Recently,
the production and consumption of plant-based dairy products
has increased due to their health benefits and the increasing scarcity
of animal proteins. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects
of incorporating 3 and 6% pea proteins, as pea extract, on the physiochemical,
antioxidant, functional, texture, and rheological properties of camel
yogurt in comparison to pure camel milk and bovine milk yogurts. Statistical
analysis was performed, and differences were considered significant
when P < 0.05. The bioaccessible fraction of the
yogurt with pea extract showed significantly higher and more stable
antioxidant capacity during storage, and increased amylase, glucosidase,
ACE-inhibition, and cholesterol removal. The texture of the camel
yogurt was improved by the addition of pea extract, with a resulting
apparent viscosity comparable to that of bovine yogurt. However, the
viscosity of both bovine and camel yogurt with pea extract decreased
as the shear rate increased. These findings suggest that the addition
of 3–6% pea proteins to camel milk yogurt enhances its gelation,
texture, antioxidant, and health properties, making it a potential
ingredient for producing functional and high-quality camel yogurt.