Research Keyword: whey protein isolate

A Review of the Role of Paraprobiotics in the Formulation of High-Protein Ice Cream as an Advanced Functional Food

Paraprobiotics are inactivated bacterial cells that offer the same health benefits as live probiotics but are much more stable and don’t require refrigeration. When added to high-protein ice cream, paraprobiotics help boost immune function and gut health while improving the product’s texture and shelf-life. This makes paraprobiotic-enriched ice cream an ideal functional dessert for athletes, people with dietary restrictions, and anyone seeking healthier frozen food options.

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Novel, Edible Melanin-Protein-Based Bioactive Films for Cheeses: Antimicrobial, Mechanical and Chemical Characteristics

Researchers developed a natural, edible coating for cheese made from whey protein and melanin pigment that prevents spoilage better than commercial coatings. The coating contains melanin, which gives the cheese a natural brown color that consumers prefer, along with natural antimicrobial agents nisin and natamycin. After 40 days of cheese aging, the new melanin coating showed superior protection against harmful bacteria compared to synthetic commercial coatings while being completely edible and requiring no peeling.

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