Investigation of Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Rheological Properties and Volatile Compounds of Ewe and Cow Milk Yoghurt

Author
Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Abstract
Yoghurt, with viscous texture and containing volatile compounds, has special appeal for the consumer. In this study, to produce such a yoghurt without any additives, two types of yoghurt from ewe and cow milk were prepared. The samples were evaluated for physicochemical and volatile compounds and viscosity on the first, 7th, and 14th days of shelf life. In addition, the enumeration and viability of Lb. bulgaricus and Str. thermophilus were studied. Ewe yoghurt had more dry matter, protein, and acid production ability compared to cow yoghurt, with lower pH. The number of lactobacilli was greater in ewe yoghurt which caused increase in acidity and decrease in pH value in ewe yoghurt. The number of lactobacilli and streptococcus decreased during shelf life of both yoghurts. The viscosity of ewe yoghurt was greater than cow yoghurt and it increased during 14 days of storage. Regarding volatile compounds, acetaldehyde and diacetyl decreased during shelf life while ethanol increased in both cow and ewe milk yoghurt.

Keywords

Subjects


1. Akin, G. M. B. and Akin, M. S. 2007. Effects of Cysteine and Different Incubation Temperatures on the Microflora, Chemical Composition and Sensory Characteristics of Bio-Yogurt Made from Goat's Milk. Food Chem., 100: 788-793.
2. Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). 1990. Official Methods of Analysis. 15th Edition, Arlington Press.
3. Bano, P., Abdullah, M., Nadeem, M., Babar, M. E. and Khan, G. A. 2011. Preparation of Functional Yoghurt from Sheep and Goat Milk Blends. Pak. J. Agri. Sci., 48(3): 211-215.
4. Beshkova, D., Simova, E., Frengova, G. and Simov, Z. 1998. Production of Flavor Compounds by Yogurt Starter Cultures. J. Ind. Mic. Bio., 20: 180–186.
5. Biliaderis, C. G., Khan, M. M. and Blank, G. 1992. Rheological and Sensory Properties of Yoghurt from Skim Milk and Ultrafiltered Retentates. Int. Dairy J., 2: 311-323.
6. Bonczar, G., Wszolek, M. and Siuta, A. 2002. The Effects of Certain Factors on the Properties of Yoghurt Made from Ewe’s Milk. Food Chem., 79: 85-91.
7. Brazuelo, A., Suarez, E., Riera, F., Alvarez, R., Igesias, J. I. and Granda, G. 1995. Protein-Enriched Yoghurt by Ultrafiltration of Skim-Milk. J. Sci. Food Agri., 69(3): 283-290.
8. Burkus, Z. and Temellis, F. 2005. Rheological Properties of Barley β-Glucan. Carbohydrate Polymers, 59: 459–465.
9. Chua, D., Deeth, H. C., Oh, H. E. and Bansal, N. 2017. Altering the Casein to Whey Protein Ratio to Enhance Structural Characteristics and Release of Major Yoghurt Volatile Aroma Compounds of Non-Fat Stirred Yoghurts. Int. Dairy J., Doi: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2017.05.002.
10. Coakes, S. J. 2006. SPSS Version 13.0 for Windows. John Willey & Sons, London, UK.
11. De Martinis, E. C. P., Públio, M. R. P., Santarosa, P. R. and Freitas, F. Z. 2001. Antilisterial Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Vacuum-Packaged Brazilian Meat and Meat Products. Brazilian J. Microbiol., 32: 32-37.
12. Condurso, C., Verzera, A., Romeo, V., Ziino, M. and Conte, F. 2008. Solid-Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dairy Product Volatiles for the Determination of Shelf-Life. Int. Dairy J., 18: 819–825.
13. Ekinci, F. Y. and Gurel, M. 2007. Effect of Using Propionic Acid Bacteria as an Adjunct Culture in Yogurt Production. J. Dairy Sci., 91: 892–899.
14. Erkaya, T. and Sengul, M. 2011. Comarison of Volatile Compounds in Yoghurts Made From Cows', Bufalloes', Ewes', Goats' Milks. Int. J. Dairy Tech., 64 (2): 240-246.
15. Fadela, C. H., Abderrahim, C. H. and Ahmed, B. 2009. Physico-Chemical and Rheological Properties of Yoghurt Manufactured with Ewe’s Milk and Skim Milk. African J. Bio., 8: 1938-1942.
16. Guarner, F., Perdigon, G., Corthier, G., Salminen, S., Loletzko, B. and Morelli, L. 2005. Should Yoghurt Cultures be Considered Probiotics? Bri. J. Nutr., 93: 783-786.
17. Guler, Z. and Gursoy-Balci, A. 2011. Evaluation of Volatile Compounds and Free Fatty Acids in Set Types Yogurts Made of Ewes’, Goats’ Milk and Their Mixture Using Two Different Commercial Starter Cultures during Refrigerated Storage, Food Chem., 127: 1065-1071.
18. Guler, Z., Tasdelen, A., Senol, H., Kerimoglu N. and Temel, U. 2009. The Determination of Volatile Compounds in Set Type Yogurts Using Static Headspace Gas Chromatographic Method. Gida, 34: 137-142.
19. Haenlein, G. F. W. and Wendorff, W. 2006. Sheep Milk. In: "Handbook of Milk of Non-bovine Mammals", (Eds.): Park, Y. W. and Haenlein, G. F. W. Blackwell Publishing Professional, Oxford, England, PP. 137–194.
20. Hilai, M., EI-Mayda, E. and Rischkowsky, B. 2011. Characteristics and Utilization of Sheep and Goat Milk in the Middle East. Small Ruminant Res., 101: 92-101.
21. Hussain, R. 2004. Effect of Addition of Different Proteins on the Quality of Yoghurt. MSc. Thesis, N. Inst. Food Tech. Uni. Agri., Faisalabad.
22. Ismail, A. M., and Salem, S. 2006. Production of Flavored Labneh with Extended Shelf Life. Egyptian J. Dairy Sci., 34: 59-68.
23. Karademir, E., Atamer, M., Tamucay, B. and Yaman, S. 2002. Some Properties of Goat Milk Yogurts Produced by Different Fortification Methods. Milchwiss, 57: 261–263.
24. Kaminarides, S., Stamou, P. and Massouras, T. 2007. Comparison of the Characteristics of Set Type Yoghurt Made from Ovine Milk of Different Fat Content. Int. J. Food Sci. Tech., 42: 1019–1028.
25. Lahtinen, S. J., Gueimonde, M., Ouwehand, A. Reinikainen, J. P., Salminen, S. J. 2006. Comparison of Four Methods to Enumerate Probiotic Bifidobacterium in a Fermented Food Product. Food Microbiol., 23: 571–577.
26. Lawrence, M., Xiaoming, L., Fengwei, T., Jianxin, Z., Hao, Z. and Wei, C. 2015. Screening Lactic Acid Bacteria Based on Antihyperglycaemic and Probiotic Potential and Application in Symbiotic Set Yoghurt. J. Functional Foods, 16: 125-136.
27. Lee, W. J. and Lucey, J. A. 2010. Formation and Physical Properties of Yogurt, Asia-Aust. J. Ani. Sci., 23(6): 1127 – 1136.
28. Lomax, A. R. and Calder, P. C. 2009. Probiotics, Immune Function, Infection and Inflammation: A Review of the Evidence from Studies Conducted in Humans. Curr. Pharma. Design, 15: 1428-1518.
29. McSweeney, P. L. H. and Sousa, M. J. 2000. Biochemical Pathways for the Production of Flavour Compounds in Cheese during Ripening: A Review. Lait, 80: 293–324
30. Michael, M., Phebus, R. and Schmidt, K. 2010. Impact of a Plant Extract on the Viability of Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus in Nonfat Yogurt. Int. Dairy J., 20: 665-672.
31. Ott, A., Fay, L. B. and Chaintreau, A. 1997. Determination and Origin of the Aroma Impact Compounds of Flavour. J. Agri. Food Chem., 45: 850-858.
32. Park, Y. W. 2007. Rheological Characteristics of Goat and Sheep Milk. Small Ruminant Res., 68: 73-78.
33. Park, Y. W., Juare, M., Ramos, M. and Haenlein, G. F. W. 2007. Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Goat and Sheep Milk. Small Ruminant Res., 68: 88-113.
34. Ruiz-Sala, P., Hierro, M. T. G., Martinez-Castro, I. and Santa-Maria, G. 1996. Triglyceride Composition of Ewe, Cow, and Goat Milk Fat. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc., 73: 283–293.
35. Saint-Eve, A., Juteau, A., Atlan, S., Martin, N. and Souchon, I. 2006. Complex Viscosity Induced by Protein Composition Variation Influences the Aroma Release of Flavored Stirred Yogurt. J. Agri. Food Chem., 54: 3997–4004.
36. Stelios, K. and Emmanuel, A. 2004. Characteristics of Set Type Yogurt Made from Caprine or Ovine Milk and Mixtures of the Two. Int. J. Food Sci. Tech., 39: 319–324.
37. Tamime A. Y. and Robinson R. K. 2001. Yoghurt Science and Technology. CRC Press, New York, USA, 619 PP.
38. Tamime, A. Y., Kalab, M. and Davies, G. 1984. Microstructure of Set Style Yoghurt Manufactured from Cow’s Milk Fortified by Various Methods. Food Microstructure, 3: 83-92.
39. Urbach, G. 1995. Contribution of Lactic Acid Bbacteria to Flavor Compound Formation of Dairy Products. Int. Dairy J., 5: 877–903.
40. Vagenas, G. and Roussis, I. G. 2012. Fat-Derived Volatiles of Various Products of Cows', Ewes', and Goats' Milk. Int. J. Food Proper., 15: 665-682.
41. Vasiljevic, T., Kealy, T. and Mishra, V. K. 2007. Effects of Beta-Glucan Addition to a Probiotic Containing Yogurt. J. Food Sci., 72: 405−411.
42. Xanthopoulos, V., Picque, D., Basit, N., Boquien, C. Y. and Corrieu, G. 1994. Methods for the Determination of Aroma Compounds in Dairy Products: A Comparative Study. J. Dairy Res., 61: 289-297.
43. Zare, F., Boye, J. I., Orsat, V., Champange, C. and Simpson, B. K. 2011. Microbial, Physical and Sensory Properties of Yogurt Supplemented with Lentil Flour. Food Res. Int., 44: 2482–2488.