Optimisation of spray drying parameters for Lactobacillus acidophilus encapsulation in whey and gum Arabic: Its application in yoghurt

Leylak C., Ozdemir K. S., Gurakan G. C., Ogel Z. B.

International Dairy Journal, cilt.112, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 112
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2020.104865
  • Dergi Adı: International Dairy Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2020 Elsevier LtdTo maintain viable cells over the critical value of 106 cfu g−1 throughout shelf life of probiotic yoghurt, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 was encapsulated by spray drying using whey powder (WP) and gum arabic (GA) mixtures. Box-Behnken Design (BBD) method was used to optimise drying conditions and WP to GA ratio in wall material. Responses were recorded for encapsulation efficiency and production efficiency of microcapsules. Optimum conditions were determined as: inlet air temperature, 140 °C; liquid flow rate, 0.485 L h−1; WP to GA ration 0.83:0.17 (dry weight basis), resulting in 93.95% maximum encapsulation efficiency and 48.36% maximum production efficiency. After exposure to simulated gastrointestinal conditions, the microcapsules produced under optimum conditions provided better protection of L. acidophilus, when compared with free cells, with a reduction of 10.84% and 24.54%, respectively. Particle size of microcapsules was D50:6.276 μm, which is acceptable for incorporation into dairy and other food products.