Kamylla Mylena Souza Barbosa , Evandro Leite de Souza , Francinalva Dantas de Medeiros , Giuliane Moura Andrade , Jaielison Yandro Pereira da Silva , José Luiz de Brito Alves , Jhonatan Rafael Zárate-Salazar , Marcos dos Santos Lima , Maria Elieidy Gomes de Oliveira , Natália Sufiatti Holanda Cavalcanti , Maiara da Costa Lima , Yasmim Fonseca Simplicio da Silva , Fillipe de Oliveira Pereira
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Abstract
This study reports the development and evaluation of the viability and functional stability of potentially symbiotic nutraceuticals formulated with the edible mushroom Pleurotus djamor and probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum (139, 263, and 296). The nutraceutical (NPD) was produced by combining P. djamor powder with L. fermentum strains and freeze-drying, and its physicochemical properties, probiotic viability, and stability were assessed under storage and simulated gastrointestinal digestion. NPD presented high protein and fiber content, low fat, and phenolic compounds (epigallocatechin gallate, catechin, and epicatechin) associated with antioxidant activity. After 90 days, the viable cell counts decreased significantly at both 4 ± 0.5 °C (NPD4) and 25 ± 0.5 °C (NPD25) (p ≤ 0.05). However, flow cytometry revealed that NPD4 better preserved viable cells and phenolic stability compared to NPD25 (p ≤ 0.05). A substantial fraction of cells remained metabolically active but non-culturable under both storage conditions, with higher values consistently observed in NPD4. Although P. djamor powder provided partial protection, simulated gastrointestinal digestion still caused a progressive decline in cell counts, probiotic viability and antioxidant activity. This is the first study to combine P. djamor with a multi-strain L. fermentum. The nutraceutical strategy described herein represents a promising approach for developing next-generation nutraceuticals targeting gut health.
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Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering:
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FBP aims to be the principal international journal for publication of high quality, original papers in the branches of engineering and science dedicated to the safe processing of biological products. It is the only journal to exploit the synergy between biotechnology, bioprocessing and food engineering.
Papers showing how research results can be used in engineering design, and accounts of experimental or theoretical research work bringing new perspectives to established principles, highlighting unsolved problems or indicating directions for future research, are particularly welcome. Contributions that deal with new developments in equipment or processes and that can be given quantitative expression are encouraged. The journal is especially interested in papers that extend the boundaries of food and bioproducts processing.
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