Development and Quality Evaluation of Prebiotic Enriched Food Products

Prebiotic substances a better logical foundation for identification and a framework for more fully realizing the medicinal promise of gut microbiota modulation. Benefits include better lipid metabolism, relief from constipation, decreased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, better vitamin and mineral absorption, prevention of type II diabetes, assistance in blood glucose regulation, weight loss, and immune system activation. Prebiotic enriched three food products were developed; fibre fix yogurt, chialuxe and gut glow smoothie. Each in four variations along with control product. The sensory evaluation of the developed variations of developed products was done by a panel of selected judges. The top performing variant from each product was selected and analyzed for the prebiotic analysis. Further, the shelf life of the selected prebiotic enriched products was assessed through organoleptic evaluation and microbial analysis. The selected variations are fibre fix yogurt Y2, chialuxe C3 and gut glow smoothie S2. Probiotic analysis of the freshly prepared products confirmed the presence of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium, which are known to support gut health and immunity. The Fibre Fix Yogurt contained 51% Lactobacillus and 49% Bifidobacterium, while Chialuxe and Gut Glow Smoothie each had 54% Lactobacillus and 46% Bifidobacterium. Keywords: Development, Popularization, Prebiotics, Inulin, Sensory evaluation.