Analysis of the Effects of Milk Kefir Granules on Reducing Sugar Concentration

  • Ariana Lara
  • , Belén Manzano
  • , César A. Yumiseva
  • , Román Lara-Cueva

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    Abstract

    The composition of the substrate has a key role in the fermentation of dairy products, as it influences microbial activity and sensory and nutritional properties of the final product. The aim of this paper is to analyze the effects of milk kefir granules on the concentration of reducing sugars during fermentation, considering their interaction with different types of milk. The methodology includes measuring changes in reducing sugars and analyzing physicochemical patterns to understand the dynamics of the process. Statistical tools and analytical models helped identify relationships between the initial characteristics of the substrates and the fermentation results. The results showed significant variation in reducing sugar concentration between different types of milk, reflecting the influence on the nutritional properties of the final kefir, which could lead to healthier and more personalized dairy options tailored to individual dietary needs.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of 20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI 2025) - Volume 3
    EditorsAlvaro Rocha, Carlos J. Costa, Francisco García Peñalvo, Ramiro Gonçalves
    PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
    Pages313-323
    Number of pages11
    ISBN (Print)9783032107305
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2026
    Event20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal
    Duration: Jun 16 2025Jun 19 2025

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
    Volume1718 LNNS
    ISSN (Print)2367-3370
    ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

    Conference

    Conference20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2025
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityLisbon
    Period06/16/2506/19/25

    Keywords

    • Fermentation
    • Microorganism
    • Milk Kefir Granules
    • Reducing Sugars

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