Journal
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
Volume 11, Issue 23, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/app112311404
Keywords
synbiotic; prebiotic; probiotic; macrocapsules; in vitro digestion; drying processes; lactic acid bacteria; lactobionic acid; Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74; viability
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- Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation [MCIU-19-RTI2018-094218-B-100]
- Programa Severo Ochoa de Ayudas Predoctorales para la Investigacion y Docenciagrant Programa Severo Ochoa de Ayudas Predoctorales para la Investigacion y Docencia [BP19-127]
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Synbiotic macrocapsules developed using Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74 as probiotic and lactobionic acid (LBA) as prebiotic showed prolonged stability and improved lactate production, with capsules rehydrated in yogurt performing the best in terms of survival. The use of chitosan was noted to be important for the viability of microorganisms over time.
Synbiotic products are a type of functional food with great potential due to consumer interest in foods that improve health and/or reduce the risk of certain diseases. In this study, synbiotic macrocapsules were developed using Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74 as probiotic and lactobionic acid (LBA) as prebiotic. Firstly, the probiotic was proven to be able to use LBA as the only substrate source checking their growth and lactic acid production. Then, four different types of capsules were produced using sodium alginate as matrix and different hardener solutions (CaCl2 and chitosan). The macrocapsules were characterised regarding their strength, and the best performing ones were used for further analysis. In order to obtain a synbiotic capsule characterized by a longer stability time due to low water activity, the capsules were dried using freeze and thermal drying. Successively, to revitalize the microorganisms, the capsules were rehydrated in two different media (saline solution and yogurt), subjected to simulated in vitro digestion tests and visually characterised. In addition, their viability over time was assessed. As a result, L. paracasei was able to grow using LBA as the only source of carbon with better production of lactic acid for prolonged periods. The more resistant freeze- and thermal-dried capsules showed differences in rehydration kinetics, and visual changes were also observed. In simulated in vitro digestion tests, capsules rehydrated in yogurt showed the best results in terms of survival. Regarding their viability over time, the importance of the use of chitosan was noted.
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