The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity
This study aimed to investigate the effect of plant extracts (valerian <i>Valeriana officinalis</i> L., sage <i>Salvia officinalis</i> L., chamomile <i>Matricaria chamomilla</i> L., cistus <i>Cistus</i> L., linden blossom <i>Tilia</i> L., r...
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| author | Małgorzata Ziarno Mariola Kozłowska Iwona Ścibisz Mariusz Kowalczyk Sylwia Pawelec Anna Stochmal Bartłomiej Szleszyński |
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| description | This study aimed to investigate the effect of plant extracts (valerian <i>Valeriana officinalis</i> L., sage <i>Salvia officinalis</i> L., chamomile <i>Matricaria chamomilla</i> L., cistus <i>Cistus</i> L., linden blossom <i>Tilia</i> L., ribwort plantain <i>Plantago lanceolata</i> L., marshmallow <i>Althaea</i> L.) on the activity and growth of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) during the fermentation and passage of milk through a digestive system model. The tested extracts were also characterized in terms of their content of polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. It was observed that the addition of the tested herbal extracts did not inhibit the growth of LAB in fermented milk drinks, such as yogurts. However, they can gradually inhibit fermentation when added at concentrations above 2% by weight, and hence should be used in limited amounts. The microflora of yogurts containing the tested herbal extracts did not die during digestion in model digestive juices, and no stimulating effect of the added plant extracts was noted either. Nevertheless, due to the antioxidant properties, a slight addition of the herbal extracts containing polyphenols to different kinds of food products can increase the nutritional quality, thus making them functional foods. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-21167f088fed417e8be0a05925bd14072023-11-21T17:07:52ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-04-01119389810.3390/app11093898The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria ActivityMałgorzata Ziarno0Mariola Kozłowska1Iwona Ścibisz2Mariusz Kowalczyk3Sylwia Pawelec4Anna Stochmal5Bartłomiej Szleszyński6Division of Milk Technology, Department of Food Technology and Assessment, Institute of Food Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences–SGGW (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Chemistry, Institute of Food Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences–SGGW (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, PolandDivision of Fruit, Vegetable and Cereal Technology, Department of Food Technology and Assessment, Institute of Food Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences–SGGW (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, 24-100 Puławy, PolandDepartment of Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, 24-100 Puławy, PolandDepartment of Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, 24-100 Puławy, PolandInstitute of Horticultural Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences–SGGW (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, PolandThis study aimed to investigate the effect of plant extracts (valerian <i>Valeriana officinalis</i> L., sage <i>Salvia officinalis</i> L., chamomile <i>Matricaria chamomilla</i> L., cistus <i>Cistus</i> L., linden blossom <i>Tilia</i> L., ribwort plantain <i>Plantago lanceolata</i> L., marshmallow <i>Althaea</i> L.) on the activity and growth of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) during the fermentation and passage of milk through a digestive system model. The tested extracts were also characterized in terms of their content of polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. It was observed that the addition of the tested herbal extracts did not inhibit the growth of LAB in fermented milk drinks, such as yogurts. However, they can gradually inhibit fermentation when added at concentrations above 2% by weight, and hence should be used in limited amounts. The microflora of yogurts containing the tested herbal extracts did not die during digestion in model digestive juices, and no stimulating effect of the added plant extracts was noted either. Nevertheless, due to the antioxidant properties, a slight addition of the herbal extracts containing polyphenols to different kinds of food products can increase the nutritional quality, thus making them functional foods.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3898lactic acid bacteriaplant extractsmilk fermentationtotal phenolic contentantioxidant capacities |
| spellingShingle | Małgorzata Ziarno Mariola Kozłowska Iwona Ścibisz Mariusz Kowalczyk Sylwia Pawelec Anna Stochmal Bartłomiej Szleszyński The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity Applied Sciences lactic acid bacteria plant extracts milk fermentation total phenolic content antioxidant capacities |
| title | The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity |
| title_full | The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity |
| title_short | The Effect of Selected Herbal Extracts on Lactic Acid Bacteria Activity |
| title_sort | effect of selected herbal extracts on lactic acid bacteria activity |
| topic | lactic acid bacteria plant extracts milk fermentation total phenolic content antioxidant capacities |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3898 |
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