary Report on the Use of the Design of Experiments for the Production of a Synbiotic Yogurt Supplemented With Gluten FriendlyTM Flour and Bifidobacterium infantis.

The main goal of this paper was to design a synbiotic yogurt containing Bifidobacterium infantis and Gluten Friendly FlourTM; the proposed approach relies upon milk fermentation through the classical starter of yogurt (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) to avoid a strong production of acetic acid by bifidobacterial and inoculum of B. infantis after the fermentation. The research was divided in 3 steps. The aim of the first step was the optimization of fermentation kinetic by L. delbureckii and S. thermophilus, by combining the amount of flour (either Gluten Friendly Flour-GF- or Control Flour-CF) in milk, temperature and inoculum level; the factors were combined through a mixture design. As a result of this step, the best combination was pointed out: flour at 2.5 g/l; L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus at 6 log cfu/ml; temperature at 37–40°C. The goal of the second step was to study the effect of flour (2.5 g/l) on the viability of B. infantis. GF prolonged the viability of the probiotic for 14 days. In the last step, a synbiotic yogurt, supplemented with GF and fermented with L. delbureckii and S. thermophilus, and then inoculated with B. infantis, was produced. The product was stored at 8 and 15°C. A positive effect of GF was found at 15°C, with B. infantis at 7.0 log cfu/g in GF sample and 5.5.5.7 log cfu/g in CF sample.

Synbiotic Fruit Yoghurt with Enhanced Functionality

Synbiotic Fruit Yoghurt with Enhanced Functionality

Hepatoprotective effects of synbiotic soy yogurt on mice fed a high-cholesterol diet.

The role of probiotic yogurt in the prevention and treatment of hypercholesterolemia has attracted global attention. Mounting evidence has indicated that probiotics and prebiotics improve lipid metabolism by lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration in plasma of hypercholesterolemic patients. The present study aimed to develop synbiotic soy yogurt that had a greater cholesterol-lowering effect in hypercholesterolemic mice compared with control soy yogurt. Synbiotic soy yogurt was prepared using soy milk and synbiotic capsule containing LactoBacil Plus (SCLBP) probiotic cultures and fructo-oligosaccharide. Synbiotic soy yogurt was analyzed for proximate composition and microbiological and antioxidative properties during storage periods of 28 d. To study hypocholesterolemic effect, hypercholesterolemia was induced in mice with administration of 1.25% cholesterol and 0.5% cholic acid for 4 wk. After that 24 male Balb/c mice were randomly divided into four groups and fed basic, high-cholesterol, high-cholesterol with soy yogurt, or high-cholesterol with synbiotic soy yogurt diet for 5 wk. Blood samples were collected to measure lipids concentration and oxidative and antioxidative status. Proximate composition of SCLBP-formulated soy yogurt exhibits a marked difference from control soy yogurt in terms of total solids, moisture, protein, fat, ash, carbohydrate, and energy content. Results indicated that the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity (75.28%) in synbiotic yogurt containing 2% SCLBP was significantly greater (P ≤ 0.05) compared with control soy yogurt (52.98%). In mice with hypercholesterolemia that were fed synbiotic soy yogurts, the yogurts had a favorable effect in reducing blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and lipid peroxidation in liver. These led to a significant decrease of the atherogenic index compared with soy yogurt (control) only. Treatment with synbiotic soy yogurt cultures ameliorates lipid peroxidation in liver. These results indicated that the synbiotic soy yogurts have beneficial effects against hypercholesteroemia and can be used as a therapeutic agent in hypercholesteremic patients.

Potential Using of Ulvan Polysaccharide from Ulva lactuca as a Prebiotic in Synbiotic Yogurt Production

Background and objective: There is growing interesting for edible marine algae species as a source for beneficial polysaccharides. Ulva lactuca is a widespread macroalga and highly consumed by humans and livestock because of its great nutritional values. Many studies showed that different extracts of U. lactuca possess nutritional and biological values. Ulvan is one of its structural water-soluble sulfated polysaccharides. The main objective of this study is preparing synbiotic yogurt by using ulvan polysaccharide by different percentage as a prebiotic ingredient and using probiotic starter bacteria in the manufacture of set synbiotic yogurt. Then study the quality properties of the resultant synbiotic yogurt. Methodology: ulvan polysaccharide was extracted from Ulva lactuca using the methods of hot water-extraction and ethanol-precipitation. The synbiotic yogurt was prepared from fresh skim milk and ulvan polysaccharide as prebiotics, which was added by different concentrations: 1%, 2% and 4% (w/v). The mixtures were heated to 90°C for 10 min and immediately cooled to 39°-40°C; and inoculated with 3% of probiotic starter culture (containing of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 Streptococcus thermophilus TH-4, and Bifidobacterium sp. Bb-12). The inoculated milks were distributed into 100 mL plastic cups and incubated at 40°C till complete coagulation. The synbiotic yogurt were transferred to the refrigerator at 7° ± 1°C and storage for 9 days; then the treatments were analyzed for the bacteriological, physical, chemical, and organoleptic assessments at fresh time and after 9 days of cold storage. Results: The results showed that adding of 1-2% of the ulvan polysaccharide presented synbiotic yogurt with good chemical and physical properties, as well as stimulated the growth and activity of probiotic bacteria. But the addition of high percentage (4%) gave opposite results in terms of flavor, delayed fermentation and weak texture with syneresis also. Conclusion: Therefore, it is recommended to use ulvan polysaccharide as prebiotic in the manufacture of synbiotic yogurt by adding 1-2%; and the flavor can be improved by adding any natural flavor to the synbiotic yogurt.

Potential Using of Ulvan Polysaccharide from Ulva lactuca as a Prebiotic in Synbiotic Yogurt Production

Potential Using of Ulvan Polysaccharide from Ulva lactuca as a Prebiotic in Synbiotic Yogurt Production

Optimization of the viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus and physico-chemical, textural and sensorial characteristics of flaxseed-enriched stirred probiotic yogurt by using response surface methodology

Response surface methodology was applied to produce synbiotic yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and flaxseed with a high probiotic count and superior physicochemical and textural properties and desirable sensory attributes. The experiments were planned using the central composite design (CCD) with two independent variables: flaxseed concentration (0–4% w/w), and storage time (1–28 days). To assess yogurt, physicochemical, textural and sensory attributes were determined and optimised. The flaxseed concentration and storage time significantly affected the viability of the L. acidophilus and the texture and sensory attributes of yogurt. This study also demonstrated that the addition of flaxseed into the probiotic yogurt caused an increase in L. acidophilus growth (up to 8.82 CFU/mL) compared to the control sample (6.87 CFU/mL) and an enhancement in the yogurt's viscosity, hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess and water holding capacity (WHC) while a decrease in yogurt's syneresis and adhesiveness occurred. At the same time, high levels of flaxseed resulted in a reduction in the yogurt's desirable sensory attributes. In general, the results of the current study indicated the addition of 4% flaxseed into probiotic yogurt could result in a functional food product with 76.8% desirability that maintains suitable properties for approximately 13 days during refrigerated storage.

Effects of Stachyose on Synbiotic Yogurt Obtained from Goat Milk with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei

Abstract Development of synbiotic yogurt having multiple health benefits has become a new trend. The purpose of this study was to obtain the optimum stachyose concentration of the goat yogurt fermented by probiotics including Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) or Lactobacillus casei (LC) besides Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus by measuring pH, acidity, viable counts and the change of stachyose content. The optimal stachyose concentration of goat LA-yogurt and goat LC-yogurt were 0.4% and 0.8%. Under the above concentrations, the total bacteria number and the viable counts of LA were 2.02×109cfu/mL, 3×107cfu/mL, respectively; the total bacteria number and the viable counts of LC were 2.55×109cfu/mL, 2.53×108cfu/mL, respectively. The results indicate that stachyose can effectively improve the vitality and the viable counts of strains in goat yogurt.

Metabolomics analysis revealed metabolic changes in patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and metabolic responses to a synbiotic yogurt intervention.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder which can influence human metabolism. It has been demonstrated that probiotics are beneficial in controlling IBS. Thus, the main objective of the present study was to determine metabolic changes in response to diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) and to investigate the metabolic effects of a synbiotic intervention on serum, urine, and stool samples from IBS-D patients and healthy controls using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR). A 1HNMR-based metabolomics study was conducted on urine and serum metabolites from 16 healthy and eight IBS-D participants at baseline and after 4weeks of a synbiotic yogurt intervention. At the baseline, serum acetoacetate, myo-inositol, and sarcosine concentrations were higher and threonine and methionine concentrations were lower in the IBS-D cohort than the control group. Moreover, Indoxyl-sulfate concentration of urine was lower and dimethylamine and taurine were higher in the IBS-D group. After intervention, serum concentration of ketone bodies decreased, choline, phenylalanine, and branched-chain amino acids increased in IBS-D group. Metabolomics analysis indicated a shift in one-carbon metabolism. Thus, the level of serum homocysteine was determined and found to be higher in the IBS-D cohort at baseline, and then decreased after the intervention. IBS causes a shift in one-carbon metabolism and these changes can be reversed by a synbiotic intervention. An increase in the number of fecal Lactobacilli and an improvement in the health status of IBS-D patients were also observed in response to intervention.

The Effects of the Addition of Banana Puree to the Total Number of Total Probiotic Bacteria, pH Value and Organoleptic Characteristics of the Synbiotic Yoghurt Made from Goat Milk and Banana Puree

Synbiotic yoghurt is a yoghurt with the addition of prebiotics and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that serves as probiotic which helps to improve digestion, able to survive in gastric acid condition and able to improve immune system. The milk that was used in this study is Saneen goat milk which has higher digestibility than cow milk. The banana used in this study will be processed into puree form. The purpose of study was to determine the concentration of banana puree on synbiotic yoghurt made from goat milk and banana puree with the best microbiological, pH value, viscosity and organoleptic characteristics. The research method used was randomized block design with 4 treatments and 3 replications. Synbiotic yoghurt was made with difference concentrations of banana puree of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The 50% addition of banana puree produced the best synbiotic yoghurt with 4,15 pH, 9,43 Log cfu/ml and 9,16 Log cfu/ml total probiotic bacteria, and the organoleptic characteristics including color, flavor, taste, texture and overall appearance rather preferred by panelists.

Daily Consumption of Synbiotic Yogurt Decreases Liver Steatosis in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in developed and developing countries. The use of synbiotics has been proposed as a probable management strategy for patients with NAFLD. We investigated the effects of synbiotic yogurt on hepatic steatosis and liver enzymes as primary outcomes and on oxidative stress markers, adipokine concentration, and gut peptide concentration as secondary outcomes in patients with NAFLD. In this 24-wk, open-label, randomized controlled clinical trial, 102 patients [50 men and 52 women; mean age: 40 y; body mass index (in kg/m2) (mean±SD): 31.2±4.9] were randomly assigned to 3 groups, including 2 intervention groups and 1 control group. The intervention groups consumed 300 g synbiotic yogurt containing 108 colony-forming units Bifidobacterium animalis/mL and 1.5 g inulin or conventional yogurt daily and were advised to follow a healthy lifestyle (i.e., diet and exercise). The control group was advised to follow a healthy lifestyle alone. We evaluated differences between groups in liver function measures by using repeated-measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, and logistic regression. At the end of the study, the grades of NAFLD, as determined by ultrasonography, showed a significant decrease in the synbiotic group compared with the conventional and control groups (P<0.001). The following significant mean±SD decreases were seen in the synbiotic, conventional, and control groups, respectively: serum concentration of alanine aminotransferase (-14.5±15.6 compared with 4.6±15.4 and 3.1±14.4 IU/L; P=0.008), aspartate aminotransferase (-7.5±6.1 compared with 3.0±8.2 and 3.1±5.7 IU/L; P<0.001), alkaline phosphatase (-26.2±16.8 compared with 3.4±30.1 and 1.5±31.9 IU/L; P=0.024), and γ-glutamyltransferase (-6.0±6.0 compared with 1.0±6.4 and 7.6±11.4 IU/L; P<0.001). Synbiotic yogurt consumption improved hepatic steatosis and liver enzyme concentrations in patients with NAFLD. This trial was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials website (www.irct.ir) as IRCT2017020932417N2.

Comparative study of the synbiotic effect of inulin and fructooligosaccharide with probiotics with regard to the various properties of fermented soy milk

Numerous combinations of probiotics were explored to find the suitable starter culture for the development of synbiotic soy yoghurt which can give good product characteristics and may be acceptable among consumers. Prebiotics (fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and inulin) were supplemented in an attempt to reduce the after-taste of soymilk, improve acidification profile and growth of probiotics. The addition of prebiotics in soy milk significantly enhanced the acidification rate (10.82 to 23.00 × 10-3 pH units/min) and condensed the fermentation completion time. FOS-supplemented fermented soy milk showed better acidification and post-acidification profile as compared to inulin supplemented samples. The Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus (ST) - Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) with FOS gave the better textural properties with firmer gel (350.10), lower adhesiveness (-93.10) and springiness (0.92), higher gumminess (164.50) and average cohesiveness (0.47). FOS-supplemented ST-LA-fermented samples showed good gel characteristics with higher elastic modulus (1672.39 Pa), viscous modulus (416.41 Pa), complex modulus (1723.53 Pa), lower tan δ (14) and higher overall acceptability scores (7.40) on a 9-point hedonic scale. Developed synbiotic soy fermented milk showed more than the 9 log cfu/ml count throughout storage which is required for probiotic functional food.

Chemical Characteristics, and Effect of Inulin Extracted from Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) Root on Biochemical Properties of Synbiotic Yogurt at the End of Fermentation

The aim of this study was to produce synbiotic yogurt using different inulin levels (0, 1 and 2%) and probiotic bacteria. Inulin in two forms commercial and extracted from artichoke root was prepared, and chemical and sensory evaluation were performed. The results of inulin analysis showed that pH, dry matter, degree of polymerization, purity, appearance and taste for the inulin extracted from the artichoke root were 6.39, 92.8%, 30.5, 88.5%, white powder and neutral, whereas these parameters for commercial inulin were 6.14, 97.8%, 23, 92.3%, white powder and neutral, respectively. In the following, the production of synbiotic yogurt was carried out at 42°C until pH reached 4.5±0.02. The results of biochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics at the end of fermentation showed that probiotic yogurt containing 2% (w/w) commercial inulin (ABY-Ch (2%)) had a faster acidity increase, shorter incubation time and greater final titrable acidity than other yogurt samples. Although inulin extracted from artichoke increased the viability of probiotic bacteria in yogurt, but ABY-Ch (2%) yogurt had the ever greatest viability of probiotics.the highest lightness (L*) is related to ABY-Ch (1%) and ABY-Ch (2%) yogurt samples, and ABY-C (2%) yogurt (yogurt containing 2% (w/w) artichoke root inulin) exhibited more unpleasant flavor compared to ABY yogurt (control) and had the lowest flavor score.