Current Nutrition & Food Science

Author(s): Kelly Silva Degani de Oliveira, Liliane Martins Teixeira, Carina Molins Borba, Camila Ramão Contessa*, Carlos André Veiga Burkert and Janaína Fernandes de Medeiros Burkert

DOI: 10.2174/1573401319666230502104541

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Low Lactose Yogurt with Blueberry Jam: Development and Sensory Acceptance

Page: [374 - 380] Pages: 7

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Abstract

Introduction: The lactose-intolerant public represents an important portion of the population; however, the diversification of products that serve this population is still very limited.

Objective: In this bias, this study aimed to develop a low-lactose yogurt added with blueberry jelly, combining sensory and functional characteristics of the fruit.

Methods: Different concentrations of β-galactosidase were evaluated in the fermentations, in addition to four formulations of blueberry jelly that were sensorially tested for preference, a formulation was selected and its global acceptance and purchase intent were verified.

Results: The use of 1.5 g L- 1 of β-galactosidase allowed for a more significant reduction of lactose during the fermentation process. Of the four jelly formulations tested, the whole fruit was sensory preferred, and the low-lactose two-layer yogurt showed 86% acceptance and 74% purchase intention.

Conclusion: It was possible to develop a product with low lactose content and sensorially pleasant to the consumer.

Keywords: β-galactosidase, product development, lactic fermentation, functionality, hydrolysis, intolerance.

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