Biomass Production and Use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii in a Beverage for Athletes

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii is the only yeast indicated as a probiotic. In recent decades, sports drinks have become very popular due to their characteristic of providing health benefits. The main topic of this work was to study the effects of adding two commercial strains of S. boulardi...

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Published in:Biology and life sciences forum 2023-10, Vol.26 (1), p.6
Main Authors: Alessandra Accettulli, Milena Sinigaglia, Angela Racioppo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
desirability profiles
Saccharomyces boulardii
sensory assessment
viability
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Summary:Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii is the only yeast indicated as a probiotic. In recent decades, sports drinks have become very popular due to their characteristic of providing health benefits. The main topic of this work was to study the effects of adding two commercial strains of S. boulardii to a beverage intended for athletes, focusing on viability and consumer preference; as a preliminary step for biomass production, the effects of pH, glucose concentration and temperature were studied through Central Composite Design methodology. The results of this research suggest that the probiotic microorganism/food interaction needs to be carefully evaluated.
ISSN:2673-9976
DOI:10.3390/Foods2023-15108