Application of Enterococcus malodoratus SJC25 for the Manufacture of Whey-Based Beverage Naturally Enriched with GABA.

ABSTRACT: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is used as a dietary supplement because of its health-promoting properties. However, concern over the use of synthetic products has increased the demand for foods that are naturally fortified with GABA. In addition, excess whey is a major concern for the dairy industry due to the high cost of treating it. Here, we report the use of a novel Enterococcus malodoratus strain isolated from cheese to produce sweet whey beverages naturally enriched with GABA. After the screening of cheese isolates, E. malodoratus strains were identified as high GABA producers. One beverage was prepared from pasteurized sweet whey enriched in glutamic acid and E. malodoratus SJC25. The fermented beverages were supplemented with a fruit preparation and subjected to chemical, microbiol

SUBMITTER: Cunha DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8834577 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature