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Screening of aroma‐producing lactic acid bacteria and their application in improving the aromatic profile of yogurt
Author(s) -
Tian Huaixiang,
Shi Yuhua,
Zhang Yan,
Yu Haiyan,
Mu Haibo,
Chen Chen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of food biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.507
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1745-4514
pISSN - 0145-8884
DOI - 10.1111/jfbc.12837
Subject(s) - diacetyl , flavor , aroma , acetoin , food science , starter , organoleptic , fermentation , lactic acid , lactobacillus plantarum , acetaldehyde , chemistry , bacteria , biology , biochemistry , ethanol , genetics
The development of yogurt flavor is a complicated and dynamic biochemical process. In addition to traditional starter cultures, adjunct cultures could also make significant contributions to the flavor profiles of yogurt. In the current study, two Lactobacillus plantarum strains (1‐33 and 1‐34) were isolated based on their abilities to produce acetaldehyde and diacetyl. In co‐fermentation with traditional starters, these isolated strains were able to maintain viability without affecting the yogurt’s acidification profiles. Furthermore, they positively influenced the aroma quality of the yogurt samples. They promoted the formation of volatile metabolites, especially acetaldehyde, diacetyl, and acetoin, which are recognized as characteristic compounds. The results of this work provide novel knowledge about the contributions of isolated strains on the flavor profiles of yogurt, which will help to improve the organoleptic properties of the final products. Practical applications Using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as adjunct cultures co‐fermented with traditional yogurt starter cultures can increase the quantities of flavor compounds in yogurt. This study enriches our understanding of the effects of adjunct cultures on yogurt flavor. Researchers and manufacturers that specialize in yogurt making can use the results of this study to improve the aromatic profile and organoleptic quality of yogurt.