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Yoghurt WITH Encapsulated Probiotics

A study was carried out to microencapsulate four different probiotic cultures viz., Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidiobacterium lactis and preparation of yoghurt with these microencapsulated cultures. Microencapsualtion was done in two different methods (extrusion and emulsion) by using two different wall materials viz., alginate+starch, alginate+gelatin+starch. Probiotic count of encapsulated treated yoghurt significantly higher with control ...

Jack fruit dehydariton Techniques

Artocapus heterophyllus- Jak is very much popular food crop next to Rice in Sri Lanka. Depending on its stage of maturity Jak fruit can be used in a variety of forms. Immature or tender fruit can be used to prepare a popular curry called Polos, Mature Jak is called Herali and ripen jak depending on its texture is either Waraka or Wela. Jak tree thrives in almost all the climatic regions in Sri Lanka and usually it grows to a height of about 25 fts. Fruits are available mainly during May to Sept ...

How to Build a Yoghurt Incubator for Small-Business Production

Please click the below link to access the technical information How to Build a Yoghurt Incubator for Small-Business Production Tags: Milk Products

Assessment of Quality Parameters in Curd and Yoghurt of Small Scale Processors in Nortn Central Province

There is a very high potential to produce processed dairy products in North Central Province (NCP). But the lack of knowledge, technical support and less market demand are major constraints that this industry faces today. To assess the quality parameters in curd and yoghurt of small scale processors with respect to the Sri Lankan Standards and to give suggestions to improve the quality and hygienic condition of their products are major objectives of this study. To access the full study paper pl ...