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A Thorough Investigation of the Microbiological, Physicochemical, and Sensory Properties of Ewe's Yoghurt Fermented by a Selected Multi-Strain Starter Culture

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FOODS
Volume 12, Issue 18, Pages -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods12183454

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ewe's yoghurt; milk starter culture; lactic acid bacteria; antioxidant capacity; sensory traits

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This study investigated the microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory properties of an innovative yoghurt produced from ewe's milk. The results showed that the yoghurt produced using a natural milk starter culture had lower fat content and higher antioxidant potential. Sensory analysis revealed that the yoghurt processed with the natural milk starter culture was more preferred.
This work was carried out with the aim to investigate the microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory properties of an innovative yoghurt produced from ewe's milk. Experimental yoghurt productions were performed with a commercial freeze-dried starter preparation and a natural milk starter culture (NMSC) of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii. The two yoghurts did not differ for colour parameters, showing an average value of lightness, redness, and yellowness of 94.99, -3.74, and 9.37, respectively. The yoghurt produced using the NMSC as a fermenting agent was characterised by a significantly lower fat percentage and a higher antioxidant potential than commercial starters. Microbiological analysis confirmed the safety of the final product and a level of living lactic acid bacteria of 108 CFU/g. Sensory analysis revealed some differences among yoghurts regarding unpleasant odour, homogeneity, and persistence in the mouth, but the yoghurt processed with NMSC was more appreciated. Thus, the production of ewe's yoghurt fermented by a selected multi-strain starter culture represents an interesting strategy to enlarge the functional ovine dairy product portfolio.

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