Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion

This study explored the development of a novel whey-based fermented beverage enriched with juice concentrates and health-promoting ingredients, emphasizing its bioactive properties. The formulation included whey protein isolate (5%), juice concentrates (10% apple, raspberry, and cranberry), and inul...

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Main Authors: Paschalia Kotsaki, Maria Aspri, Photis Papademas
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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description This study explored the development of a novel whey-based fermented beverage enriched with juice concentrates and health-promoting ingredients, emphasizing its bioactive properties. The formulation included whey protein isolate (5%), juice concentrates (10% apple, raspberry, and cranberry), and inulin (4%). Fermentation was carried out with the following strains: <i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> (LGG), <i>Lacticaseibacillus casei</i> (431), and <i>Lactobacillus helveticus</i> (R0052) at 2%. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated against pathogens including <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> (strains 33423 and 33413), <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (113 and Newman), <i>Bacillus cereus</i> (DPC 6089), <i>Escherichia coli</i> (NCTC 9001), and <i>Salmonella Enteritidis</i> (NCTC 6676). Antioxidant capacity was measured using 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazylradical (DPPH) and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assays, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity was assessed. All bioactivities were found to be high in fermented whey beverage and a further significant increase was observed after simulated gastrointestinal digestion. This fruit-flavored whey beverage demonstrated notable antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, highlighting its potential for functional food applications aimed at combating harmful bacteria and oxidative stress.
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spelling doaj-art-92910d814d454bcba3e862c8667202412025-08-20T02:47:10ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072025-06-01137149010.3390/microorganisms13071490Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal DigestionPaschalia Kotsaki0Maria Aspri1Photis Papademas2Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol 3036, CyprusDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol 3036, CyprusDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol 3036, CyprusThis study explored the development of a novel whey-based fermented beverage enriched with juice concentrates and health-promoting ingredients, emphasizing its bioactive properties. The formulation included whey protein isolate (5%), juice concentrates (10% apple, raspberry, and cranberry), and inulin (4%). Fermentation was carried out with the following strains: <i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> (LGG), <i>Lacticaseibacillus casei</i> (431), and <i>Lactobacillus helveticus</i> (R0052) at 2%. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated against pathogens including <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> (strains 33423 and 33413), <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (113 and Newman), <i>Bacillus cereus</i> (DPC 6089), <i>Escherichia coli</i> (NCTC 9001), and <i>Salmonella Enteritidis</i> (NCTC 6676). Antioxidant capacity was measured using 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazylradical (DPPH) and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assays, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity was assessed. All bioactivities were found to be high in fermented whey beverage and a further significant increase was observed after simulated gastrointestinal digestion. This fruit-flavored whey beverage demonstrated notable antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, highlighting its potential for functional food applications aimed at combating harmful bacteria and oxidative stress.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/7/1490wheyfermentationbioactive propertiessustainabilityantimicrobial activityantioxidant activity
spellingShingle Paschalia Kotsaki
Maria Aspri
Photis Papademas
Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion
Microorganisms
whey
fermentation
bioactive properties
sustainability
antimicrobial activity
antioxidant activity
title Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion
title_full Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion
title_fullStr Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion
title_full_unstemmed Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion
title_short Novel Whey Fermented Beverage Enriched with a Mixture of Juice Concentrates: Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitory (ACE) Activities Before and After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion
title_sort novel whey fermented beverage enriched with a mixture of juice concentrates evaluation of antimicrobial antioxidant and angiotensin i converting enzyme inhibitory ace activities before and after simulated gastrointestinal digestion
topic whey
fermentation
bioactive properties
sustainability
antimicrobial activity
antioxidant activity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/7/1490
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