Springer (part of Springer Nature), Food Science and Biotechnology, 6(23), p. 1843-1849
DOI: 10.1007/s10068-014-0252-8
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Acceptance and the probiotic viability of an innovative non-dairy frozen açaí (Euterpe oleracea, Mart.) dessert supplemented and not supplemented with inulin during a shelf-life of 84 days at −18°C were investigated. Desserts containing and not containing probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 and Bifidobacterium animalis Bb-12 and inulin were produced, resulting in 4 mixes of frozen açaí: control (M1), pro (M2), pre (M3), and synbiotic (M4). Sensory acceptability scores and probiotic counts were obtained during 84 days of storage. Inulin, a key factor for product approval, significantly (paçaí desserts were suitable for probiotic delivery and were accepted by consumers. Addition of inulin is recommended both for increasing acceptance and for the synbiotic potential.