Application of Micro-and Nano-Bubbles as a Tool to Improve the Rheological and Microstructural Properties of Formulated Greek-Style Yogurts

Karthik Sajith Babu, Dylan Zhe Liu, Jayendra K. Amamcharla

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop an alternative novel process technology for enhancing the rheological and functional properties of Greek-style yogurt (GSY). The GSY was formulated and prepared in the lab using micellar casein concentrate as a source of protein to achieve a protein content of 10% (w/w). The changes in physicochemical, microstructural, rheological, and functional properties of control (C-GSY) and micro-and nano-bubbles-treated GSY (MNB-GSY) were studied and compared before and after storage for 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks. Before storage, the apparent viscosity at 100 s−1100 ) was 1.09 Pa·s for C-GSY and 0.71 Pa·s for MNB-GSY. Incorporation of MNBs into GSY significantly (p < 0.05) decreased the η100 by 30% on 1 week of storage. Additionally, the η100 of MNB-GSY was lesser than C-GSY on week 2, 3, and 4 of storage. Notable microstructural changes and significant rheological differences were observed between the C-GSY and MNB-GSY samples. Differences were also noticed in syneresis, which was lower for the MNB-GSY compared with the control. Overall, the incorporation of MNBs into GSY showed considerable improvements in rheological and functional properties. Additionally, it’s a simple, cost-effective process to implement in existing GSY production plants.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number619
JournalFoods
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2022
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Funding: The authors acknowledge the financial support of the National Dairy Council (Rosemont, IL, USA) and the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center (St. Paul, MN, USA).

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© 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.

Keywords

  • Greek-style yogurt
  • Micellar casein concentrate
  • Micro-and nano-bubbles

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article

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