scholarly journals The Effect of Different Sugars on Water Kefir Grains

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (sp1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Tuncay Çevik ◽  
Nilüfer Sena Aydoğdu ◽  
Nilgün Özdemir ◽  
Tuğba Kök Taş
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Fermented Product ◽  
Kefir Grains ◽  
Traditional Production ◽  
Lactobacillus Spp ◽  
Sugar Source ◽  
Water Kefir ◽  
Fermentation Substrate

Water kefir is a fermented probiotic beverage produced by fermentation of dried sugary fruits and sugar using water kefir grains. Sucrose is used as a sugar source in the traditional production of water kefir. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of grape molasses, honey and unrefined sugar on water kefir grains instead of sucrose. In the study, 4 groups were formed: grape molasses (10 g), honey (10 g), unrefined sugar (10 g) and refined sugar (10 g). 2 g of water kefir grain and 500 mL of drinking water were used for each group. And each group samples were fermented for 25°C 48 hours. The study continued for 5 weeks. The pH values and the titratable acidity values of water kefir samples and the weight of water kefir grains were determinated once every two day, while microbiological analyzes (Lactobacillus spp., Lactococcus spp. and yeast contents) and ethanol content of samples were determinate once every 15 days. In this study; it has been observed that the use of different sugars has no significant effect on the weights of the water kefir grains. In addition, it was determined that the Lactococcus spp. and yeast amounts in the water kefirs were higher in the samples produced by using honey and grape molasses. As a result, it was revealed that grape molasses, honey and unrefined sugar could be used as fermentation substrate in production of water kefir. At the same time, water kefir can be shown as an alternative fermented product for vegan consumers with allergies to dairy products.

Effects of Greek Pomegranate Extracts in the Antioxidant Properties and Storage Stability of Kefir

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Lagouri ◽  
Georgia Dimitreli ◽  
Aikatarini Kouvatsi
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Storage Stability ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Flow Behavior Index ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Dpph Activity ◽  
Behavior Index

Background: Oxidation reactions are known to shorten the shelf life and cause damage to foods rich in fat, such as dairy products. One way to limit oxidation and increase the shelf life of fermented dairy products is to use natural antioxidants. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of adding pomegranate extracts in the antioxidant properties, rheological characteristics and the storage stability of the fermented product of kefir. Methods: The Pomegranate Juice (PGJ) and Peel Extracts (PGPE) (5%, 10% w/v) were added to kefir and the antioxidant properties were evaluated by using the methods of radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power Activity (FRAP). Spectrophotometric and instrumental methods were used to determine the Total Phenols (TPs), pH values, viscosity and flow behavioral index values of enriched with pomegranate kefir samples. The same properties were tested when kefir samples stored at 4°C for 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. Results: The addition of PGJ and PGPE results in an increase in the antioxidant activity (DPPH, FRAP) and total phenol content (TPs) of kefir samples. Increasing the concentration of the added PGJ and PGPE, results in an increase in the TP content and the DPPH activity of kefir. As far as the storage time is concerned, the results showed an increase in the amount of TP at 7th day and a reduction in the DPPH activity in the 14th day of storage. In contrary to the DPPH method, the increase in storage time has resulted in a reduction in antioxidant activity by the FRAP method. The addition of PGJ and PGPE in kefir results in a decrease in pH values while the pH of kefir samples increased during storage at 4°C for 28 days. The addition of PGJ and PGPE to kefir samples results to a decrease in viscosity and an increase in the flow behavior index. Increasing storage time results in increased flow behavior index of kefir samples. Conclusion: The addition of PGJ and PGPE increased the antioxidant activity and total phenols of the kefir product and preserved its properties during the total storage time of 28 days at 4°C.

Effect of frozen storage on some characteristics of kefir samples made from cow’s and goat’s milk

2021 ◽  
pp. 108201322110037
Author(s):  
Ercan Sarica ◽  
Hayri Coşkun
Keyword(s):  
Organic Acids ◽  
Frozen Storage ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Flavor Components ◽  
Goat’S Milk ◽  
Volatile Flavor ◽  
Goat's Milk ◽  
Lactobacillus Spp ◽  
Oxalic Acids

This study was aimed to determine the changes in kefir samples (CK and GK) made from cow’s and goat’s milk during frozen storage. The CK and GK samples were first stored at +4 °C for 14 and 21 days. Thereafter, all the samples were frozen at –35 °C for 24 h and kept at –18 °C for 45 days. There was no significant change in the fat, protein, acidity and pH values in both samples during the storage. The values of viscosity, WI and C* were higher in the CK samples while the syneresis value was higher in the GK samples throughout the frozen storage. The microorganisms ( Lactococcus spp., Lactobacillus spp., Leuconostoc spp., total mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeasts) found in kefir made from goat's milk were more affected from the frozen storage. In both samples, the changes in organic acids and volatile flavor components were not significant during frozen storage, except acetic, citric and oxalic acids and acetaldehyde in GK sample. In addition, CK samples were preferred sensorially more by the panellists during frozen storage.

Probiotic Greek yogurt: effect of the addition of prebiotic fat substitutes on the physicochemical characteristics, probiotic survival, and sensory acceptance

2021 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Sofia Sestito Dias ◽  
Damarys de Souza Vergílio ◽  
Arthur Marroni Pereira ◽  
Suellen Jensen Klososki ◽  
Vanessa Aparecida Marcolino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Modified Starch ◽  
Sensory Acceptance ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Fat Substitutes ◽  
Gastrointestinal Conditions ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIn this research communication we evaluate the impact of the addition of prebiotic components (inulin, polydextrose, and modified starch, 40 g/l) as fat substitutes on the physicochemical characteristics, probiotic survival, and sensory acceptance of probiotic (Lacticaseibacillus casei 01, 108 CFU/ml) Greek yogurts during storage (7 °C, 28 d). All formulations had probiotic counts higher than 107 CFU/ml during storage and simulated gastrointestinal conditions (SGIC). The prebiotic components increased the probiotic survival to the enteric phase of the SGIC, with inulin producing the most pronounced effect. Inulin addition resulted in products with lower pH values and consistency and higher titratable acidity during storage, with negative impact on the sensory acceptance (flavor, texture, and overall impression) at the end of the storage period. Modified starch addition impacted negatively on the acceptance of the products (appearance, flavor, texture, and overall impression). Polydextrose addition resulted in products with lower consistency, but similar sensory acceptance to the full-fat yogurt. It can be concluded that it is possible to prepare potentially synbiotic Greek yogurts by desorption technique using L. casei as probiotic culture and inulin, polydextrose or modified starch as prebiotic components, with the utilization of polydextrose being advisable.

Quality and shelf life assessment of a new beverage produced from water kefir grains and red pitaya

LWT ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 110770
Author(s):  
Raíssa S. Bueno ◽  
Jéssica B. Ressutte ◽  
Natália N.Y. Hata ◽  
Fernanda C. Henrique-Bana ◽  
Karla B. Guergoletto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Kefir Grains ◽  
Water Kefir ◽  
Quality And Shelf Life

BIOTECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF PRODUCTION AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF LACTOSE-FREE YOGHURT

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Z. Trokhymenko ◽  
M. I. Didukh ◽  
T. I. Kovalchuk ◽  
V. M. Bidenko ◽  
V. V. Zakharin
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Caloric Content ◽  
Gas Formation ◽  
Sour Milk ◽  
Milk Sugar ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Comparative Aspect ◽  
Chemical Studies

Lactose-free dairy products play a significant role in the diet of people with lactose intolerance, as they are a source of prombiotics and highly nutrients that are readily available, are in balanced proportions and do not contain milk sugar (lactose). In the manufacture of lactose-free dairy products in the technological scheme provides for the extraction of milk sugar (lactose), which can lead to deterioration of their sensory and physicochemical properties. The aim of this work was to study the comparative aspect of biotechnological features of yogurts made by traditional and lactose-free technologies and to evaluate their organoleptic and physicochemical properties. The object of the study were organic drinking yogurt with "blueberry" filler (with probiotic) 2.5 % and lactose-free organic yogurt (with probiotic) 2.5 %. According to the results of research, organic drinking yogurt with "blueberry" filler (with probiotic) 2.5 % in taste was sour milk, without foreign tastes and odors moderately sweet, with a pronounced taste of "blueberry" filler, consistency - homogeneous, tender, dense, without gas formation, with particles of fresh blueberries, which are distributed throughout the mass of yogurt, color - with a shade that is characteristic of blueberries. Organic lactose-free yogurt (with probiotic) 2.5 % had a sour taste, sour milk, without foreign tastes and odors, color - white. According to the results of physico-chemical studies of experimental samples of organic drinking yogurt with "blueberry" filler and lactose-free organic yogurt, the titratable acidity was 80 and 85 oT, active acidity 4.7 and 4.5, respectively. The mass fraction of carbohydrates in drinking yogurt with "blueberry" filler was 9.8 g / 100 g at 4.4 g / 100 g in lactose-free yogurt, including sugar 5.8 and 0 g / 100 g, respectively. Energy value and caloric content was higher in the sample of yogurt with "blueberry" filling. The conditional viscosity of the test samples was 1 min 30 sec. and 59 sec. in accordance. The degree of syneresis in the experimental samples of organic drinking yogurt with the filler "blueberry" and lactose-free organic yogurt was 55 and 45 % moisture content - 44.07 and 39.49 %, respectively.

scholarly journals Effect of holding period prior to storage on the chemical attributes of Starking Delicious apples during refrigerated storage

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-227
Author(s):  
Aynur Batkan ◽  
Akif Kundakçi ◽  
Bülent Ergönül
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Refrigerated Storage ◽  
Holding Period ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Chemical Attributes

In this research, the effects of three different holding periods (6, 12 and 24 hours) prior to storage on the quality attributes of Starking Delicious apples were investigated during storage of 8 months at 0.5 ± 1.0 ºC. Changes in weight loss, flesh firmness, pH values, soluble dry matter amount, titratable acidity values, ascorbic acid contents, and total and reducing sugar content were determined. According to the results, the holding period showed statistically significant changes in the quality attributes of the apples (p < 0.05).

scholarly journals Development of Kefir beverages: Standardization of process parameters

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Gilmara Barboza Januário ◽  
Tailana Marin de Lima ◽  
Daiane Aparecida Camargo Portella ◽  
Caroline Barboza Januário ◽  
Suellen Jensen Klososki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Factorial Design ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Central Point ◽  
Sensory Characteristics ◽  
Acidic Ph ◽  
Fermentation Time ◽  
23 Factorial Design ◽  
Kefir Grains

This study aimed to characterize physico-chemically Kefir grains and standardize the process parameters of the beverages, in order to obtain an optimum product. Kefir grains consisted basically of water (85.61 ± 0.41%) and had an acidic pH (4.45) and low acidity (0.44 ± 0.09% lactic acid). To determine the process parameters, it was used a 23 factorial design with three replications at the central point, being evaluated the amount of grain (2-6%), amount of sugar (10-14%) and fermentation time (18-24 hours) at 25oC. The amount of sugar or grains had no influence on the pH and titratable acidity. A longer fermentation time (24 hours) resulted in products with pH and acidity within the recommended values, while fewer grains (2%) did not result in too firm beverages. The formulation with the best physicochemical and sensory characteristics had 2% grain, 10% sugar and 24 hours of fermentation, being described as creamy, slightly acidic and with intermediate sweetness.

scholarly journals Microbiological and Physicochemical Characteristics of Three Types of “Soumbara” from Seeds of African Locust Bean in Korhogo Markets, Côte d’Ivoire

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ollo Kambire ◽  
Konan Mathurin Yao ◽  
Andrée Emmanuelle Sika ◽  
Aminata Coulibaly ◽  
Zamble Bi Irie Abel Boli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide Solution ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Fermented Product ◽  
African Locust Bean

“Soumbara” is a fermented product sold in the markets of several West African countries. In the markets, it is sold in several formats (granulated, powder, and paste). The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of these three types of “Soumbara” sold in the Korhogo markets. For this purpose, a preliminary survey followed by a sampling of 54 samples of “Soumbara” was carried out. The microorganism load count was carried out according to microbiological standards. The pH, titratable acidity, and moisture content were measured, respectively, with a pH meter, by dosing with sodium hydroxide solution and by differential weighing after passing the sample through the oven. The pH of the different samples is around 6. The moisture content is higher in “Soumbara” paste (20-24.7%) than in powdered (7.3-9.3%) and granulated (8.6-10.7%) “Soumbara.” The acidity rates are between 0.07 and 0.13%, 0.2 and 0.3%, and 0.08 and 0.1%, respectively, for the granulated, powder, and paste types. Mesophilic aerobic germ loads (6.17-8.38 log10 cfu/g) for all three types of “Soumbara” are above the standard. Total coliform (1.13-2.96 log10 cfu/g), mould (0.86-2.52 log10 cfu/g), and yeast (0.33-1.53 log10 cfu/g) loads are below standard. The microbiological quality of the three types of “Soumbara” is unsatisfactory. Overall, “Soumbara” powder is the most contaminated, followed by granulated and paste “Soumbara.” “Soumbara” must be added during culinary preparations in order to avoid possible public health problems.

scholarly journals Enterococcus faecium in artisanal ripening cheese: technological and safety aspects

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e299119452
Author(s):  
Priscila Lima Magarotto de Paula ◽  
Marina Levorato de Moraes ◽  
Janaína Schueler ◽  
Nathália Aparecida Andrade de Souza ◽  
Márcia Cristina Furlaneto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Antagonistic Activity ◽  
Technological Properties ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Ph Variation ◽  
Ripening Process ◽  
Technological Potential ◽  
Ph Reduction ◽  
Technological Perspective

The aims of this work were to identify and characterize for some important technological properties of the E. faecium throughout the ripening process of cheese. The study involved evaluating the technological potential of six isolates of E. faecium (EFM55, EFM67, EFM9A, EFM16A, EFM19A and EFM44) from artisanal cheeses as their probiotic characteristics and technological perspective. Concerning the antimicrobial sensibility, 71% of the E. faecium tested were sensitive to all antimicrobials. No other medicine inhibited the active of E. faecium, with the exception of dipyrone for the EFM19A and EFM9A strains. The isolates showed good antagonistic activity against gram-negative, as EFM9A, EFM55 and EFM67 strais with better activity. The highest fermentation was observed in 42 ºC, showed the pH variation of 4.15 to 5.15, after 48 hours of fermentation. All isolates showed pH reduction at 20 ºC. However, all isolates produced higher titratable acidity at a temperature of 42ºC. The isolates EFM55 and EFM9A has had probiotic actived, biochemical and susceptibility parameters desirables, aim it’s technological potential in the production of dairy products.

scholarly journals Approaches to improve the growth of the starter lactic acid bacterium OM13 during the early stages of green Spanish-style table olive production

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
A. Alfonzo ◽  
A. Martorana ◽  
L. Settanni ◽  
M. Matraxia ◽  
O. Corona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Starter Culture ◽  
Table Olives ◽  
Acid Fermentation ◽  
Lactobacillus Pentosus ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Fermented Product ◽  
And Control

The present research aimed at determining the optimal conditions for the lactic acid fermentation of green Spanish-style table olives. The work is a follow-up, and focuses on the performance of the commercial starter strain Lactobacillus pentosus OM13 by applying an acclimatization step and the addition of nutrients, and concentrations of lactic acid that were previously investigated. The acclimatization of the cells warranted the dominance of the starter culture even at an inoculation level of 2 Log cycles lower than that commonly used in standard fermentation. A significant effect was found in terms of acidification kinetics within the first week of fermentation, with the highest decrease in pH, at ~2.5 units, which occurred in the trial and after inoculation with 106 CFU/mL of starter after acclimatation (EO3) that showed values similar to control C obtained with Lactobacillus pentosus OM13 at a concentration of 107 CFU/mL. After day 3, further decreases in pH of up to 4.30 were observed until day 30, and then these values remained almost constant until the end of process (day 190) when lower pH values were reached for trial EO3 and control C. The results of microbiological dynamics, the changes in VOCs and finally the effect of the processes on the sensory analysis of the fermented product were investigated by multivariate analysis. The acclimatization process and the initial inoculation level influenced the bacterial microflora, aromatic compounds and organoleptic characteristics of the final product. Finally, the trials C, EO2 and EO3 showed higher values (60-80%) of preferences and satisfaction compared to other experimental productions.

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