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Development and characterization of a functional whey-based beverage enriched with encapsulated elderberry (Sambucus nigra) anthocyanins, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, and inulin

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 26 Jun 2026, 00:00

Development and characterization of a functional whey-based beverage enriched with encapsulated elderberry (Sambucus nigra) anthocyanins, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, and inulin

Read how researchers formulated and tested a fortified whey beverage combining plant anthocyanins, a stable probiotic, and inulin for quality and stability.

Key Takeaways
  • Extracted elderberry anthocyanins measured 174.8 mg per liter
  • Anthocyanin-containing beverages showed radical scavenging activity around 51–61%
  • Bacillus coagulans counts ranged between 7.1 and 7.83 log10 CFU mL−1
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