GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) enrichment and detection methods in cereals: Unlocking sustainable health benefits.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a non-protein amino acid primarily biosynthesized in cereals, is vital to the human neurological system. As the primary neurotransmitter, it promotes relaxation, inhibits depression and sleeplessness, and regulates synaptic transmission and neuronal development. GABA also protects the liver, kidneys, and intestines, reduces blood pressure, and fights cancer and inflammation.

Survivability and behavior of probiotic bacteria encapsulated by internal gelation in non-dairy matrix and In Vitro GIT conditions.

The primary objective of this investigation was to assess the viability of free and encapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum probiotics in mango juice and under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Specifically, the probiotics were encapsulated using sodium alginate and alginate-soy protein isolate through the internal gelation method, and the obtained probiotics were characterized for various attributes. Both free and encapsulated probiotics were exposed to challenging conditions, including thermal stress, low temperature, and simulated gastrointestinal conditions.