Research Article

 

Examination of Titratable Acidity, pH, Total Lactic Acid Bacteria and Sensory Properties in Whey Fermented with Probiotic Pediococcus acidilactic BK01

 

Sri Melia1*, Indri Juliyarsi1, Yulianti Fitri Kurnia1, Yudha Endra Pratama2, Huriya Azahra3

1Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Andalas., Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. 25163; 2Postgraduate Program at Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia; 3Magister program of Animal Science, Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

 

Received | September 09, 2021; Accepted | October 28, 2021; Published | December 01, 2021

*Correspondence | Sri Melia, Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Andalas., Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. 25163; Email: [email protected]

Citation | Melia S, Juliyarsi I, Kurnia YF, Pratama YE, Azahra H (2022). Examination of titratable acidity, pH, total lactic acid bacteria and sensory properties in whey fermented with probiotic Pediococcus acidilactic BK01. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 10(1): 114-119.

DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2022/10.1.114.119

ISSN (Online) | 2307-8316; ISSN (Print) | 2309-3331

Copyright © 2022 Melia et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Whey is a severe problem for dairy factories because waste containing organic compounds threatens the ecosystem (Wesołowska-Trojanowska and Targoński, 2014). Whey comes from cow, sheep, goat, or camel milk (Salvatore et al., 2014; Philippopoulos and Papadakis, 2001; Laleye et al., 2008). Whey is produced in nine parts in the cheese-making process, while cheese is only one (Bylund, 2003). Whey is a yellow liquid with a slightly sour taste separated from the curd in the cheese-making process. Whey is grouped into two types based on the milk coagulation method: sweet whey and sour whey (Skryplonek and Jasińska, 2017; Smithers, 2008; De Wit, 2001). Sweet whey is enzymatic coagulation of milk by chymosin with a pH of 6-7 and is also known as cheese whey, while sour whey is a by-product of milk coagulation through acidification with a pH <5 (Lievore et al., 2015).

 

Whey protein is a derivative as a food aspect with essential vitamins and has purposeful residences to be popular as an intended food aspect. Commercial whey protein is considered a GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) substance or secure for food product applications (Sinha et al., 2007). Various types of whey ingredients are available for producing yogurt and fermented beverages, namely sweet whey powder (SWP), whey protein concentrate (WPC), whey protein isolate (WPI), and special WPC (Hugunin, 2008). Whey protein has a high biological value and is superior to other proteins such as egg, soybean, and milk casein, especially in its high content of essential amino acids (Pescuma et al., 2010; Shiby et al., 2013). In addition, whey can be further processed into a fermented beverage with probiotic bacteria beneficial for digestive health to increase the economic value.

 

Probiotic bacteria have good effects on the body, such as increasing the immune system, preventing intestinal, diarrhea, and gastritis by destroying pathogenic bacteria (Walsh et al., 2010; Melia et al., 2017). Based on several studies, the probiotic lactic acid bacteria are also obtained from buffalo, goat, and cow milk (Melia et al., 2019) by being developed in fermented goat milk products for several storage times (Melia et al., 2019, 2020). Consumer interest in functional foods or drinks containing probiotics and prebiotic increases and creates a huge market to develop (Rathore et al., 2012; Walsh et al., 2010). Consumer demand for food and beverages with nutritional benefits is rapidly growing, resulting in various value-added dairy products (Shiby et al., 2013). The probiotic bacteria used in this study was Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 with probiotic and has antimicrobial activity (Melia et al., 2019).

 

Whey-based beverages with lactic acid bacteria require sensory and physicochemical properties in product development and quality control (Almeida et al., 2009). Furthermore, consumer acceptance of health drinks depends on developing nutritional drinks by maintaining the characteristics of taste, appearance, and texture during storage and consumption (Shiby et al., 2013). This research aimed to evaluate the influence of the fermentation times on titratable acidity, pH, total lactic acid bacteria, and sensory properties in fermented whey with the addition of Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 as a probiotic.

 

MATERIALS AND METHODS

 

This study used Etawa crossbreed goat milk and Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 as novel probiotics (Melia et al., 2020). This study was conducted at the Laboratory of Animal Product Processing Technology, Universitas Andalas.

 

Starter preparation

Preparation of fermented whey starter referred to (Tamime, 2006) with modifications to the incubation time. Whey was pasteurized at 83 – 85oC for 30 minutes and allowed to stand until ±40 °C. Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 was put into whey and incubated at 37oC for 18 hours.

 

Fermented whey production

Based on (Tamime, 2006) the production manufacture of pasteurized fermented whey was added with 0.3% carboxyl methylcellulose (CMC) as a stabilizer. The pasteurized whey temperature was lowered to 40oC. Starter as much as 4% was added and fermented for 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 hours and incubated at 37oC.

 

Titratable acidity test

A total of 10 mL of the sample was taken with a volumetric pipette, then put into a beaker after it was given phenolphthalein indicator, then titrated with 0.1 M NaOH solution until a consistent pink color (Parmar, 2003).

 

pH

The degree of acidity of the whey fermentation was measured using by pH meter and calibrated with a buffer solution with a pH value of 3 and 7. Prepare a sample of 5 mL, then add 10 mL of distilled water. After that, stir the piece for 5 minutes (AOAC, 2005).

 

Count of lactic acid bacteria

Prepare a sample of 1 mL, then dissolve it in a test tube containing 9 mL of de Man Rogosa Sharpe Broth (MerckTM, Germany) solution, then vortex until homogeneous. Then serial dilution was carried out. The samples were planted using the spread method on a Petri dish containing MRS Agar and then flattened using a hockey stick previously given alcohol and burned. Next, prepare the inoculum with an anaerobic jar, put it in an incubator at 37oC for 48 hours, and then code the Petri dish by marking each petri dish. After 48 hours, the growing colony was viewed with the Quebec Colony Counter (Harley and Prescott, 2002).

 

Sensory analysis

The sensory test used the hedonic scoring scale method (1-5), namely (1= dislike extremely; 2= dislike slightly; 3= neither like nor dislike; 4= like slightly; 5= like extremely). Their taste, aroma, and texture distinguished fermented whey beverage. Panelists consist of students and employees in the Department of Animal Products Technology Laboratory.

 

Statistical analysis

The data were analyzed using SPSS statistics 23, and if there was a significant difference from the treatment, it was continued with Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT).

 

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

 

Titratable acidity

Titratable acidity on fermented whey Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 with different fermentation times significantly decreased (P<0.05). Table 1 shows the results of titratable acidity in fermented whey.

 

Table 1 shows the value of titratable acidity in fermented whey with a difference in fermentation time of 0.51±0.01 to 0.61±0.05. There was a very significant increase in acidity at 20 hours of fermentation. Duration of fermentation determined lactic acid production. The longer the fermentation time, the higher the lactic acid production produced by these bacteria. Kaur et al. (2019) state Pediocoocus is a probiotic that has been widely applied in the field of biotechnology and applications in fermented foods. This bacterium belongs to the GRAS group, which is homofermentative, Gram-positive, and catalase-negative. The increase in titratable acidity is caused by lactic acid produced by the hydrolysis of lactose during the fermentation by lactic acid bacteria as primer metabolic (Lourens-hattingh and Viljoen, 2001; Kailasapathy, 2006). Therefore, many cultures must obtain the desired acid production and causes a dropping pH (Rathore et al., 2012). The ideal lactic acid bacteria should be fast and stable in acid production (Cho et al., 2013). Campagne et al. (2010) added that the lactic acid bacteria culture could affect growth and acidification.

 

Table 1: Titratable Acidity fermented whey.

 

Fermentation time (Hours)	Titratable acidity
10	0.51a±0.01
12	0.57a±0.05
14	0.56a±0.00
16	0.54a±0.03
18	0.56a±0.01
20	0.61b±0.05

abDifferent superscripts in the same column showed significant differences (P<0.05).

 

This result is similar to the research of Sharma et al. (2021), which states that the accumulation of lactic acid during fermentation can increase titratable acidity. The results of this study were lower than Shukla et al. (2013). The fermented whey of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCDC-015 had a titratable acidity of 0.394 -1.353%. It is because the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus could produce organic acids in higher quantities. Furthermore Hernandez-Mendoza et al. (2007), making fermented whey with L. reuteri and B. bifidum had titratable acidity of 0.315 to 0.378 % for 30 days storage.

 

pH

The pH value of fermented whey with the addition of Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 with different fermentation periods significantly decreased the pH (P<0.05). Table 2 shows the average pH value of fermented whey.

 

Table 2: The pH of fermented whey.

 

Fermentation times (Hours)	pH
10	5.20b±0.00
12	5.20b±0.00
14	5.13ab±0.05
16	5.16ab±0.05
18	5.13ab±0.05
20	5.10a±0.00

abDifferent superscripts in the same column showed significant differences (P<0.05).

 

Table 2 shows that the fermentation period had a significant effect (P<0.05) on the pH value with a value range of 5.10±0.00 to 5.20±0.00. The lowest pH value was found in whey with fermentation for 20 hours with a pH value of 5.10±0.00. While the highest pH value was found in fermented whey with fermentation for 10 hours and 12 hours with a pH value of 5.20±0. 00.

 

One of the characteristics of fermentation by lactic acid bacteria is the production of various organic acids due to the decomposition of multiple components in the raw material and a decrease in the pH of the product (Wu et al., 2011). Therefore, organic acids in fermented dairy products became indicators of the metabolic activity of other bacterial cultures. In addition, this acid acts as a natural preservative and contributes to the product’s sensory properties (Adhikari et al., 2002).

 

The results of this research were higher than those of Shukla et al. (2013). The pH of fermented whey with Lactobacillus acidophilus NCDC-015 was 4.82–3.30 with 5 to 24 hours of fermentation times. Previously (Hernandez-Mendoza et al., 2007), making fermented whey with the addition of L. reuteri and B. bifidum resulted in a pH of 4.85 to 4.50 for 30 days of storage.

 

Total lactic acid bacteria

Total lactic acid bacteria in fermented whey with the addition of Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 with different fermentation periods significantly increased (P<0.05) on total lactic acid bacteria. Table 3 shows the average results of total lactic acid bacteria in fermented whey.

 

Table 3: Total lactic acid bacteria of fermented whey.

 

Fermentation times (Hours)	Total average of BAL (1010 CFU/mL)
10	40.3a±0,88
12	38.7a±0.84
14	39.0a±0.85
16	63.7ab±0.22
18	88.7b± 0.19
20	71.7ab±0.37

abDifferent superscripts in the same column showed significant differences (P<0.05).

 

Table 3 shows that fermented whey with different fermentation periods significantly affected (P<0.05). Total lactic acid bacteria in fermented whey with differences in fermentation time ranging from 38.7±0.84 to 88.7±0.19 × 1010 CFU/mL. The lowest total lactic acid bacteria was in fermentation for 12 hours of 38.7± 0.84 × 1010 CFU/mL, while the highest total bacteria was in fermentation for 18 hours at 88.7±0.19×1010 CFU/mL. Previous studies have revealed a relationship between a decrease in pH and increased titratable acidity during fermentation. pH reduction during fermentation by lactic acid bacteria due to a rise in the amount of lactic acid has affected the value of titratable-acidity (Sebastian et al., 2018).

 

The result of this research was higher than the study of Shukla et al. (2013). The total lactic acid bacteria in fermented whey with Lactobacillus acidophilus NCDC-015 ranged from 2.21×107 to 9.69×108CFU/ml. Previously (Hernandez-Mendoza et al., 2007), making fermented whey with L. reuteri and B. bifidum resulted in total lactic acid bacteria reaching 108 CFU/mL. Lactic acid content increased rapidly as 3.5 times during fermentation (Adhikari et al., 2002). To have positive effects on health, the number of probiotic bacteria in food or beverage products must be high enough, 106 – 108 CFU/mL (Najgebauer-Lejko, 2014).

 

Sensory analysis

Based on the sensory analysis test results in Figure 1, It can be seen that fermented whey with a fermentation period of up to 18 to 20 hours was preferred in the taste and aroma. While the fermentation period, panelists’ assessment had no significant effect on texture (P>0.05). The longer the fermentation period, the higher the amount of acid produced by Pediococcus acidilactici BK01. Pedicoocus acidilactici has the potential as lactic acid bacteria that play a role in increasing flavor. In previous studies, P. acidilactici BD16 was used to produce vanillin, and recombinant Pediococcus acidilactici BD16 (fcs (+)/ ech (+)) played a role in increasing the flavor of wine (Kaur et al., 2013, 2015).

 

 

Following the opinion of (Rathore et al., 2012), a high total lactic acid bacteria was needed to produce acid and cause a decrease in pH that affects the sensory properties of the final product and its shelf life and prevents contamination. (Davidson, 2000) stated that acidity is an essential attribute in product taste assessment. Adhikari et al. (2002) reveal organic acids are indicators of metabolic activity produced by bacteria added to fermented milk products. This acid is a natural preservative and plays a role in the characteristic sensory properties. In addition, the sweetness of sweet whey also affected the panelists’ preference for fermented whey. It is supported by (Papademas and Kotsaki, 2019) opinion that sweet whey contains 46-52 g/l lactose.

 

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Fermented whey made from goat milk with the addition of the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 with different fermentation periods showed a significant effect (P<0.05) on titratable acidity of 0.61±0.05, pH value of 5.10±0.00, and total lactic acid bacteria of 88.7±0.19 and a fermentation period of 18 to 20 were favored by the panelists.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

 

This research is supported by research cluster publications to professors T/8/UN.16.17/PP. Pangan-PDU-KRP2GB-Unand/LPPM/ 2021.

 

Novelty Statement

 

The novelty of this research is the utilization of the probiotic bacteria Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 in the processing of fermented whey. This bacteria was isolated from Bekasam, which is fermented fish, a typical food originating from South Sumatra, Indonesia.

 

AUTHOR’S CONTRIBUTION

 

All authors contributed to writing this manuscript.

 

Conflict of interest

The authors have declared no conflict of interest.

 

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