No significant (P N 0.05) differences were found regarding the
values of ΔpH. Nevertheless, cells from mMRS broth or pre-cultured in
oat flakes negatively affected the sensory profile of the beverage since
the score for acidic taste and flavor significantly (P b 0.05) increased
(data not shown).
Based on the above results, two beverages made with oat flakes
(25%, wt/wt) were fermented with L. plantarum LP09 alone (LP09-
OFB) or in combinationwith enzymes (E-OFB), and subjected to characterization
in comparison to the non-started OFB (Ct-OFB).