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This study evaluated the effect of the three inulin levels (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.4%) supplemented as a substitute for an antibiotic growth promoter (AGP, zinc bacitracin) and control in guinea pigs raised for human consumption. Fifty 14-day-old male guinea pigs were used. Productive parameters (weight gain, total dry matter intake, and feed conversion ratio (FCR)) and intestinal morphology of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum at slaughter (70 days of age) were evaluated. An inverse relationship was observed between inulin levels and FCR (linear effect; P = 0.006). There was no statistically significant effect of the treatments on total dry matter intake and weight gain (P > 0.05). A linear effect of the inulin level on the villi's length (VL), villi's width (VW), and length/depth ratio (VL/DC) in the duodenum; VW in the jejunum; and VL in the ileum (P <0 .05) was reported. In conclusion, a linear effect of the increasing doses of inulin was found on the FCR and the morphological parameters of the duodenum's integrity, and no differences in the effects of the inulin added to the diet and the treatment with AGP were found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the addition of prebiotics rice bran, inulin and hi-maize, on the survival of Lactobacillus acidophilus in alginate microparticles obtained by external ionic gelation followed by freeze-drying. The microparticles size ranged from 127.5μm to 234.6μm. Microparticles added from the different prebiotics demonstrated an increase in the protection of the microorganism, which presented greater viability against the gastrointestinal simulation. As for storage under different conditions, rice bran treatment at 25ºC kept probiotics viable for 30 days. Under storage conditions -18°C and 7°C, treatments containing prebiotics hi-maize and rice bran maintained viable probiotic microorganisms for a period of 60 days. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver formulações para gelatina funcional com extrato de erva-mate verde e fibras solúveis como inulina (INU), frutooligossacarídeos (FOS) e a polidextrose (PD), avaliando o efeito desses ingredientes na gelatina funcional por meio da análise física da textura (firmeza, consistência e coesividade), análise sensorial (sabor e preferência de compra) e composição química. As formulações INU, PD e composição INU/PD/FOS apresentaram textura desejável para uma sobremesa de gelatina, não diferindo (P>0,05) do padrão com sacarose. Pela análise sensorial, a gelatina funcional com INU obteve o maior índice hedônico para sabor e preferência de compra acima de 70%, superior ao padrão. Considerando os resultados obtidos neste estudo, a aplicação tecnológica do extrato de erva-mate verde e das fibras solúveis apresenta evidente potencial para o desenvolvimento de alimentos saudáveis e funcionais.The objective of this study was to develop formulations for functional jelly with extract of green yerba-mate and soluble fibers as inulin (INU), fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and polidextrose (PD), evaluating the effect of those ingredients in the functional jelly through texture physical analysis (firmness, consistence, cohesiveness), sensorial analysis (flavor and purchase preference) and chemical composition. The formulations INU, PD and composition INU/PD/FOS presented desirable texture for jelly dessert and not differing (P>0.05) of the reference standard with sucrose. For the sensorial analysis the functional jelly with INU obtained the largest index hedonic for flavor and purchase preference above 70%, higher than the reference standard. Considering the results obtained in this study, the technological application of green yerba-mate extract and of soluble fibers, presents evident potential for the development of healthy and functional foods.

O leite de cabra é recomendado para pessoas intolerantes ao leite de vaca e/ou portadoras de desordens gastrintestinais. frozen yogurt elaborado a partir de iogurte de leite de cabra foi acrescido de 1% de prebiótico (inulina), 0,25% de cultura starter (Streptococcus thermophilus e Lactobacillus bulgaricus) e 0,25% de cultura probiótica (Bifidobacterium animalis e Lactobacillus acidophilus) para verificar seu potencial probiótico (após sete e 120 dias de armazenamento), sua qualidade físico-química e sua aceitação sensorial. Durante a estocagem, houve redução de células viáveis da flora microbiana, principalmente dos probióticos. Ainda assim, o produto apresenta potencialidade probiótica pela soma de B. animalis e L. acidophilus atingir o mínimo desejável até o fim do armazenamento. Os valores de extrato seco total (26,6±0,2%), proteína (3,0±0,2), gordura (2,6±0,1%), pH (5,5±0,01) e ácido láctico (0,2±0,01%) encontram-se semelhantes aos relatados em outros trabalhos para o mesmo produto. A avaliação sensorial foi realizada por 50 provadores não treinados em teste com escala hedônica de sete níveis e intenção de compra. O produto recebeu bons escores para aparência global, cor, aroma e sabor; já textura e sabor residual obtiveram menores índices de aceitação. Na intenção de compra, 61% dos avaliadores declararam que comprariam o produto, contra 39% que não comprariam. Nessas condições, demonstra-se a viabilidade de elaboração de frozen yogurt de leite caprino acrescido de pre- e probióticos.Goat's milk is recommended for people afflicted with cow milk intolerance and gastro-intestinal disorders. frozen yogurt was elaborated with 1% prebiotic (inulin), 0.25% starter culture (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus) and 0.25% probiotic culture (Bifidobacterium animalis and Lactobacillus acidophilus) to verify probiotic potential (after 7 and 120 days of storage), physical-chemical quality and sensorial acceptance. During storage viable cells were reduced, mainly probiotic bacteria. Nevertheless, the product showed probiotic potential because of B. animalis and L. acidophilus sum, which reached the minimum desirable until the end of storage. Values of total dry matter (26.6±0.2%), protein (3.0±0.3%), fat (2.6±0.1%), pH (5.5±0.01) and acid lactic (0.2±0.01%) were similar to those descript by other researches for the same product. Sensorial evaluation was realized by 50 untrained panelists, with a 7- point hedonic scale and intention to purchase. The product received good scores for global appearance, color, aroma and taste. Texture and residual taste had lower acceptance rates. The intent to purchase showed that 61% of panelists asserted to buy the product against 39%, who would not buy it. Accordingly, this research showed the feasibility of elaborating the goat's milk frozen yogurt with addition of pre- and probiotics.

The objective of this study was to develop formulations for functional jelly with extract of green yerba-mate and soluble fibers as inulin (INU), fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and polidextrose (PD), evaluating the effect of those ingredients in the functional jelly through texture physical analysis (firmness, consistence, cohesiveness), sensorial analysis (flavor and purchase preference) and chemical composition. The formulations INU, PD and composition INU/PD/FOS presented desirable texture for jelly dessert and not differing (P>0.05) of the reference standard with sucrose. For the sensorial analysis the functional jelly with INU obtained the largest index hedonic for flavor and purchase preference above 70%, higher than the reference standard. Considering the results obtained in this study, the technological application of green yerba-mate extract and of soluble fibers, presents evident potential for the development of healthy and functional foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goat's milk is recommended for people afflicted with cow milk intolerance and gastro-intestinal disorders. Frozen yogurt was elaborated with 1% prebiotic (inulin), 0.25% starter culture (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus) and 0.25% probiotic culture (Bifidobacterium animalis and Lactobacillus acidophilus) to verify probiotic potential (after 7 and 120 days of storage), physical-chemical quality and sensorial acceptance. During storage viable cells were reduced, mainly probiotic bacteria. Nevertheless, the product showed probiotic potential because of B. animalis and L. acidophilus sum, which reached the minimum desirable until the end of storage. Values of total dry matter (26.6±0.2%), protein (3.0±0.3%), fat (2.6±0.1%), pH (5.5±0.01) and acid lactic (0.2±0.01%) were similar to those descript by other researches for the same product. Sensorial evaluation was realized by 50 untrained panelists, with a 7- point hedonic scale and intention to purchase. The product received good scores for global appearance, color, aroma and taste. Texture and residual taste had lower acceptance rates. The intent to purchase showed that 61% of panelists asserted to buy the product against 39%, who would not buy it. Accordingly, this research showed the feasibility of elaborating the goat's milk frozen yogurt with addition of pre- and probiotics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]