The Effect of Production Method and Simultaneous Use of Whey Protein Concentrate and Transglutaminase Enzyme on Rheological Characteristics and Microstructure of Doogh

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

• Mohammad Hadian ¹
• Mostafa Mazaheri Tehrani ¹
• Mohsen Ghods rohani ²

¹ Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

² Department of Food Science and Industry, Research and Education Center Khorasan Razavi Agriculture and Natural Resources, Research, Education and Promotion Organization Agriculture, Mashhad, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22067/ifstrj.2022.74657.1134

Abstract

Introduction
Doogh is a fermented dairy product that is produced by blending yogurt with water and some salt. This fermented beverage is widely consumed as a refreshing drink in Iran and other Middle East countries. Doogh is a source of calcium needed by the body on a daily basis and contains B vitamins that are effective in the health and strength of teeth and bones. In addition, doogh contains a low percentage of fat, which makes it a diet drink. Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) is a product contains 25 to 89% protein and different amounts of lactose, fat and minerals. Due to the functional properties of whey protein and its nutritional value; whey protein is widely used in dairy products. The development of cross-linking bonds between protein chains by enzymes is very important today. Enzyme cross-linking of proteins can affect some of their functional properties such as solubility, water absorption, rheological and emulsifying properties. One of the most widely used enzymes in the food industry is the transglutaminase enzyme. In this study the effects of WPC in three levels (0%,1% and 2%) and the transglutaminase enzyme in two levels (0 and 1 unit per gram of milk protein) in two method of dough preparation (adding water to yogurt and fermented milk diluted with water) on rheological characteristics, and microstructure of doogh were studied.
 
Material and Methods
Raw milk was provided by Pegah Khorasan Company, WPC from Multi Company) Mashhad (and Trans glutaminease enzyme from BDF Company of Spain. WPC was first added to milk at 45 ̊ C at three levels of zero, 1 and 2%.The milk samples were then pasteurized at 85 ̊ C for 30 min. After lowering the temperature to 45 ̊ C, the enzymatic operation was performed at two levels of zero and one unit (per gram of protein).To complete the enzyme function, the samples were incubated for 180 minutes at 45 ̊ C. Then a temperature of 90 ̊ C was applied for 1 minute to inactivate the enzyme. The samples were then cooled to 45  ̊ C. At this stage, the samples were divided into two parts. In one part of the samples; milk was diluted with water in a ratio of 6% of the total dry matter for direct production of doogh. After adding the starter, the samples were transferred to an incubator and hold at 43-42 ̊ C, until the pH reaches about 4.1.Thefermented samples were then transferred to a refrigerator. In the second part, starter was added to milk to produce yogurt; after adding starter, the mix was transferred to an incubator and hold at 43-42 ̊ C, until the pH reaches about 4.1. Doogh was produced by diluting yogurt with waterto givethe final product with 6% of  total dry matter.
 
Results and Discussion
 In both production methods, in samples treated only with WPC, the average particle size increased with increasing WPClevel. In both methods, the production of only enzymatically treated samples  led to the formation of smaller particles with a more uniform shape and distribution. In samples of doogh produced by both production methods, WPC and transglutaminase enzyme changed the flow characteristics of doogh to non-Newtonian behavior. Samples made directly from milk had significantly higher viscosity than samples made from yogurt. In samples without enzymatic treatment, the microstructure was smooth and homogeneous with smaller particles than other samples. These particles settle very quickly. In the samples where WPC treatment was applied, the amount of large particles and non-uniformity increase with increasing WPC level. The distribution of particles in samples made directly from milk was more regular than samples made from yogurt.

Keywords

• Doogh
• Rheology
• Serum separation
• Transglutaminase
• Whey protein concentrate

Main Subjects

• Food Technology

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