Can sucrose-substitutes increase the antagonistic activity against foodborne pathogens, and improve the technological and functional properties of sheep milk kefir?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129290
Abstract: The effect of different types of sugar (sucrose, demerara, brown, fructose, coconut sugar, and honey) on sheep milk kefir was evaluated. Microbial counts (Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, yeast), antagonistic activity against foodborne pathogens, microstructure (scanning electron… read more here.
Keywords: sheep milk; milk kefir; antagonistic activity; activity ... See more keywords
Yeasts from Iranian traditional milk kefir samples: isolation, molecular identification and their potential probiotic properties
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DOI: 10.1111/lam.13794
Abstract: Milk kefir is a fermented dairy product with numerous attributed health benefits due to the presence of a complex eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbiota. In this study, a total number of 26 yeast isolates were obtained… read more here.
Keywords: yeasts iranian; kefir samples; potential probiotic; milk kefir ... See more keywords
Synbiotic goat milk kefir improves health status in rats fed a high-fat and high-fructose diet
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.173-181
Abstract: Abstract Background and Aim: Kefir, a natural probiotic containing bacteria and yeast, is a fermented milk product, whereas glucomannan from porang tuber (Amorphophallus oncophyllus) is prebiotic in vivo. Simvastatin is a potent lipid-lowering statin that… read more here.
Keywords: rats fed; milk kefir; goat milk; kefir ... See more keywords
Probiotic Properties, Prebiotic Fermentability, and GABA-Producing Capacity of Microorganisms Isolated from Mexican Milk Kefir Grains: A Clustering Evaluation for Functional Dairy Food Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/foods10102275
Abstract: Isolation and functional characterization of microorganisms are relevant steps for generating starter cultures with functional properties, and more recently, those related to improving mental health. Milk kefir grains have been recently investigated as a source… read more here.
Keywords: probiotic properties; milk kefir; kefir grains; fermentability ... See more keywords
Tailoring the Optimized Fermentation Conditions of SCOBY-Based Membranes and Milk Kefir Grains to Promote Various Functional Properties
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11193107
Abstract: Kombucha culture (named SCOBY-Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeasts) and milk kefir grains represent multiple consortia of wild microorganisms that include lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria and yeasts with valuable functional properties. Their fermentative… read more here.
Keywords: milk kefir; kefir grains; fermentation; scoby based ... See more keywords