Description
Probiotic enrichment is the inoculation of food matrices with selected lactic acid bacteria or bifidobacteria to confer health benefits.
Technical
During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria metabolize lactose or other sugars to produce lactic acid, lowering the pH and creating an environment that favors probiotic survival while inhibiting spoilage organisms. The acidification also modifies the texture and flavor profile of the product. Maintaining optimal temperature and inoculum density is critical to preserve viability and metabolic activity.
Science
Primary Reaction
Fermentation of lactose to lactic acid by lactic acid bacteria
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
milkysweetfermentedcreamyacidic
Origin & History
Civilization
Traditional fermented dairy cultures
Era