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Novel shelf-stable and high-protein meat products that are affordable, convenient, and healthy are hot topic in current food innovation trends. To offer technological databases for developing new functional lamb meat products, this study aimed to evaluate the technological and sensory aspects of dry-cured lamb meat snacks incorporated with the probiotic culture Lactobacillus paracasei and the prebiotic lactulose. Four formulations were analyzed: control (without prebiotic or probiotic); PREB (with 2% lactulose); PROB (with 107 CFU/g of L. paracasei); and SYMB (with 2% lactulose and 107 CFU/g of L. paracasei). Fitted curves revealed that weight-loss behavior during snack ripening was not affected (P > 0.05) by treatments. Snack moisture, water activity, pH, titratable acidity, lipid oxidation, and residual nitrite were affected (P < 0.05) only by ripening time. The target probiotic strain stood out against competitive flora and was detected at 107 CFU/g in the snack-supplemented formulations (PROB and SYMB). In snacks supplemented with prebiotics (PREB and SYMB), the lactulose content was maintained at 2.17%. Significant differences were not observed in the chemical composition, texture profiles, and CIE color indices between the proposed functional snacks and the control. In addition to texture, flavor, and overall impression evaluation, only color attributes were positively impacted (P < 0.05) in the acceptance and multiple comparison tests against the control. The proposed formulation and bench process parameters produced potential nutritionally and sensory-appreciated, microbiologically stable, and safe (multi-hurdle perspective) functional high-protein restructured lamb snacks.

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The research elaborat a drink based on a water-soluble cashew nut extract (WCNE), fermented with the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei ATCC 334. The formulations were defined by factorial design 22, with the independent variables: concentration of Lb. paracasei (1%, 1.5%, and 2%) and cashew nuts (100 g, 200 g, and 300 g), and the dependent variables: Composition (Moisture, Lipids, Proteins, Ashes and Carbohydrates) and Sensory Analysis (acceptance and ordination tests). The Lb. paracasei concentration in the WCNE registered between 7.72 log CFU g-1 to 8.27 log CFU g-1 for 6 hours of fermentation. According to the FDA, these values indicated a probiotic potential to the formulations (above 6 log CFU g-1). The concentration of cashew nuts (CNC) had a significant influence (P < 0.05) on all physical-chemical parameters and sensory attributes of the fermented WCNE, demonstrating itself as a determining factor for the product nutritional quality. The concentration of Lb. paracasei affected significantly (P < 0.05) the reduction of humidity and the increase of lipids and ash contents. The drinks F3 (300g CNC, 1% Lb. paracasei) and F4 (300g CNC, 2% Lb. paracasei) obtained the highest scores in the acceptance test and in the attributes of aroma, flavor, and overall impression. The study indicated that, in addition to good sensory acceptance, fermented WCNE can provide a concentration of probiotics above 7 log CFU g-1, thus being a promising alternative to meet the daily demand of probiotics for people who are restricted to dairy products.

A pesquisa teve como objetivo a elaboração de uma bebida à base de extrato hidrossolúvel de castanha de caju (EHCC), fermentada com a cepa probiótica Lactobacillus paracasei ATCC 334. As formulações foram definidas pelo planejamento fatorial 22, com as variáveis independentes: concentração de Lb. paracasei (1%, 1,5% e 2%) e castanha de caju (100 g, 200 g e 300 g), e as variáveis dependentes: Composição (Umidade, Lipídios, Proteínas, Cinzas e Carboidratos) e Análise Sensorial (testes de aceitação e ordenação). A concentração de Lb. paracasei no EHCC apresentou valores entre 7,72 log UFC/g a 8,27 log UFC/g com seis horas de fermentação. De acordo com o FDA, esses valores indicam o potencial probiótico das formulações (acima de 6 log UFC/g); a concentração de castanha de caju (CCC) teve influência significativa (P < 0,05) em todos os parâmetros físico-químicos e atributos sensoriais do EHCC fermentado demonstrando-se como fator determinante para qualidade nutricional do produto; a concentração de Lb. paracasei afetou significativamente (P < 0,05) a redução da umidade e o aumento dos conteúdos de lipídios e cinzas. As bebidas F3 (300 g CCC, 1% Lb. paracasei) e F4 (300 g CCC, 2% Lb. paracasei) obtiveram as maiores notas no teste de aceitação e nos atributos aroma, sabor e impressão global. O estudo indicou que, além da boa aceitação sensorial o EHCC fermentado pode fornecer concentração de probióticos acima de 7 log UFC g-1, sendo assim uma promissora alternativa para atender a demanda diária de probióticos à pessoas que apresentam restrição à produtos lácteos.

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The demand for functional foods is increasing each year because consumers are gaining awareness about the importance of a healthy diet in the proper functioning of the body. Probiotics are among the most commonly known, commercialized, and studied foods. However, the loss of viability of probiotic products is observed during their formulation, processing, and storage. This study aimed to investigate the co-encapsulation of two Lactobacillus paracasei probiotic strains (LBC81 and ELBAL) with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in a calcium alginate matrix using extrusion technology with gelatin as a coating material. The viability of the strains under gastrointestinal conditions and in storage at low temperature was also assessed. An immobilization yield of more than 59% was observed for both bacterial strains. Exposure to 2% biliary salts led to a decrease in the viability of free cells in the two L. paracasei strains, whereas the viability of microencapsulated cells increased up to 47%. After 35 days of storage at 4°C, the population of free cells was reduced, but microencapsulated cells remained stable after storage at low temperature. LBC81 bacteria microencapsulated with 1.5% FOS coated with gelatin were the most resistant to the stressful environments tested. Therefore, these results showed that co-encapsulation with FOS in a calcium alginate matrix coated with gelatin improved L. paracasei survival and may be useful for the development of more resistant probiotics and new functional foods.

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Streptococcus mutans is considered to be a major bacterium involved in dental caries, and the control of virulence mechanisms is fundamental to prevent disease. Probiotics present a promising preventive method; however, the use of probiotics requires its incorporation into delivery materials to facilitate oral colonization. Thus, we performed a comprehensive study examining preventive effects of Lactobacillus paracasei 28.4-enriched gellan hydrogel materials to inhibit S. mutans in planktonic and biofilm states, addressing its influence in the production of extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) and altered gene expression of several cariogenic virulence factors. L. paracasei 28.4, a strain isolated from the oral cavity of a caries-free individual, was incorporated in three gellan hydrogels (0.5%, 0.75%, and 1% w/v). The pretreatment with probiotic-gellan formulations provided a release of L. paracasei cells over 24 h that was sufficient to inhibit the planktonic growth of S. mutans, independent of the gellan concentrations and pH variations. This pretreatment also had inhibitory activity against S. mutans biofilms, exhibiting a reduction of 0.57 to 1.54 log10 in CFU/mL (p < 0.0001) and a decrease of 68.8 to 71.3% in total biomass (p < 0.0001) compared with the control group. These inhibitory effects were associated with the decreased production of EPS by 80% (p < 0.0001) and the downregulation of luxS, brpA, gbpB, and gtfB genes. The gellan formulation containing L. paracasei 28.4 exhibited probiotic effects for preventing S. mutans growth, biofilm formation, and production of cariogenic factors to suggest possible use in tooth decay prevention.

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Probiotics might provide an alternative approach for the control of oral candidiasis. However, studies on the antifungal activity of probiotics in the oral cavity are based on the consumption of yogurt or other dietary products, and it is necessary to use appropriate biomaterials and specific strains to obtain probiotic formulations targeted for local oral administration. In this study, we impregnated gellan gum, a natural biopolymer used as a food additive, with a probiotic and investigated its antifungal activity against Candida albicansLactobacillus paracasei 28.4, a strain recently isolated from the oral cavity of a caries-free individual, was incorporated in several concentrations of gellan gum (0.6% to 1% [wt/vol]). All tested concentrations could incorporate L. paracasei cells while maintaining bacterial viability. Probiotic-gellan gum formulations were stable for 7 days when stored at room temperature or 4°C. Long-term storage of bacterium-impregnated gellan gum was achieved when L. paracasei 28.4 was lyophilized. The probiotic-gellan gum formulations provided a release of L. paracasei cells over 24 h that was sufficient to inhibit the growth of C. albicans, with effects dependent on the cell concentrations incorporated into gellan gum. The probiotic-gellan gum formulations also had inhibitory activity against Candida sp. biofilms by reducing the number of Candida sp. cells (P < 0.0001), decreasing the total biomass (P = 0.0003), and impairing hyphae formation (P = 0.0002), compared to the control group which received no treatment. Interestingly, a probiotic formulation of 1% (wt/vol) gellan gum provided an oral colonization of L. paracasei in mice with approximately 6 log CFU/ml after 10 days. This formulation inhibited C. albicans growth (P < 0.0001), prevented the development of candidiasis lesions (P = 0.0013), and suppressed inflammation (P = 0.0006) compared to the mice not treated in the microscopic analysis of the tongue dorsum. These results indicate that gellan gum is a promising biomaterial and can be used as a carrier system to promote oral colonization for probiotics that prevent oral candidiasis.

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The use of Lactobacillus paracasei strains isolated from kefir grains as starters for the development of functional dairy products was evaluated. The physicochemical and immunomodulatory properties of milks fermented with L. paracasei CIDCA8339, CIDCA83123 and CIDCA83124 were analyzed. The three strains produced bioactive metabolites during fermentation, since the fermented milk supernatants were able to downregulate >75% of the induced innate immune response in vitro. Although all strains presented absence of hemolytic activity and susceptibility to antibiotics, L. paracasei CIDCA8339 presented more attractive probiotic and technological properties. Mice consuming the fermented milk with L. paracasei CIDCA 8339 did not present significant modifications in sIgA levels or TNF-α, TGF-ß and IL-10 mRNA expression in ileum. Additionally, a decrease of INF-γ level in ileum and no microbiological translocation to liver and spleen was observed. These results demonstrate that L. paracasei CIDCA8339 represents a safe promising potential probiotic strain for the development of functional foods.

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Os probióticos são considerados uma alternativa potencial para o controle da candidose, no entanto, existe uma falta de produtos probióticos direcionados para a cavidade bucal. Neste estudo, desenvolvemos formulações probióticas usando gellan gum, um biopolímero natural usado como aditivo alimentar, e investigamos os efeitos dessas formulações em Candida albicans. Para isso, Lactobacillus paracasei 28.4, uma cepa recentemente isolada da cavidade bucal, foi incorporada em várias concentrações de gellan gum (1 a 0,6%). Todas as concentrações testadas foram capazes de incorporar as células de L. paracasei, mantendo a viabilidade bacteriana. As formulações probióticas permaneceram estáveis por 7 dias quando armazenadas à temperatura ambiente ou a 4°C. Entretanto, o armazenamento a longo prazo das formulações probióticas foi conseguido apenas quando L. paracasei 28.4 foi liofilizado. As formulações probióticas proporcionaram uma liberação de células de L. paracasei por 24 horas, o que foi suficiente para inibir o crescimento de C. albicans com efeitos dependentes das concentrações celulares incorporadas no gellan gum. As formulações probióticas também tiveram atividade inibitória contra os biofilmes de Candida, reduzindo o número de células de Candida (p<0,0001), diminuindo a biomassa total (p=0,0003) e prejudicando a formação de hifas (p=0,0002) em relação ao grupo controle não tratado. Contudo, a formulação probiótica de gellan gum a 1% proporcionou uma colonização oral de L. paracasei em camundongos com aproximadamente 6 log de UFC/mL após 10 dias. Essa formulação inibiu o crescimento de C. albicans (p<0,0001), impediu o desenvolvimento de lesões de candidose (p=0,0013) e suprimiu a inflamação (p = 0,0006) quando comparada aos camundongos não tratados. Estes resultados indicam que o gellan gum pode ser um biomaterial promissor como sistema transportador de probióticos para prevenir a candidose oral(AU)

Probiotics are considered a potential alternative for the control of candidiasis, however there is a lack of probiotic products targeted for the oral cavity. In this study, we developed probiotic formulations using gellan gum, a natural biopolymer used as a food-additive, and investigated the effects of this delivery method on Candida albicans. Lactobacillus paracasei 28.4, a strain recently isolated from the oral cavity, was incorporated in several concentrations of gellan gum (1 to 0.6%). All tested concentrations could incorporate L. paracasei cells while maintaining bacterial viability. Probiotic-gellan formulations were stable for 7 days when stored at room temperature or 4°C. Long-term storage of bacterial impregnated gellan gum could be achieved when L. paracasei 28.4 was lyophilized. The probiotic-gellan formulations provided a release of L. paracasei cells over 24 hours that was sufficient to inhibit the growth of C. albicans with effects dependent on the cell concentrations incorporated into gellan gum. The probiotic-gellan formulations also had inhibitory activity against Candida biofilms by reducing the number of Candida cells (p < 0.0001), decreasing the total biomass (p = 0.0003) and impairing hyphae formation (p = 0.0002) in relation to the control group, not treated. However, only probiotic formulation of gellan gum 1% provided an oral colonization of L. paracasei in mice with approximately 6 log of CFU/mL after 10 days. This formulation inhibited the C. albicans growth (p < 0.0001), prevented the development of candidiasis lesions (p = 0.0013), and suppressed the inflammation (p = 0.0006) when compared to the mice not treated. These results indicate that gellan gum is a promising biomaterial as a carrier system of probiotics to prevent oral candidiasis(AU)

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Selenium is an essential micronutrient for living beings, as it helps to maintain the normal physiological functions of the organism. The numerous discoveries involving the importance of this element to the health of human beings have fostered interest in research to develop enriched and functional foods. The present study evaluated the potential for bacterial strains of Enterococcus faecalis (CH121 and CH124), Lactobacillus parabuchneri (ML4), Lactobacillus paracasei (ML13, ML33, CH135, and CH139), and Lactobacillus plantarum (CH131) to bioaccumulate Se in their biomass by adding different concentrations of sodium selenite (30 to 200 mg/L) to the culture medium. Quantification of Se with UV and visible molecular absorption spectroscopy showed that the investigated bacteria were able to bioaccumulate this micromineral into their biomass. Two of the L. paracasei strains (ML13 and CH135) bioaccumulated the highest Se concentrations (38.1 ± 1.7 mg/g and 40.7 ± 1.1 mg/g, respectively) after culture in the presence of 150 mg/L of Se. This bioaccumulation potential has applications in the development of dairy products and may be an alternative Se source in the diets of humans and other animals.

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Cereal-based fermented beverages are non-dairy products which are considered possible carriers for probiotic strains and alternatives for use by vegans and lactose-intolerant consumers. In the present work, the commercial probiotic, Lactobacillus paracasei LBC-81, was used singly and in co-culture with potential probiotic yeasts, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CCMA 0731, S. cerevisiae CCMA 0732, and Pichia kluyveri CCMA 0615, to ferment a maize-based substrate. All tested strains showed viability higher than 6 log CFU/mL, as recommended for food probiotic products, except for the yeast P. kluyveri which decreased during fermentation and storage time. A reduction in pH value, from approximately 7 to 4, was observed. This decrease was due organic acid production, which did not affect the microbial viability. Lactic and acetic acids were the main organic acids produced during fermentation, and they decreased over 28 days of storage (<0.5 and 0.1 g/L for lactic and acetic acids, respectively). Ethanol was detected in the S. cerevisiae assays; however, the content was <5 g/L in a non-alcoholic beverage. Seventy volatile compounds were detected, including acids, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ketones, and other compounds. Sensory analysis showed score of 5.93-4.57, respectively for appearance and taste. This is an important result, considering that the beverage had no flavoring additive and lacked a sweet taste. Therefore, probiotic beverages were successfully obtained by maize fermentation inoculated with co-culture of S. cerevisiae (CCMA 0731 or CCMA 0732) and L. paracasei LBC-81.

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EPS-producing LAB are widely used in the dairy industry since these polymers improve the viscosity and texture of the products. Besides, EPS might be responsible for several health benefits attributed to probiotic strains. However, growth conditions (culture media, temperature, pH) could modify EPS production affecting both technological and probiotic properties. In this work, the influence of growth temperature on EPS production was evaluated, as well as the consequences of these changes in the probiotic properties of the strains. All Lactobacillus paracasei strains used in the study showed changes in EPS production caused by growth temperature, evidenced by the appearance of a high molecular weight fraction and an increment in the total amount of produced EPS at lower temperature. Nevertheless, these changes do not affect the probiotic properties of the strains; L. paracasei strains grown at 20 °C, 30 °C and 37 °C were able to survive in simulated gastrointestinal conditions, to adhere to Caco-2 cells after that treatment and to modulate the epithelial innate immune response. The results suggest that selected L. paracasei strains are new probiotic candidates that can be used in a wide range of functional foods in which temperature could be used as a tool to improve the technological properties of the product.

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O uso de probióticos como método de prevenção para a cárie dental tem sido amplamente investigado com resultados promissores. Portanto, torna-se necessário o desenvolvimento de formulações, para aplicação na cavidade bucal, que contenham cepas probióticas com atividade contra Streptococcus mutans. Assim, o objetivo desse projeto foi avaliar os efeitos antimicrobianos de formulações probióticas de Lactobacillus paracasei 28.4 sobre a atividade antibacteriana em crescimento planctônico, produção de polissacarídeos e formação de biofilmes de S. mutans. Inicialmente, a atividade antibacteriana de 3 diferentes formulações probióticas (concentrações de 0,5, 0,75 e 1% p/v de gellan gum em CaCl2) foram testadas em culturas planctônicas sobre cepas de S. mutans (cepa padrão UA 159 e 5 cepas clínicas). Os resultados demonstraram inibição total do crescimento das cepas de S. mutans quando tratadas com todas as formulações probióticas testadas. Nos estudos subsequentes, foram avaliados os efeitos profiláticos da formulação probiótica na concentração de 1% p/v nos biofilmes de 4 e 24 horas de S. mutans, utilizando-se a cepa UA 159 e 2 cepas clínicas. Por meio do método sulfúrico-antrona, foi observado que a aplicação da formulação probiótica reduziu a capacidade de produção de polissacarídeos extracelulares pelas cepas de S. mutans em aproximadamente 80% nos dois tempos dos biofilmes testados. A formulação probiótica também foi capaz de reduzir significativamente a biomassa total dos biofilmes de S. mutans nos testes de absorbância do Cristal Violeta, com redução média na leitura de densidade óptica de 2,15 ± 0,10 no tempo de 4 horas e 2,67 ± 0,25 no tempo de 24 horas. A seguir, os efeitos antimicrobianos da formulação probiótica foram avaliados em biofilmes de S. mutans formados sobre a superfície de discos de hidroxiapatita, encontrando-se reduções de 0,57 a 1,54 UFC (Log) na contagem de células viáveis de S. mutans nos grupos tratados em relação aos grupos controle. Também foi possível observar redução na quantidade de células de S. mutans aderidas aos discos de hidroxiapatita pela Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV). Por fim, utilizando-se análise de Realtime PCR, foram testados os efeitos das formulações probióticas sobre a expressão de genes de virulência de S. mutans relacionados à adesão e formação do biofilme. Os resultados mostraram que na presença da formulação probiótica, os genes luxS, brpA, gbpB e gtfB de S. mutans foram negativamente regulados. Concluiu-se que a formulação probiótica contendo L. paracasei 28.4 em gellan gum apresentou efeitos inibitórios sobre o crescimento planctônico e biofilme de S. mutans, interferindo na produção de polissacarídeos extracelulares, quantidade de biomassa total, viabilidade celular, aderência de células à hidroxiapatita e transcrição de genes de virulência(AU)

The use of probiotics as a prevention method for dental caries has been extensively investigated with promising results. Therefore, it becomes necessary to develop formulations, for application in the oral cavity, containing probiotic strains with activity against Streptococcus mutans. Thus, the objective of this project was to evaluate the antimicrobial effects of probiotic formulations of Lactobacillus paracasei 28.4 on the antibacterial activity in planktonic growth, polysaccharide production and biofilms formation of S. mutans using reference and clinical strains. Firstly, antibacterial activity of 3 different probiotic formulations (concentrations of 0.5, 0.75 and 1% w/v of gellan gum in CaCl 2) were tested in planktonic cultures on S. mutans strains (standard strain UA 159 and 5 clinical strains). The results demonstrated complete inhibition of S. mutans strains growth when treated with all probiotic formulations tested. In the subsequent studies, the prophylactic effects of the 1% w/v probiotic formulation on 4 and 24 hours S. mutans biofilms were evaluated using the UA 159 strain and 2 clinical strains. Using the sulfuric-anthrone method, it was observed that the application of the probiotic formulation reduced the production capacity of extracellular polysaccharides by S. mutans strains in approximately 80% in both times of the biofilms tested. The probiotic formulation was also able to significantly reduce the total biomass of S. mutans biofilms in the Crystal Violet absorbance tests, with a mean reduction in the optical density reading of 2.15 ± 0.10 in 4 hours and 2.67 ± 0.25 in 24 hours. Next, the antimicrobial effects of the probiotic formulation were evaluated in S. mutans biofilms formed on the surface of hydroxyapatite discs, with reductions of 0.57 to 1.54 CFU (Log) in the viable cells count of S. mutans in the treated groups compared to the control groups. It was also possible to observe a reduction in the amount of S. mutans cells adhered to the hydroxyapatite disks by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Finally, using Realtime PCR analysis, the effects of probiotic formulations on the expression of S. mutans virulence genes related to adhesion and biofilm formation were tested. The results showed that in the presence of the probiotic formulation, the luxS, brpA, gbpB and gtfB genes of S. mutans were down regulated. It was concluded that the probiotic formulation containing L. paracasei 28.4 in gellan gum presented inhibitory effects on planktonic growth and S. mutans biofilm, interfering in the production of extracellular polysaccharides, amount of total biomass, cell viability, cell adhesion to hydroxyapatite and transcription of virulence genes(AU)

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Cryptococcosis, an invasive fungal infection distributed worldwide that affects both domestic and wild animals, has incredible rates regarding treatment failure, leading to the necessity of the development of new therapies. In this way, we aimed to evaluate the probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus paracasei ST-11, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) and antimicrobial photodynamic alternative therapies against Cryptococcus gattii in a murine model. Although previous studies suggest that these therapies can be promising against cryptococcosis, our experimental conditions for both probiotic and antimicrobial photodynamic therapies (aPDT) were not able to improve the survival of mice with cryptococcosis, even with the treatment combined with fluconazole. Our results may help other researchers to find the best protocol to test alternative therapies against Cryptococcus gattii.

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The aim of this study was to verify the effect of inulin and oligofructose on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of symbiotic dairy beverages. Four formulations were made: 1) a control (C); 2) a sample with added Lactobacillus paracasei (P); 3) a sample with added L. paracasei and inulin (PI); and 4) a sample with added L. paracasei and oligofructose (PO). The probiotic population, pH, and acidity of the products were evaluated once a week for 21 days while refrigerated (5±1°C). Possible contaminating microorganisms (coliforms, E. coli, and Salmonella spp.) were investigated after three days of storage. Sensorial acceptance and purchase intention were evaluated seven days after manufacture. Dairy beverages presented with L. paracasei populations above 8.50 log CFU/mL during the whole storage period. Significantly (p<0.05) lower pH values were observed in P and PI, and higher acidity values were found in all formulations throughout storage. The dairy beverages were considered to be a promising matrix for the probiotic microorganism L. paracasei. The prebiotic additions (inulin and oligofructose) did not interfere with the overall acceptance and intention to purchase the beverages.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o efeito da inulina e da oligofrutose nas características físico-químicas, microbiológicas e sensoriais de bebidas lácteas simbióticas. Foram desenvolvidas quatro formulações de bebidas: controle (C), com adição de Lactobacillus paracasei (P), com adição de L. paracasei e inulina (PI) e com adição de L. paracasei e oligofrutose (PO). As populações do micro-organismo probiótico, o pH e a acidez dos produtos foram avaliados semanalmente, durante armazenamento refrigerado (5±1°C) por 21 dias. A pesquisa de possíveis micro-organismos contaminantes (coliformes, E. coli e Salmonella spp.) foi realizada após três dias de refrigeração. A aceitabilidade sensorial e a intenção de compra foram avaliadas sete dias após a produção. As populações observadas para o micro-organismo probiótico L. paracasei foram superiores a 8,50 log UFC/mL durante toda a vida de prateleira dos produtos. Houve redução significativa nos valores de pH para P e PI e aumento significativo na acidez para todas as formulações (p<0,05) ao longo do armazenamento. As bebidas lácteas apresentaram-se como uma matriz promissora para veiculação de L. paracasei. A adição dos ingredientes prebióticos (inulina e oligofrutose) às bebidas lácteas não interferiram na viabilidade de L. paracasei e na aceitabilidade global e na intenção de compras das bebidas.(AU)

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The aim of this study was to verify the effect of inulin and oligofructose on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of symbiotic dairy beverages. Four formulations were made: 1) a control (C); 2) a sample with added Lactobacillus paracasei (P); 3) a sample with added L. paracasei and inulin (PI); and 4) a sample with added L. paracasei and oligofructose (PO). The probiotic population, pH, and acidity of the products were evaluated once a week for 21 days while refrigerated (5±1°C). Possible contaminating microorganisms (coliforms, E. coli, and Salmonella spp.) were investigated after three days of storage. Sensorial acceptance and purchase intention were evaluated seven days after manufacture. Dairy beverages presented with L. paracasei populations above 8.50 log CFU/mL during the whole storage period. Significantly (p<0.05) lower pH values were observed in P and PI, and higher acidity values were found in all formulations throughout storage. The dairy beverages were considered to be a promising matrix for the probiotic microorganism L. paracasei. The prebiotic additions (inulin and oligofructose) did not interfere with the overall acceptance and intention to purchase the beverages.

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o efeito da inulina e da oligofrutose nas características físico-químicas, microbiológicas e sensoriais de bebidas lácteas simbióticas. Foram desenvolvidas quatro formulações de bebidas: controle (C), com adição de Lactobacillus paracasei (P), com adição de L. paracasei e inulina (PI) e com adição de L. paracasei e oligofrutose (PO). As populações do micro-organismo probiótico, o pH e a acidez dos produtos foram avaliados semanalmente, durante armazenamento refrigerado (5±1°C) por 21 dias. A pesquisa de possíveis micro-organismos contaminantes (coliformes, E. coli e Salmonella spp.) foi realizada após três dias de refrigeração. A aceitabilidade sensorial e a intenção de compra foram avaliadas sete dias após a produção. As populações observadas para o micro-organismo probiótico L. paracasei foram superiores a 8,50 log UFC/mL durante toda a vida de prateleira dos produtos. Houve redução significativa nos valores de pH para P e PI e aumento significativo na acidez para todas as formulações (p<0,05) ao longo do armazenamento. As bebidas lácteas apresentaram-se como uma matriz promissora para veiculação de L. paracasei. A adição dos ingredientes prebióticos (inulina e oligofrutose) às bebidas lácteas não interferiram na viabilidade de L. paracasei e na aceitabilidade global e na intenção de compras das bebidas.

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As bactérias acido lácticas tem se destacado por desempenhar efeitos benéficos ao hospedeiro, entre eles destacam-se a ativação no sistema imunológico, desempenho zootécnico e eficiência alimentar. O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar e a avaliar bactérias potencialmente probiótica no crescimento e sanidade de Arapaima gigas. A primeira etapa foi o isolamento e seleção de bactérias com potencial probiótico a partir de 10 juvenis de A. gigas sendo submetidas a testes in vitro de inibição de patógenos bacterianos conhecidos para aquicultura, e a segunda etapa consistiu em testes in vivo avaliando a colonização do trato intestinal pela cepa bacteriana e sua relação com a hematologia. A cepa com melhor halo de inibição foi identificada com o kit API50 CH como Lactobacillus paracasei (99.9%). Para avaliação in vivo, os animais foram alimentados durante 120 dias com dieta contendo somente leite estéril (T1), dieta controle sem bactéria (T2), dieta com 105 L. paracasei (T3) e dieta com 106 L. paracasei(T4). Após este período os peixes foram submetidos três tratamentos: injeção intraperitoneal com Aeromonas hydrophila, injeção de solução salina e peixes não injetados. Ao final de 24 horas de desafio foi observado elevada mortalidade dos peixes pertencentes ao grupo T3, T4 em relação ao T1. Os resultados nos permite concluir que a cepa utilizada nos testes in vivo não influenciou o desempenho zootécnico, além de ser ineficaz na proteção contra a infecção por Aeromonas

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The effect of the addition of inulin-type fructans of different degrees of polymerization (DP) on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics and storage stability (4C for 28 days) of nonfat probiotic yoghurt was investigated. The yoghurts were prepared using traditional lactic culture (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus) and Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei as probiotic. The formulations contained inulin- type fructans of DP: low (P95 oligofructose, DP 5), medium (ST inulin, DP 10) or high (HP inulin, DP 23) in a concentration of 2g 100g of milk-1, meeting the current Brazilian legislation and, thus their claim of functional properties could be utilized; and were compared to a Normal formulation (without inulin-type fructans addition). The addition of inulin-type fructans with different DP did not alter the L*, a* and b* color parameters, the syneresis and the viability of the probiotic culture in yoghurts. Yoghurts with inulin-type fructans of low DP were more acidic (lower pH values and higher values of acidity). The high DP inulin caused a reduction in the firmness of yoghurt. The products contained Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei at concentrations higher than that recommended to consider them as probiotic foods throughout the storage period. The refrigerated storage resulted in decreased pH and viability of th

Investigou-se o efeito da adição de frutanos tipo inulina de diferentes graus de polimerização (DP) nas características físico-químicas e microbiológicas e na estabilidade ao armazenamento (4oC por 28 dias) de iogurtes probióticos desnatados. Os iogurtes foram preparados usando cultura lática tradicional (Streptococcus thermophilus e Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus) e Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei como probiótico. As formulações continham frutanos tipo inulina de DP: baixo (oligofrutose P95, DP 5), médio (inulina ST, DP 10) ou alto (inulina HP, DP 23), em uma concentração de 2g 100g de leite-1, de modo a atender a legislação brasileira vigente e assim, utilizar sua alegação de propriedade funcional; e foram comparadas a uma formulação Normal (sem adição de frutanos tipo inulina). A adição de frutanos tipo inulina com diferente DP não alterou os parâmetros L*, a* e b* de cor, a sinérese e a viabilidade da cultura probiótica dos iogurtes. Iogurtes com frutanos tipo inulina de baixo DP foram mais ácidos (menores valores de pH e maiores valores de acidez titulável). A inulina de alto DP ocasionou redução na firmeza dos iogurtes. Os produtos continham Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei em concentrações superiores às recomendadas para considerá-los como sendo probióticos durante todo o período de armazenamento. O armazenamento refrigerado resultou em diminuição

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The effect of the addition of inulin-type fructans of different degrees of polymerization (DP) on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics and storage stability (4C for 28 days) of nonfat probiotic yoghurt was investigated. The yoghurts were prepared using traditional lactic culture (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus) and Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei as probiotic. The formulations contained inulin- type fructans of DP: low (P95 oligofructose, DP 5), medium (ST inulin, DP 10) or high (HP inulin, DP 23) in a concentration of 2g 100g of milk-1, meeting the current Brazilian legislation and, thus their claim of functional properties could be utilized; and were compared to a Normal formulation (without inulin-type fructans addition). The addition of inulin-type fructans with different DP did not alter the L*, a* and b* color parameters, the syneresis and the viability of the probiotic culture in yoghurts. Yoghurts with inulin-type fructans of low DP were more acidic (lower pH values and higher values of acidity). The high DP inulin caused a reduction in the firmness of yoghurt. The products contained Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei at concentrations higher than that recommended to consider them as probiotic foods throughout the storage period. The refrigerated storage resulted in decreased pH and viability of th

Investigou-se o efeito da adição de frutanos tipo inulina de diferentes graus de polimerização (DP) nas características físico-químicas e microbiológicas e na estabilidade ao armazenamento (4oC por 28 dias) de iogurtes probióticos desnatados. Os iogurtes foram preparados usando cultura lática tradicional (Streptococcus thermophilus e Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus) e Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei como probiótico. As formulações continham frutanos tipo inulina de DP: baixo (oligofrutose P95, DP 5), médio (inulina ST, DP 10) ou alto (inulina HP, DP 23), em uma concentração de 2g 100g de leite-1, de modo a atender a legislação brasileira vigente e assim, utilizar sua alegação de propriedade funcional; e foram comparadas a uma formulação Normal (sem adição de frutanos tipo inulina). A adição de frutanos tipo inulina com diferente DP não alterou os parâmetros L*, a* e b* de cor, a sinérese e a viabilidade da cultura probiótica dos iogurtes. Iogurtes com frutanos tipo inulina de baixo DP foram mais ácidos (menores valores de pH e maiores valores de acidez titulável). A inulina de alto DP ocasionou redução na firmeza dos iogurtes. Os produtos continham Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei em concentrações superiores às recomendadas para considerá-los como sendo probióticos durante todo o período de armazenamento. O armazenamento refrigerado resultou em diminuição

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Avaliou-se o efeito da adição do probiótico Lactobacillus paracasei e da fibra prebiótica inulina sobre o perfil de textura e as características sensoriais de queijo fresco cremoso. Três tratamentos de queijo fresco cremoso foram preparados em quintuplicata, em escala piloto, todos suplementados com uma cultura starter de Streptococcus thermophilus (T1, T2 e T3). L. paracasei subsp. paracasei foi adicionado em T1 e T2. Inulina foi adicionada em T2. O perfil de textura instrumental foi determinado após 1, 7, 14 e 21 dias de armazenamento. A análise sensorial foi conduzida aos 7 dias de armazenamento dos queijos. A presença de Lactobacillus paracasei nos queijos T1 e T2 e de inulina em T2 não alterou significativamente o perfil de textura (p>0,05). Os queijos T1 apresentaram a menor preferência na análise sensorial e diferiram significativamente de T2 e T3 (p<0,05), fato este atribuído ao sabor ácido, por parte dos provadores. Por outro lado, T2 foi o preferido, porém, não diferindo significativamente de T3 (p>0,05). A adição de inulina ao queijo fresco cremoso produzido com a suplementação de uma cepa potencialmente probiótica de Lactobacillus paracasei resultou em um produto com características adequadas e com propriedades funcionais agregadas.

The influence of the addition of a potential probiotic culture of Lactobacillus paracasei and of the prebiotic fiber inulin on the texture profile and on the sensory evaluation of probiotic and synbiotic fresh cream-cheeses was monitored. Three cheese-making trials were prepared in quintuplicate, all supplemented with a Streptococcus thermophilus starter culture (T1, T2 and T3). L. paracasei subsp. paracasei was added to T1 and T2, and inulin, to T2. The instrumental texture profile was determined after 1, 7, 14 and 21 days of storage of the cheeses. Sensory evaluation was performed after 7 days of storage. The presence of Lactobacillus paracasei in cheeses T1 and T2 and of inulin in cheeses T2 did not alter the texture profile significantly. Cheeses T1 were the least preferred in the sensory evaluation and differed significantly from T2 and T3, due to acidic taste, according to panelists. On the other hand, T2 was the most preferred one, though not significantly different from T3. The addition of the prebiotic ingredient inulin to fresh cream cheese processed with a potentially probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei strain resulted in a product with appropriate features and with aggregated functional properties.

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