PROBIOTIC YOGURTS ENRICHED BY BARBERRY EXTRACT

What is it about?

This study investigated the effect of functional properties of barberry aqueous extract in different concentration on the growth and survival of probiotic cultures (L. acidophilus, B. bifidum and an equal mixture of the two strains) in the set and stirred yogurt samples. The findings of this study indicated that probiotic yogurt samples fortified with barberry extract could be used as an adequate carrier of probiotic bacteria with bacterial counts more than the suggested level.

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Why is it important?

barberry contain such compounds as gallic acid, flavonoid, anthocyanins, inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides which may support the growth of probiotic bacterias. The results of the present study can be used in the production of functional foods and for food preservation purposes. These findings can be used in developing a healthy food market and satisfying customers’ needs.