title: Development of a potential functional food prepared with pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), oats and Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival of Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730 in creams, prepared with pigeon peas and oat. Products were analysed to determine their content of protein, fibre, fat, carbohydrates and degree of likeness. Viable numbers of L. reuteri and pH were determined after 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days of storage at 4°C. Results showed significant differences (P < 0.05) in protein, fat, fibre and carbohydrate content between creams. No significant differences (P > 0.05) were found on sensory quality between control and creams with L. reuteri. After 28 days, the cell viability was above 7 log cfu/g in all creams. L. reuteri ATCC 55730 had the highest viability in cream with 40% pigeon pea and 20% oat (8.16 log cfu/g). In conclusion, due to its acceptability and highly nutritious value, the product could be used so as to support the growth of L. reuteri.
authors.affiliation: Nutrition R&D Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetic College, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela. yasmib@cantv.net
authors.forename: Yasmina
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Barboza
authors.forename: Enrique
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Márquez
authors.forename: Katynna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Parra
authors.forename: M Patricia
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Piñero
authors.forename: Luis M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Medina
mesh_terms: D018554:Avena / Q000737:chemistry*; D036561:Cajanus / Q000737:chemistry*; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D043302:Cultured Milk Products / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000382:microbiology; D005285:Fermentation; D005511:Food Handling; D005518:Food Preferences; D063427:Food Quality; D061353:Food Storage; D055951:Functional Food / Q000032:analysis* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D052200:Limosilactobacillus reuteri / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*; D050296:Microbial Viability; D009753:Nutritive Value; D012034:Refrigeration; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry*; D012677:Sensation; D014687:Venezuela