Efecto de la adición de lactasa y sacarosa en una bebida isotónica utilizando lactosuero

Abstract

The effect of adding lactase (β-galactosidase) and sucrose (as a sweetener) to an isotonic drink from sweet whey was evaluated. Two factors were studied: factor “A” lactase dose 5200 NLU (0.5, 1.1 and 3 mL) and factor “B” percentages of sucrose (7 and 8%). The experimental unit was 18.18 kg of sweet whey, distributed in six treatments with three replications, creating the following combinations: T1 (0.5: 7), T2 (0.5: 8), T3 (1.1: 7), T4 (1.1: 8), T5 (3: 7) and T6 (3: 8). Energy and carbohydrates were evaluated. The results showed significant differences for the carbohydrate variable over the treatments, and significant differences for the “B” factor over the carbohydrate variable. T2 was determined as the best treatment based on a test of affect. The sodium and potassium electrolyte analyses performed on the same T2 show that sodium was the only one that complied with established values. The addition of several doses of lactase did not affect the substantial parameters of an isotonic drink, while the percentages of sucrose significantly affected the response variables, increasing carbohydrates and calories above normal values.