响应面法优化欧李果汁与牛奶复合益生菌饮料发酵工艺

以欧李（Cerasus humilis）果汁与牛奶为主要原料制作复合益生菌饮料,以总抗氧化能力和活菌数为评价指标,经单因素试验分析发酵菌株、果浆浓度、脱脂牛奶添加量、糖度、接种量和发酵时间对发酵饮料的影响,并通过响应面试验对影响较大的4个因素进行优化,确定复合益生菌饮料最佳工艺。结果表明,最佳发酵工艺为发酵菌株植物乳杆菌（Lactobacillus plantarum）和嗜酸乳杆菌（Lactobacillus acidophilus）（1∶1）,欧李果汁添加量49%,脱脂牛奶添加量12.3%,糖度12 °Bx,接种量6%,发酵时间41 h。在此优化发酵工艺条件下,饮料总抗氧化能力为143.33 U/mL,活菌数为8.70 lg（CFU/mL）,色泽鲜艳呈粉红色,气味纯正,具有欧李果香,酸甜可口,滋味宜人。     

鼠李糖乳杆菌LP216高密度发酵培养基优化

为提高鼠李糖乳酸杆菌LP216生产效益,通过单因素试验、Plackett-Burman（PB）试验和Box-Behnken（BB）试验,对菌株LP216发酵培养基进行优化。结果表明,最佳培养基配方为酵母提取物16 g/L、蛋白胨13 g/L、葡萄糖30 g/L、牛肉膏5 g/L、CH3COONa 4 g/L、吐温80 1.5 g/L、MgSO4·7H2O 0.25 g/L、柠檬酸二胺2.0 g/L、K2HPO4 2.0 g/L、MnSO4 0.2 g/L。在此优化条件下,菌株LP216活菌数达8.9×109 CFU/mL,是对照组（MRS培养基）活菌数（3.28×109 CFU/mL）的2.71倍。     

The optimization of the formulation for a chocolate cake containing inulin and yacon meal

The research aimed at determining, using surface response methodology, an optimal chocolate cake formulation when wheat flour was partially replaced with inulin and/or yacon meal. The yacon meal used in the formulation was prepared by using tuberous roots of yacon (Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp. & Endl.). The optimization indicated that a formulation with 20% of the wheat flour replaced with yacon meal, 153 mL of water and no inulin showed the best values for hardness (3.638 N), cohesiveness (0.691) and specific volume (1.86 cm³ g^?1). A formulation with 40% of the wheat flour replaced with yacon meal, 6% replaced with inulin and containing 126 mL of water showed similar values to the optimized formulation for the three responses mentioned earlier but, in addition, it had a greater content of fructooligosaccharides and inulin. Consequently, both formulations may give useful functional foods with physical parameters comparable with the control formulation.     

Microencapsulated Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG powders: relationship of powder physical properties to probiotic survival during storage

Freeze-dried commercial Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) were encapsulated in an emulsion-based formulation stabilized by whey protein and resistant starch and either spray-dried or freeze-dried to produce probiotic microcapsules. There was no difference in loss of probiotics viability after spray drying or freeze drying. Particle size, morphology, moisture sorption, and water mobility of the powder microcapsules were examined. Particle size analysis and scanning electron microscopy showed that spray-dried LGG microcapsules (SDMC) were small spherical particles, whereas freeze-dried LGG microcapsules (FDMC) were larger nonspherical particles. Moisture sorption isotherms obtained using dynamic vapor sorption showed a slightly higher water uptake in spray-dried microcapsules. The effect of water mobility, as measured by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, at various water activities (a(w) 0.32, 0.57, and 0.70) and probiotic viability during storage at 25 °C was also examined. Increasing the relative humidity of the environment at which the samples were stored caused an increase in water mobility and the rate of loss in viability. The viability data during storage indicated that SDMC had better storage stability compared to FDMC. Although more water was adsorbed for spray-dried than freeze-dried microcapsules, water mobility was similar for corresponding storage conditions because there was a stronger water-binding energy for spray-dried microcapsule. This possibly accounted for the improved survival of probiotics in spray-dried microcapsules.     

响应面法优化鼠李糖乳杆菌发酵蓝靛果产多酚工艺

该研究采用单因素试验、Plackett-Burman试验、最陡爬坡试验及响应面试验探究鼠李糖乳杆菌（Lactobacillus rhamnosus）CICC6224发酵蓝靛果产多酚的最优发酵条件。结果表明,在单因素试验的基础上,利用Plackett-Burman法筛选出影响鼠李糖乳杆菌CICC6224发酵蓝靛果产多酚的三个重要因素,分别为发酵时间、接种量及料液比,采用响应面分析法确定鼠李糖乳杆菌CICC6224发酵蓝靛果产多酚的最优工艺条件为发酵温度35℃、装液量70 m L、发酵时间28 h、接种量3.4%(V/V)、料液比1∶2.5(g∶m L),在此条件下,多酚含量最高,为1 622.54 mg/100 g。说明鼠李糖乳杆菌发酵法可做为富集果多酚的方法之一,这为微生物发酵应用果蔬益生元开发及利用奠定了基础。     

The nutrient requirements of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and their application to fermented milk

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) performs many physiological functions, but the fermentation time is long when fermented milk is prepared using LGG alone. To shorten the fermentation time, we analyzed the nutrient requirement profiles of LGG. Based on nutrient requirement profiles, we evaluated the effects on the fermentation time, quality, and sensory properties of unmodified cow's milk fermented by LGG alone. According to the consumption and necessary patterns of amino acids and those of purine, pyrimidine, vitamins, metal ions, and nutrients essential to LGG, we selected Cys, Ser, Arg, Pro, Asp, Glu, guanine, uracil, and xanthine with which to supplement milk. Compared with fermented milk prepared using LGG alone in unmodified milk, the fermentation time of supplemented milk was shortened by 5 h. Viable cell counts, titratable acidity, and water-retaining capability of the fermented milk were improved by addition of nutrient supplements. Supplementation with nutrients did not obviously change the sensory and textural characteristics of fermented milk.     

Short communication: Incorporation of inulin and transglutaminase in fermented goat milk containing probiotic bacteria

Goat milk is a good carrier for probiotic bacteria; however, it is difficult to produce fermented goat milk with a consistency comparable to that of fermented cow milks. It can be improved by the addition of functional stabilizers, such as inulin, or treatment with transglutaminase. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cold storage of inulin and microbial transglutaminase on the viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 and Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Bb-12 in fermented goat milk. Microbiological analysis included the determination of the probiotic bacteria cell count in fermented milk samples, whereas physico-chemical analysis included the analysis of fat content, titratable acidity, and pH of raw, pasteurized, and fermented goat milk samples. No positive influence of inulin or microbial transglutaminase on the viability of probiotics in fermented goat's milk samples was observed. Nevertheless, the population of probiotics remained above 6 log cfu/g after 8 wk of storage at 5°C.     

Processing optimization of probiotic yogurt containing glucose oxidase using response surface methodology

Exposure to oxygen may induce a lack of functionality of probiotic dairy foods because the anaerobic metabolism of probiotic bacteria compromises during storage the maintenance of their viability to provide benefits to consumer health. Glucose oxidase can constitute a potential alternative to increase the survival of probiotic bacteria in yogurt because it consumes the oxygen permeating to the inside of the pot during storage, thus making it possible to avoid the use of chemical additives. This research aimed to optimize the processing of probiotic yogurt supplemented with glucose oxidase using response surface methodology and to determine the levels of glucose and glucose oxidase that minimize the concentration of dissolved oxygen and maximize the Bifidobacterium longum count by the desirability function. Response surface methodology mathematical models adequately described the process, with adjusted determination coefficients of 83% for the oxygen and 94% for the B. longum. Linear and quadratic effects of the glucose oxidase were reported for the oxygen model, whereas for the B. longum count model an influence of the glucose oxidase at the linear level was observed followed by the quadratic influence of glucose and quadratic effect of glucose oxidase. The desirability function indicated that 62.32 ppm of glucose oxidase and 4.35 ppm of glucose was the best combination of these components for optimization of probiotic yogurt processing. An additional validation experiment was performed and results showed acceptable error between the predicted and experimental results.     

Human milk oligosaccharide consumption by probiotic and human-associated bifidobacteria and lactobacilli

Human milk contains high concentrations of nondigestible complex oligosaccharides (human milk oligosaccharides; HMO) that reach the colon and are subsequently fermented by the infant gut microbiota. Using a high-throughput, low-volume growth determination, we evaluated the ability of 12 lactobacilli and 12 bifidobacteria strains, including several commercial probiotics, to ferment HMO and their constituent monomers. Of the 24 strains tested, only Bifidobacterium longum ssp. infantis ATCC 15697 and Bifidobacterium infantis M-63 were able to ferment 3′-sialyllactose, 6′-sialyllactose, 2′-fucosyllactose, and 3′-fucosyllactose. Bifidobacterium infantis M-63 degraded almost 90% of the 2′-fucosyllactose but left most of the fucose in the supernatant, as detected by HPLC. Among bifidobacteria, only the B. infantis strains and Bifidobacterium breve ATCC 15700 were able to ferment lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT). Among lactobacilli, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM was found to be the most efficient at utilizing LNnT. The extracellular β-galactosidase (lacL, LBA1467) of L. acidophilus NCFM cleaves the terminal galactose of LNnT for growth, leaving lacto-N-triose II in the media as detected by HPLC. Inactivation of lacL abolishes growth of L. acidophilus NCFM on LNnT. These results contribute to our knowledge of HMO–microbe interactions and demonstrate the potential for synbiotic combinations of pre- and probiotics.     

Quality characteristics of kefir as a carrier for probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

Kefir was prepared using kefir grains of different origins (US, Australia and India) and starter culture. The sensory scores for kefir made using starter culture and US kefir grains were significantly higher than for the other samples (P < 0.05). The index of viscosity was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in kefir prepared using Indian kefir grains. Shear stress–shear rate plots indicated yield stress in all kefirs. All samples exhibited shear‐thinning behaviour. The average count of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in kefir after incubation was 7.09 log CFU/g. No significant difference (P > 0.05) was observed in quality characteristics in kefir after the addition of LGG, indicating that it could be a potential probiotic carrier.     

Effect of high-pressure homogenization, nonfat milk solids, and milkfat on the technological performance of a functional strain for the production of probiotic fermented milks

The aim of this research was the evaluation of the effects of milkfat content, nonfat milk solids content, and high-pressure homogenization on 1) fermentation rates of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei BFE 5264 inoculated in milk; 2) viability loss of this strain during refrigerated storage; and 3) texture parameters, volatile compounds, and sensorial properties of the coagula obtained. The data achieved suggested a very strong effect of the independent variables on the measured attributes of fermented milks. In fact, the coagulation times were significantly affected by pressure and added milkfat, and the rheological parameters of the fermented milk increased with the pressure applied to the milk for added nonfat milk solids concentrations lower than 3%. Moreover, the polynomial models and the relative response surfaces obtained permitted us to identify the levels of the 3 independent variables that minimized the viability loss of the probiotic strain used during refrigerated storage.     

响应面法优化风味驴乳酸奶发酵工艺的研究

在驴乳中添加牛乳粉制作酸奶,通过单因素试验和响应面优化法研究了风味驴乳酸奶最佳发酵工艺。结果表明,以牛乳粉添加量、发酵温度和发酵时间为自变量,以感官评价为因变量,响应面法优化出风味驴乳酸奶的最佳发酵工艺为：牛乳粉添加量10%、发酵温度42 ℃、发酵时间5.5 h。在此优化条件下,风味驴乳酸奶口感细腻爽滑,酸甜适口,有浓郁的驴乳香味与滋味,感官评分达到92分,与预测值（90.85分）相差较小。产品的理化及微生物指标均符合相关国标要求。     

榛子油的微胶囊化工艺优化

为减缓榛子油氧化,延长其贮藏期,以壳聚糖和β-环糊精为复合壁材,以亚麻籽胶为乳化剂,采用乳液聚合法结合冷冻干燥方式将榛子油微胶囊化,并通过单因素和响应面优化得到最佳工艺条件。结果表明:当固形物的质量分数为25%,乳化温度为60 ℃,壁芯材比例为2:1,乳化剂含量为0.34%时,所制得的微胶囊包埋率为72.89%±0.58%,经冷冻扫描电镜观察微胶囊形态可知,制得的微胶囊呈规则的球形,且包埋效果较好,证明该方法能有效的提高榛子油微胶囊的包埋率。     

响应面法优化低乳糖奶水解工艺

牛奶及乳制品营养丰富,容易消化吸收,人称"白色血液",是最理想的天然食品。近年来我国乳业发展迅速,但与世界平均水平仍存在巨大的差距,制约我国乳业发展的一个重要原因就是乳糖不耐症。利用β-半乳糖苷酶对牛奶进行水解可生成易被人体吸收的葡萄糖、半乳糖及"双歧因子"低聚半乳糖,不仅能解决乳糖不耐症问题,还能增加牛奶的营养价值。本文在单因素初步试验的基础上,以低聚半乳糖合成率为响应指标,通过响应分析法对低乳糖水解工艺进行优化。结果表明,当反应温度为45.3℃、加酶量为2.5mL及反应时间为69.7min时,低聚半乳糖得率达到最大值6.15%。通过乳果糖试剂盒测定水解后低乳糖奶中乳果糖含量,平均含量为158.17mg/L。     

Preparation and use of apple skin polyphenol extracts in milk: enhancement of the viability and adhesion of probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus (ATCC 1643) bacteria

This study explored the feasibility of using apple skin as a source for generating antioxidant extracts, that is ethanolic or aqueous apple skin polyphenol extract (ASPE) and examined the effects of such ASPEs and six purified polyphenols (PPs), that is rutin, epicatechin, phlorizin, cholorogenic acid, quercetin and p‐coumaric acid on the viability of probiotic bacteria (PB) Lactobacillus acidophilus in a PP‐enhanced milk drink at 4 °C and the in vitroPB adhesion to hydrophilic tissue culture microtitre plates (TCMPs) at 4 °C or 37 °C. The two ASPEs differed slightly in antioxidant activity, PP composition and total extracted PP, vitamin C and uronic acid contents. PB. had over 10× better viability in milk with added PPs than without over a 50‐day storage at 4 °C, while the aqueous extract was more effective than any of the pure PPs, except rutin. PB exhibited significantly greater potential adhesion to intestinal cells in the presence of the aqueous ASPE than the ethanolic ASPE or purified PP, while temperature (4 °C or 37 °C) had a negligible effect on adhesion. Use of apple skin as a source of PPs for enhancing PB functionality in dairy foods may offer a means of deriving value from this waste stream.     

Microbiological and physicochemical quality of fresh-cut apple enriched with the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

The effectiveness as protective culture of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamonosus GG (L. rham. GG) against Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on minimally-processed apples throughout storage as well as its effect on apple quality and natural microflora was evaluated. Survival to subsequent exposure to gastric stress was also reported. Apples were cut into wedges and dipped in a solution containing Salmonella and L. monocytogenes (10⁵ cfu mL⁻¹) and/or L. rham. GG (10⁸ cfu mL⁻¹). Apple wedges were packed and stored at 5 and 10 °C. Periodically, microbial population, bacterial survival to gastric stress and quality of apple wedges were evaluated. Although Salmonella was not affected by co-inoculation with L. rham. GG, L. monocytogenes population was 1-log units lower in the presence of L. rham. GG. L. rham. GG population maintained over recommended levels for probiotic action (10⁶ cfu g⁻¹) along storage, however, viable cells after gastric stress were only above this level during the first 14 days. Pathogen survival after gastric stress was <1% after 7 days at 5 °C. Moreover, apple wedges quality was not affected by L. rham. GG addition. Thus, L. rham. GG could be a suitable probiotic for minimally-processed apples capable to reduce L. monocytogenes growth; nevertheless shelf life should not be higher to 14 days to guarantee the probiotic effect.     

Effect of ultrasonication treatment and fermentation by probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum strains on goat milk bioactivities

In the present research, the effects of continuous ultrasound treatment (100 W, 30 kHz; 0%, 30%, 60% and 90% amplitudes, 15 min) and fermentation process (37°C, 24 h) on the growth of Lactobacillus plantarum LP3 and LU5 strains and bioactive properties (peptide content, α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, anticancer and antioxidant activities and exopolysaccharide content) of goat milk were investigated. According to our results, the ultrasonication of milk up to 60% amplitude promoted the growth of Lactobacillus strains and enhanced the bioactive properties compared with control during fermentation, while, the ultrasonication at 90% amplitude had negative effects on the mentioned parameters. Exopolysaccharide content, α-amylase inhibition, α-glucosidase inhibition, antioxidant activity and anticancer activity of treated samples at 60% amplitude at the end of fermentation in comparison to its beginning were increased 18.09, 12.79, 12.44, 9.4 and 1.92 folds, respectively. Also, the increase of assayed characteristics was found strain-dependent, so that L. plantarum LP3 was more effective than LU5 strain.