Probiotic Milk with Gut-Healthy Additives Survives Digestion
- Authors
- Katarzyna Szajnar, Małgorzata Pawlos, Magdalena Kowalczyk, Julita Drobniak, Agata Znamirowska-Piotrowska
- Journal
- Nutrients
- Year
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.3390/nu17132249
- Study Type
- Cell Culture
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- Poland
- Health Condition
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Body System
- Digestive
TL;DR
Adding inulin and sodium butyrate to probiotic milk helped probiotics survive digestion and maintained good taste and texture.
Summary
This study tested how inulin and sodium butyrate affected probiotic milk’s quality and the survival of beneficial bacteria during digestion. The combination did not harm probiotic viability and, depending on the strain, influenced acidity, texture, and consumer acceptability. These results support using inulin-butyrate fortified dairy products to improve gut health without compromising product quality.
Abstract (excerpt)
Background/Objectives: Probiotics are increasingly recognized for their role in managing gastrointestinal disorders through modulation of gut microbiota. Restoring microbial balance remains a therapeutic challenge. Recent strategies combine probiotics, inulin, and sodium butyrate as synergistic…