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The role of sonication in developing synbiotic Beverages: A review
Harsh B Jadhav1, Pintu Choudhary2, Uday Annapure3
1Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India; PIHM, Unit UMET, INRAE, 369 Rue Jules Guesde 59650, Villeneuve d'Ascq -59650, France.
Sonication processing enhances synbiotic beverage quality by improving probiotic viability and prebiotic structure without affecting sensory attributes. This advanced technique offers a high-quality, efficient alternative to conventional heat treatments for synbiotics (probiotic and prebiotic combinations).
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Synbiotics, combining probiotics and prebiotics, offer significant health benefits.
- Conventional high-temperature processing negatively impacts synbiotic beverage viability and quality.
- Emerging technologies are needed to overcome limitations of traditional processing methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of sonication technology in synbiotic beverage formulation.
- To evaluate the impact of sonication on probiotic viability and prebiotic characteristics.
- To assess the influence of ultrasound parameters on synbiotic beverage quality and functionality.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on sonication technology in food processing.
- Analysis of ultrasound's effects on probiotic cells and prebiotic structures.
- Examination of how ultrasound operating parameters influence synbiotic beverage properties.
Main Results:
- Sonication enhances probiotic cell viability and prebiotic bifidogenic characteristics.
- Ultrasound processing reduces processing time and improves overall product quality.
- Sonication alters prebiotic structure, increasing probiotic accessibility without compromising sensory attributes.
Conclusions:
- Sonication is a promising technology for producing high-quality synbiotic beverages.
- Optimizing ultrasound parameters is crucial for maximizing benefits and ensuring product efficacy.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and leverage sonication's potential in synbiotic formulation.
