Probiotics may affect yogurt flavor; EU rules on plant ‘milk’

Probiotics can affect yogurt flavor
Many consumers are concerned with gut health, and boosting already-beneficial yogurt with added probiotics is one way companies are seeking to respond to demand for gut-friendly fare. According to a Journal of Food Sciencestudy, though, the type of probiotic chosen can affect the overall flavor profile of the product.

In the study, researchers cofermented yogurt using traditional starters and four probiotics: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, …