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Abstract
This study aimed to develop a low-beany Maillard brown soy yogurt (MBSY) and compare its physicochemical properties and flavor with non-Maillard soy yogurt, commercial soy yogurt, and commercial brown yogurt. Response surface optimization determined key process parameters for MBSY: glucose addition of 7.87%, glycine addition of 1.25%, and browning at 95 °C for 2 h. The obtained MBSY showed favorable titratable acidity (74.54 ± 0.23°T) and water-holding capacity (55.67 ± 0.08%), with enhanced DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activities of 55.35% and 51.16% and lactic acid bacteria viability of 2.59 × 109 CFU/mL. Textural and rheological analysis showed that the Maillard reaction could reduce the hardness, cohesiveness, and viscoelasticity of MBSY due to disordered protein aggregation forming loose gel networks. E-nose and GC-MS/IMS revealed that MBSY exhibited low-beany compounds and increased yogurt-like and roasted notes. This work demonstrates the potential of the Maillard reaction in improving the functionality and flavor of plant-based dairy products.
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Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.