Effects of Oat β-Glucan on the Textural and Sensory Properties of Low-Fat Set Type Pea Protein Yogurt

Peiyao Zhao, Nana Li, Lingyun Chen, Yahong Guo, Yatao Huang, Litao Tong, Lili Wang, Bei Fan, Fengzhong Wang*, Liya Liu*

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Abstract

This study investigated the effect of oat β-glucan as a fat substitute on the structure formation, texture, and sensory properties of pea protein yogurt. The results showed that the incorporation of 0.5% β-glucan significantly accelerated the lactic acid bacteria-induced fermentation, with the time for reaching the target pH of 4.6 shortened from 3.5 h to 3 h (p < 0.05); increased the plastic module (G′) from 693 Pa to 764 Pa when fermenting 3 h (p < 0.05); and enhanced the water-holding capacity from 77.29% to 82.15% (p < 0.05). The identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in low-fat pea protein yogurt by GC-IMS revealed a significant decrease in aldehydes and a significant increase in alcohols, ketones and acids in the pea yogurt after fermentation (p < 0.05). Among them, the levels of acetic acid, acetone, 2,3-butanedione, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, and ethyl acetate all significantly increased with the addition of oat β-glucan (p < 0.05), thereby providing prominent fruity, sweet, and creamy flavors, respectively. Combined with the results of sensory analysis, the quality characteristics of pea protein yogurt with 1% oil by adding 1% oat β-glucan were comparable to the control sample with 3% oil. Therefore, oat β-glucan has a good potential for fat replacement in pea protein yogurt.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3067
Number of pages13
JournalMolecules
Volume28
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Mar 2023

Keywords

  • flavoring substance
  • low-fat yogurt
  • oat β-glucan
  • pea protein

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