What is it about?
Chia seed and flaxseed fractions (mucilage and soluble protein) can protect probiotics during spray drying and against simulated gastrointestinal conditions.
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Why is it important?
Chia and flax seed fractions are effective as encapsulating agents in protecting the probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium infantis) during thermal processing. Products supplemented with encapsulated probiotics exhibit high viability after extended (45 days) refrigerated storage.
Perspectives
Mucilage and/or soluble protein from chia and flax seeds are functional ingredients with potential use as encapsulating agents.
Dr B. Dave Oomah
Formerly with AAFC
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This page is a summary of: Effective Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium infantis encapsulation with chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) and flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) mucilage and soluble protein by spray drying, Food Chemistry, February 2017, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.019.
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