Title of article
Fructooligosaccharides in honey and effects of honey on growth of Bifidobacterium longum BB 536
Author/Authors
Jan Mei, S. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan - Faculty of Agro Industry and Natural Resources, Malaysia , Mohd Nordin, M. S. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Malaysia , Norrakiah, A. S. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Malaysia
From page
557
To page
561
Abstract
This research was carried out to determine the fructooligosaccharides content in local honey samples,namely the wild Malaysian Tualang honey and common wild honey obtained from Tapah, Perak and a commercial Tualang honey. Local wild honeys were found to contain a higher concentration of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) compared to the commercial Tualang honey. The FOS quantified from local wild honeys was inulobiose, kestose and nystose. Nystoses were found at a very low amount in the commercial Tualang honey. The effects of honey on the growth of Bifidobacterium longum BB 536 were investigated. Both wild and commercial honey samples including FOS standard were found to support the growth of B. longum. The pH value of the skim milk + honey inoculated with the probiotic strain decreases as expected. Addition of honey was found to support the growth of B. longum BB 536.
Keywords
Fructooligosaccharides , honey , probiotic , Bifidobacterium longum
Journal title
International Food Research Journal
Journal title
International Food Research Journal
Record number
2559764
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