In the present study, physicochemical, microbial, and rheological attributes of Synbiotic set bio‐yogurt samples affected by Lactobacillus acidophilus LA‐5, honey, and aqueous cinnamon extract were evaluated which stored at 4 ℃ for 15. Yogurt samples prepared with lower levels of flavors (honey and aqueous cinnamon extract) indicated a lower pH (<3.5) and water holding capacity (WHC), and also the higher acidity (12‐14D), syneresis, and dry matter (DM) along with cold storage. Because of the acidification process, L* value was decreased whereas a* and b* values increased in all samples. During the storage, time affected pH, titrable acidity, syneresis, WHC, however, complex viscosity, probiotics’ survival, dry matter, L*, a*, and b* values were found to be insignificant (p > .05).
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Results of rheological evaluation expressed that raising the levels of additives facilitated the set yogurt to form weak complex viscosity, in which cinnamon had superior influence compared to honey during the fermentation process and storage. In addition, the results of microbial measurements indicated that honey and aqueous cinnamon extract did not reduce the survival of probiotic (L. acidophilus LA‐5) during storage time.