To investigate the effects of Lactobacillus gasseri L-SS fermentation on the quality of red-fleshed dragon fruit juice and explore its potential application in plant-based functional beverage development, a systematic study was conducted on the quality changes of red-fleshed dragon fruit juice before and after fermentation using rheological measurements, physicochemical analysis, electronic tongue and nose detection, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results indicated: 1) Rheological measurements revealed both pre- and post-fermented juices exhibited pseudoplastic fluid characteristics, with fermentation significantly reducing viscosity (P<0.05); Physicochemical analysis showed fermentation decreased juice pH by 0.79 and increased titratable acidity by 16.99 g/L. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) further indicated that fermentation significantly promoted the accumulation of certain organic acids and free amino acids. Specifically, the mass concentrations of lactic acid and acetic acid increased by 1 419.18 and 162.32 mg/L, respectively, while glycine content rose by 53.97 μg/mL (P<0.05). 2) The analysis of electronic tongue and nose revealed that fermentation enhanced sourness, sweetness, and umami while reducing astringency, resulting in a more harmonious overall taste profile. 3) A total of 26 compounds were detected in the analysis of flavor compounds. Fermentation significantly increased aromatic compounds phenethyl alcohol and benzaldehyde (11.8 times and 5.7 times, respectively, P<0.05), while reducing irritant components such as furfural and hexanal, making the aroma more harmonious and tich. In summary, Lactobacillus gasseri L-SS fermentation can significantly enhance the nutritional value and flavor quality of red-fleshed dragon fruit juice, providing theoretical foundations and technical references for developing plant-based functional beverages.
基于上述问题,本研究拟将红心火龙果果汁作为发酵基质,选取一株从1月龄母乳喂养的婴幼儿肠道中分离得到的格氏乳杆菌L-SS进行发酵。在优化后的发酵条件(pH=5、接种量0.9%、时间24.6 h、温度36 ℃)下,活菌数达8.996 lg CFU/mL。进一步对发酵前后的火龙果果汁进行理化指标检测、感官评价、有机酸和游离氨基酸测定以及挥发性风味物质分析,旨在揭示格氏乳杆菌L-SS发酵过程中对红心火龙果果汁品质与功能成分转化的调控机制,为其在植物基功能饮品中的应用提供新的理论依据。
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