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ArticleScientific reports2024

Enhanced biochemical, microbial, and ultrastructural attributes of reduced-fat labneh through innovative microalgae integration.

Mahmoud M Refaey, Fatimah O Al-Otibi, Ayman Y El-Khateeb, Yosra A Helmy, WesamEldin I A Saber, Samar A Zalma

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  2. Microalgae biotechnology and its role in sustainable and healthy food design.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025
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6 authors.

Mahmoud M RefaeyDairy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt. mahmoud_refae_2004@mans.edu.eg.
Fatimah O Al-OtibiBotany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ayman Y El-KhateebAgricultural Chemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0003-4014-524X
Yosra A HelmyDepartment of Veterinary Science, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40546, USA.
WesamEldin I A SaberMicrobial Activity Unit, Department of Microbiology, Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, 12619, Egypt. wesameldin.saber@arc.sci.eg.ORCID 0000-0003-0631-4089
Samar A ZalmaDairy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.

Funding

Institutional Career Development CoreKL2TR001996 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY · PI BUSH, MATTHEW LEE, KELLY, THOMAS H. · 2016 to 2025
$7.1M
NCATS NIH HHS KL2 TR001996Saudi Arabia, King Saud University, RSP2024R114
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Reduced-fat labneh, while offering health benefits, often presents a challenge due to its diminished nutritional profile compared to full-fat varieties. Microalgae, such as Spirulina platensis and Chlorella vulgaris, are increasingly explored for their potential to fortify foods with essential nutrients. This study innovatively investigates the use of these microalgae to enhance the quality of reduced-fat labneh. The effect of incorporating different concentrations of both microalgae was investigated at different concentrations (0.25, 0.5, and 1%) on nutritional profile (including total solids, fat, protein, carbohydrates, essential amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, pigments, and phenolic compounds), antioxidant activity, texture, sensory attributes, and viability of the starter culture. The findings revealed that 0.25 and 0.5% concentrations of both microalgae positively influenced the sensory characteristics of the labneh and significantly enhanced its nutritional profile. However, a 1% concentration negatively impacted sensory qualities. Chlorella vulgaris enrichment resulted in higher pH values but compromised texture attributes. Importantly, both microalgae varieties enhanced the viability of the starter culture during 21 days of refrigerated storage. The scanning electron microscope images provide visual evidence of the microstructural changes in labneh with varying concentrations of microalgae and over different storage periods. This research establishes the optimal concentrations for individual microalgae enrichment in reduced-fat labneh, offering valuable insights into their potential to improve both nutritional and sensory aspects. However, it's important to mention that while both microalgae have similar effects, they might differ in their specific impacts due to their unique nutritional profiles and physical properties. Therefore, further investigations could explore optimizing a microalgae mixture and its potential application in functional food development.

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Chlorella vulgarisMicroalgaeSpirulinaAntioxidantsNutritive ValueAntioxidantsAmino acidsAntioxidant activityFatty acidsMicrobiological evaluationPhenolic compoundsSensory evaluation

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PMID39261488
PMCPMC11391007

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