Impact of some ingredients and the processing method on composition and quality of probiotic Labneh

Abstract

This study aims to produce probiotic Labneh by following the probiotic bacteria counts in the presence of yoghurt starter culture and some ingredients used in making Labneh with two different methods. Probiotic Labneh was prepared by the traditional method (TM) and direct formulation method (DFM). In both methods, used skim milk powder (SMP) for treatments (A and C), while used a mixture (1:1) of whey powder (WP) and whey protein concentrate (WPC) was used for treatments (B and D). The results indicated that total solid (TS), fat, protein and ash had the lowest values (P≤0.05) in B treatment, whereas the differences between the rest treatments were insignificant (P<0.05). Labneh made using the DFM had the lowest values for carbohydrate content and acidity and the highest pH values. The counts of Bifidobacteria and L. acidophilus were not influenced by the ingredients used or by the method applied for making the product. All fresh and stored Labneh had more than 6 log CFU/g for probiotic bacteria. Organoleptically, the general appearance, consistency and flavour of bio-Labneh were not significantly influenced by the applied treatments or by the manufacturing method but a gradual decrease in their scoring points were recorded with advancing storage period.