Research Article

INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION

Volume: 50 Number: 3 June 10, 2025
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INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION

Abstract

This study examined the potential usage of commercial kefir beverages in producing homemade kefir beverages. For this purpose, two different commercial kefir beverages were used in the fermentation. Microbial growth kinetics, viscosity and pH were monitored during the fermentation process of kefir samples. The logistic model was fitted to lactic acid bacteria, lactococci, total mesophilic aerobic bacteria (TMAB), pH and viscosity growth kinetics. The generation study was completed by repeatedly passing the kefir produced for four days. Lactic acid bacteria, Lactococci, and TMAB counts remained stable in the following generations. Lactobacilli counts decreased in both brands, while TMAB and lactococci decreased in brand A during storage. Syneresis values under storage conditions were high for both brands. This study shows that kefir can be produced at home using commercial kefir beverage brands and can meet the requirements of Codex Alimentarius if the necessary hygiene conditions and incubation temperature are provided, but structural stability during storage is weak.

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Supporting Institution

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Council of Scientific Research Projects

Project Number

BAP–2021.09.04.1509

Thanks

This study was supported by the Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Council of Scientific Research Projects under Grant Number BAP–2021.09.04.1509.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Dairy Technology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 10, 2025

Submission Date

January 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 10, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 50 Number: 3

APA
Şahin, Ö., Atalar, İ., Encu, Ş. B., & Çakır, İ. (2025). INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION. Gıda, 50(3), 374-388. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD25014
AMA
1.Şahin Ö, Atalar İ, Encu ŞB, Çakır İ. INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION. The Journal of Food. 2025;50(3):374-388. doi:10.15237/gida.GD25014
Chicago
Şahin, Özlem, İlyas Atalar, Şeyma Betül Encu, and İbrahim Çakır. 2025. “INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION”. Gıda 50 (3): 374-88. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD25014.
EndNote
Şahin Ö, Atalar İ, Encu ŞB, Çakır İ (June 1, 2025) INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION. Gıda 50 3 374–388.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Şahin, İ. Atalar, Ş. B. Encu, and İ. Çakır, “INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION”, The Journal of Food, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 374–388, June 2025, doi: 10.15237/gida.GD25014.
ISNAD
Şahin, Özlem - Atalar, İlyas - Encu, Şeyma Betül - Çakır, İbrahim. “INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION”. Gıda 50/3 (June 1, 2025): 374-388. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD25014.
JAMA
1.Şahin Ö, Atalar İ, Encu ŞB, Çakır İ. INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION. The Journal of Food. 2025;50:374–388.
MLA
Şahin, Özlem, et al. “INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION”. Gıda, vol. 50, no. 3, June 2025, pp. 374-88, doi:10.15237/gida.GD25014.
Vancouver
1.Özlem Şahin, İlyas Atalar, Şeyma Betül Encu, İbrahim Çakır. INVESTIGATION OF THE USABILITY OF COMMERCIAL KEFIR BEVERAGES AS INOCULUM IN HOMEMADE KEFIR PRODUCTION. The Journal of Food. 2025 Jun. 1;50(3):374-88. doi:10.15237/gida.GD25014

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