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Co-digestion of xanthan gum/ Lactobacillus plantarum 75-coated cantaloupes with Natal plum ( Carissa macrocarpa ) fruits or beetroot ( Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid components

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Co-digestion of cantaloupe (C) melon fresh cuts (FC) coated with probiotics [Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 75/xanthan gum with Natal plum (NP)] or beetroot leaves (BL) was evaluated to determine their bioaccessibility of individual anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside) and carotenoids (lutein, trans-β-carotene and cis-β-carotene). Co-digestion of probiotic-coated C-melon-FC with NP increased the percentage (%) bioaccessibility of cyanidin-3-glucoside (11.18%) and cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside (8.89%) compared to single digestion of Natal plum. Bioaccessibility of lutein (18.2%), trans-β-carotene (36.92%) and cis-β-carotene (16.74%) increased when co-digestion of probiotic-coated C-melon-FC with BL compared to the single digestion of uncoated C-melon. Co-digestion of C-melon-FC-L75 with BL showed the highest antioxidant activity. L. plantarum had the highest LAB survival at the intestinal phase (6.01–6.26 Log CFU mL−1) during single and co-digestion showing probiotic potential. C-melon-FC-L75, Natal plum and beetroot leaves could be recommended as functional ingredients in meal preparation.

Source: International Journal of Food Science & Technology

DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.17404

Authors: Tshudufhadzo Chikhala, Faith Seke, Sephora Mutombo Mianda, Retha Slabbert, Dharini Sivakumar

Institutions: Tshwane University of Technology, The University of Queensland

Language: English

Topic: Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,557