Fortifying yogurt with dietary fiber presents significant formulation challenges, as fiber ingredients can disrupt the delicate protein matrix and fermentation process. Current commercial yogurts typically contain less than 2g of fiber per serving, while maintaining proper viscosity, texture, and pH stability between 4.0-4.6 throughout the product's shelf life remains critical.

The fundamental challenge lies in incorporating sufficient dietary fiber to provide meaningful health benefits while preserving the yogurt's sensory properties and maintaining a stable fermentation environment for probiotic cultures.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including resistant dextrin integration methods, synbiotic formulations with specific probiotic strains, stabilization systems using modified whey proteins, and novel fiber blends optimized for fermented dairy applications. These and other approaches focus on achieving both technical functionality and consumer acceptance in fiber-enriched yogurt products.

1. Dietary Fiber Composition with Soluble Fiber, Probiotics, L-Carnitine, and Bioactive Compounds

GUANGDONG SANHE BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

A dietary fiber composition that combines soluble fiber with probiotics, L-carnitine, and other bioactive compounds to support gut health, weight management, and metabolic function. The composition is formulated to enhance the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria while promoting the proliferation of bifidobacteria and inhibiting pathogenic bacteria growth. This synergistic combination addresses the critical issues of constipation, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders while providing sustained weight loss benefits.

2. Probiotic Dietary Fiber Blend with Specific Mass Ratio of Resistant Dextrin, Inulin, Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Xylo-Oligosaccharides, Galacto-Oligosaccharides, and Konjac Flour

THE SECOND XIANGYA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIV, 2023

A probiotic dietary fiber blend that combines a specific combination of resistant dextrin, inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, and konjac flour to enhance gut health and metabolic balance. The blend is formulated with probiotic strains Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Lactobacillus gasseri in a specific mass ratio of 6:4:3:1:3:2. The combination is designed to support the gut microbiome's role in regulating metabolism, while also providing a sustained release of beneficial compounds. This blend can be used as a dietary supplement or incorporated into food products to support metabolic health and prevent metabolic disorders associated with antipsychotic medication use.

3. Fiber Blend Compositions with Specific Proportions of Psyllium or Beta-Glucan and Wheat Dextrin or Inulin

G&S LABORATORIES INC, 2023

Compositions and methods for improving gut health using specific fiber blends. The compositions contain a first fiber like psyllium or beta-glucan in 20-80% w/w, and a second fiber like wheat dextrin or inulin in 20-80% w/w. Administering these blends can reduce inflammation, improve intestinal health, restore bacterial metabolites, and potentially treat gastrointestinal diseases like diabetes. The blends can also increase bacterial diversity in the gut. The fiber combinations aim to provide beneficial effects beyond what individual fibers alone can achieve.

4. Probiotic Yogurt Composition with High Dietary Fiber and Xylitol Incorporating Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium Strains

SHANDONG DEYI DAIRY IND CO LTD, 2022

High-fiber, sucrose-free probiotic yogurt containing dietary fiber at 5-25% and lactobacillus at 10^7 CFU/g. The yogurt aims to improve intestinal health and reduce defecation frequency. It uses ingredients like xylitol, citrus fiber, and Bifidobacterium strain IU-100 instead of sucrose. The yogurt has a protein content of 2.9-6%, fat content of 3.3-4.5%, and improved bowel movement frequency in consumer trials.

5. Nutritional Composition Containing Fermented Milk, Dietary Fiber, and Oligosaccharides

MEIJI CO LTD, 2021

A nutritional composition for promoting the secretion of the incretin hormone GLP-1, which contains fermented milk, dietary fiber, and oligosaccharides. Ingesting this composition promotes GLP-1 secretion, aiding blood sugar control. The fermented milk can be yogurt fermented by lactic acid bacteria. Other components include indigestible fiber, pectin, galactooligosaccharides, and n-3 fatty acids.

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6. Yogurt Milk Beverage with Probiotic and Legume-Derived Soluble Fiber Blend

SICHUAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, 2019

A dietary fiber yogurt milk beverage that combines the benefits of probiotics and soluble fiber to support digestive health. The beverage contains a specific blend of probiotics and fiber, including a unique combination of beneficial bacteria and soluble fiber extracted from legumes, that work synergistically to promote gut health, regulate bowel movements, and support weight management. The beverage's unique blend of probiotics and fiber enables improved gut flora balance, enhanced lactose tolerance, and enhanced nutrient absorption, while its low astringency makes it more palatable for consumers.

7. Composition with Specific Ratios of Dry Barley Sprout Powder, Prebiotics, Barley Sprout Juice Powder, and Probiotics

JIANGSU TIANFU BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2019

Composition for regulating intestinal flora containing dry barley sprout powder, prebiotics, barley sprout juice powder, and probiotics in specific ratios. The composition aims to improve intestinal health by supplementing soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, promoting growth of beneficial bacteria, and providing probiotics. The ratios of barley sprout powder, prebiotics, barley juice powder, and probiotics are 200-300:75-700:75-125:2-20 parts by mass. The composition can regulate intestinal flora better than just using prebiotics or probiotics alone.

8. Yogurt Composition with Legume-Derived Dietary Fiber, Probiotics, and Luo Han Guo Extract

ZHANG ZHUOFEI, 2019

Yogurt containing dietary fiber made from legume sources like soybeans, red beans, and lentils, along with probiotics and luo han guo extract. The legume raw materials are processed into a milk, which is then fermented with probiotics to create the yogurt. The luo han guo extract is added for sweetness. The fiber from the legumes provides health benefits like improved digestion.

9. Prebiotic Fiber Composition with Specific Mass Ratio of Fructooligosaccharides, Galactooligosaccharides, Maltose Oligosaccharides, Pectin, and Inulin

GENETALKS BIOTECH CHANGSHA CO LTD, 2018

A composition for regulating intestinal flora and preventing and treating constipation, comprising fructooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, maltose oligosaccharides, pectin, and inulin, with a specific mass ratio of 1:3.1:4.24:1.61:3.24:4.4:3.24:4.24. This composition promotes beneficial intestinal bacteria, enhances intestinal motility, and regulates gut health through its unique composition of prebiotic fibers.

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10. Yogurt Composition with Goat Milk, Inulin, and Mango Jelly

UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARA, 2018

Yogurt formulation combining goat milk, inulin, and mango jelly to create a prebiotic-rich product with enhanced nutritional value. The formulation incorporates goat milk, inulin, and mango jelly into yogurt, offering a unique blend of therapeutic benefits and functional properties. The combination of goat milk's nutritional profile, inulin's prebiotic properties, and mango jelly's antioxidant properties creates a product with high fiber content, improved digestive health, and cardiovascular protection.

11. Milk Beverage with Soluble and Insoluble Fiber Blend from Fruit and Plant Sources

UNIV ANHUI SCIENCE & TECH, 2017

Low-fat milk beverage containing dietary fiber with improved nutritional profile and digestibility. The beverage contains oligosaccharides, fiber, vitamins, milk powder, acids, thickeners, emulsifiers, and juices. The fiber is a mix of soluble and insoluble fibers. The soluble fiber aids digestion and prevents constipation, while the insoluble fiber promotes bowel movements. The soluble fiber is made from apple, blueberry, xylo-oligosaccharide, banana, and beet pectins. The insoluble fiber is celery, cabbage root, rice husk, apple, oat, and wheat germ fibers.

12. Yogurt Composition with Fermented Corn Juice and Residue Using Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus

UNIV NORTHEAST AGRICULTURAL, 2017

A low-sugar and high-dietary fiber yogurt produced through fermentation of corn and milk using Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. The process involves extracting corn juice and corn residue from corn grains, followed by fermentation to produce corn juice and corn residue. The fermented corn juice and residue are then combined with milk to create a probiotic-rich yogurt that not only provides beneficial probiotic strains but also contains high dietary fiber content. The fermentation process enhances the probiotic activity while reducing sugar content and improving mineral absorption. This yogurt formulation addresses the nutritional needs of individuals with dietary restrictions while maintaining the characteristic texture and taste of traditional yogurt.

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