Enhancing the Nutritional Value of Yogurt by Fortification with Some Sesame Seeds and Flaxseed

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Food Science and Tech Dep. Fac. of Agri. Tanta Uni.

2 Dairy Tech Dep. Animal Production Res. Inst., Agri. Res. Center

Abstract

Set-Yogurt was made by fortification with some oil-seeds (sesame seeds ss and flaxseed fx) in different ratio (3, 5, 10 and 15%) for all. Fortification of ss and fx had a significant effect on pH value, acidity% and viscosity value and improved texture properties which, decreased wheying off of yogurt. It is enhancing a nutritional value, which increased TS via protein, fat, mineral content. Sensory properties of all fresh treatments had the highest score and were accepted after 3 and 9 days of storage. Results indicated that sesame seeds and flaxseed are consider a good source of nutrients in the diet and may have health and economic benefits due to its content of fiber, minerals, and a great effect of antioxidant activity.

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