Probiotic Incorporation into Yogurt and Various Novel Yogurt-Based Products

Abstract

Probiotics are commonly added to yogurt to provide many health benefits for the consumer. A description is provided for some commonly used probiotics in yogurt. A GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list of probiotic bacteria that can be added to yogurt or similar types of products is provided. Additionally, prebiotics, synbiotics (combination of prebiotics and probiotics), postbiotics, paraprobiotics, and psychobiotics can be added to yogurt. Probiotic yogurt can come in various forms in addition to spoonable yogurt, and yogurt can be used as an ingredient in other food products. Many useful functional ingredients can be applied to probiotic yogurt. The safety of probiotics must be addressed, especially for critically ill patients and other susceptible populations. Probiotics must survive within yogurt throughout its entire shelf-life and within the gastrointestinal tract after consumption by the consumer to provide health benefits, and many techniques can be used to maintain survival of probiotics in yogurt. Furthermore, probiotics can be added to Greek yogurt acid whey. Many opportunities exist for adding a wide variety of probiotics to a wide variety of yogurt-based products.

Physicochemical, microbial, and sensory characteristics of yogurt with Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) and probiotic bacteria

“…One of the most important factors in ensuring the probiotic effect of yogurts is the survival rate of probiotic bacteria that must survive within yogurt throughout its entire shelf‐life and within the gastrointestinal tract after consumption to provide health benefits (Mehdizadeh et al., 2021 ; Olson & Aryana, 2022 ). Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli are the most common groups of bacteria that are added to foods for their probiotic properties (Mehdizadeh et al., 2019 ).…”

“…Among the many types of dairy products, yogurt holds a special place, as it is widely regarded as a healthy product and is used to deliver probiotics and prebiotics to consumers. However, not all yogurts are probiotics nor are all of them functional products (Chugh & Kamal-Eldin, 2020;Nyanzi et al, 2021).One of the most important factors in ensuring the probiotic effect of yogurts is the survival rate of probiotic bacteria that must survive within yogurt throughout its entire shelf-life and within the gastrointestinal tract after consumption to provide health benefits (Mehdizadeh et al, 2021;Olson & Aryana, 2022). Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli are the most common groups of bacteria that are added to foods for their probiotic properties (Mehdizadeh et al, 2019).Prebiotics, on the other hand, are ingredients that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria.…”

Exploring the culinary and health significance of fermented foods: A comprehensive review

“…However, it's imperative to acknowledge that yogurt may present limitations for certain individuals, notably those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies. Furthermore, the pervasive availability of commercial yogurt introduces concerns regarding added sugars and artificial flavors, necessitating discernment in product selection [33][34][35]. The preparation of yogurt involves a meticulously orchestrated process aimed at harnessing the fermentative capabilities of beneficial bacteria while ensuring product safety and quality.…”

The effect of addition Eriobotrya japonica L. marmalade on physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of probiotic yogurts

“…Fermented milk and various yogurts are widely used and preferred for probiotic bacterial supplementation by customers worldwide, and their regular consumption has been shown to provide health benefits ( 1 – 3 ). Probiotics can be defined as live microbial mono- or mixed-culture dietary supplements that benefit human or animal hosts by improving the properties of native microbial flora ( 4 , 5 ). Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer health benefits when consumed in food or supplements ( 6 ).…”

“…Lactobacillus species are known for their antimicrobial and antiviral properties and play an important role in treating gastrointestinal disorders ( 7 , 8 ). Probiotic species play a vital role in the improvement of lactose intolerance, inhibiting pathogens, lowering cholesterol, immune responses, prevention of intestinal and vaginal infections, against certain cancer varieties, food allergies, improving calcium absorption, immunostimulation and immunomodulation, constipation treatments, and SARS coronavirus (COVID-19) ( 5 , 9 , 10 ). It is now understood that intestinal microflora is closely related to human health ( 11 , 12 ).…”