Research Article

Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production

Volume: 34 Number: 3 December 30, 2025
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Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of the addition of inulin to yoghurt produced with fat-free milk on the viability of bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus), sensory quality, and physical properties. Inulin was added at four different percentages to yoghurts (0%; IN0, 4%; IN4, 8%; IN8, and 12%; IN12). Yoghurts were produced with fat-free milk, inulin and starter cultures containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus. Viscosity, pH, bacterial counting (Lactobacillus acidophilus) and sensory evaluation were performed. Also, the sensory evaluation was performed as single-blind in terms of appearance, flavor, smell, color, creaminess, texture and consistency with 20 trained panelists. The addition of inulin increased the viscosity (p<0.001) and pH (p=0.006). Inulin, especially in IN4 and IN8, stimulated the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus, and the decrease over time is less. Moreover, there were significant differences of total score in sensory evaluation (p=0.011). While there was no significant difference for appearance, smell and color, the highest score in terms of flavor (p=0.002), creaminess (p=0.002), texture (p<0.001) and consistency (p=0.001) was in IN8 compared to the other groups scores with respectively 64.8±5.37, 69.3±5.18, 75.0±4.35 and 68.2±5.74 (p<0.05). Considering the overall score, IN8 (69.3±3.64) was statistically significantly higher than IN0 (57.8±3.52), IN4 (52.6±3.99) and IN12 (56.7±3.28). The results of the current study suggest that the addition of inulin with 8% as a prebiotic may be beneficial in the production of healthy and high-quality fat-free yoghurt.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Properties

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 34 Number: 3

APA
Alptekin, İ. M., Yilmaz, N., Alptekin, İ., & Çakıroğlu, F. P. (2025). Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 34(3), 317-325. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1592541
AMA
1.Alptekin İM, Yilmaz N, Alptekin İ, Çakıroğlu FP. Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;34(3):317-325. doi:10.34108/eujhs.1592541
Chicago
Alptekin, İsmail Mücahit, Nagihan Yilmaz, İrem Alptekin, and Funda Pınar Çakıroğlu. 2025. “Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 34 (3): 317-25. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1592541.
EndNote
Alptekin İM, Yilmaz N, Alptekin İ, Çakıroğlu FP (December 1, 2025) Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 34 3 317–325.
IEEE
[1]İ. M. Alptekin, N. Yilmaz, İ. Alptekin, and F. P. Çakıroğlu, “Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production”, Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 317–325, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.34108/eujhs.1592541.
ISNAD
Alptekin, İsmail Mücahit - Yilmaz, Nagihan - Alptekin, İrem - Çakıroğlu, Funda Pınar. “Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 34/3 (December 1, 2025): 317-325. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1592541.
JAMA
1.Alptekin İM, Yilmaz N, Alptekin İ, Çakıroğlu FP. Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;34:317–325.
MLA
Alptekin, İsmail Mücahit, et al. “Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 34, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 317-25, doi:10.34108/eujhs.1592541.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Mücahit Alptekin, Nagihan Yilmaz, İrem Alptekin, Funda Pınar Çakıroğlu. Effects of Inulin Addition on Probiotic Proliferation and Physicochemical Properties in Fat-Free Synbiotic Yogurt Production. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025 Dec. 1;34(3):317-25. doi:10.34108/eujhs.1592541