Probiotic Milk Enriched with Protein Isolates: Physicochemical, Organoleptic, and Microbiological Properties

Overview

Journal Foods

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2024 Oct 16

PMID 39410195

Authors

Malgorzata Pawlos

Katarzyna Szajnar

Magdalena Kowalczyk

Agata Znamirowska-Piotrowska

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Abstract

Incorporating plant protein isolates into milk can enhance probiotic culture growth by providing essential nutrients and altering the physicochemical properties of fermented milk. This study investigated the effects of adding 1.5% or 3.0% soy, pea, and whey protein isolates on the growth of and monocultures, as well as the physicochemical (acidity, syneresis, color) and organoleptic properties of fermented milk during 21 days of refrigerated storage. The results showed that 1.5% SPI and WPI did not significantly alter milk acidity compared to controls. Still, pH increased with 1.5% and 3.0% PPI. Storage time significantly affected pH in fermented milk. The initial addition of WPI at 1.5% and 3.0% reduced syneresis in fermented milk compared to other samples. Color components were significantly influenced by isolates. Initial cell counts were lower with SPI (LCS1.5 and LCS3) and 1.5% PPI (LCP1.5) compared to controls. Increasing isolate concentration from 1.5% to 3% enhanced growth in WPI-milk but reduced in LCW3 compared to LCW1.5. Only increased pea protein concentration significantly increased growth. Probiotic populations generally were reduced during extended storage. Moreover, isolates impacted milk organoleptic evaluation. This research demonstrates the potential of protein isolates in creating health-promoting and diverse fermented products and offers insights into their interaction with probiotic cultures to advance functional food technologies.

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