Bolini Helena Maria Andre, Cardello Flavio, de Medeiros Alessandra Cazellatto, Moskowitz Howard
Department of Food Engineering and Technology, University of Campinas, UNICAMP Monteiro Lobato, 80, Campinas 13083-862, SP, Brazil.
Independent Researcher, White Plains, NY 10604, USA.
Foods. 2025 Jan 5;14(1):130. doi: 10.3390/foods14010130.
Greek yogurt, a traditional food with roots in Ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, and Central Asia, has become a dietary staple worldwide due to its creamy texture, distinct flavor, and rich nutritional profile. The contemporary emphasis on health and wellness has elevated Greek yogurt as a functional food, recognized for its high protein content and bioavailable probiotics that support overall health. This study investigates the sensory attributes evaluated by a panel of 22 trained assessors and the consumer preferences driving the acceptance of Greek yogurt formulations. Samples with higher consumer acceptance were characterized by sensory attributes such as "high texture in the mouth, surface uniformity, creaminess, apparent homogeneity, mouth-filling, grip in the mouth, ease of pick-up with a spoon, milk cream flavor, sweetness, and dairy flavor" (Tukey's test, < 0.05). These attributes strongly correlated with consumer preferences, underscoring their importance in product optimization. The findings provide a framework for refining Greek yogurt formulations to address diverse market demands, achieving a balance between sensory excellence and practical formulation strategies. This research reinforces the significance of Greek yogurt as a culturally adaptable, health-promoting dietary component and a promising market segment for ongoing innovation.
希腊酸奶是一种起源于古希腊、美索不达米亚和中亚的传统食品，因其细腻的口感、独特的风味和丰富的营养成分，已成为全球饮食的主食。当代对健康和养生的重视使希腊酸奶成为一种功能性食品，因其高蛋白含量和有助于整体健康的可生物利用的益生菌而受到认可。本研究调查了由22名经过培训的评估员组成的小组所评估的感官属性，以及推动希腊酸奶配方被接受的消费者偏好。消费者接受度较高的样品具有“口中质地丰富、表面均匀、乳脂感、明显均匀性、满口感、口中附着力、易于用勺子舀起、乳脂味、甜味和奶味”等感官属性（Tukey检验，<0.05）。这些属性与消费者偏好密切相关，凸显了它们在产品优化中的重要性。研究结果为优化希腊酸奶配方以满足不同市场需求提供了一个框架，在感官卓越和实际配方策略之间取得平衡。这项研究强化了希腊酸奶作为一种具有文化适应性、促进健康的饮食成分以及一个充满创新潜力的市场细分领域的重要性。
