FERMENTED MILK PRODUCT FOR SPORTS NUTRITION

Aim. The article deals with the study of technological approaches to the quality and deve­lopment of a functional fermented milk product for specialized sports nutrition. Materials and methods. Skim milk, whey protein concentrate, and starter cultures (DELVO-YOG®, DIRECT SET) were used for the study. Bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium animalis) were introduced as a probiotic. Creatine monohydrate (Creatine Powder C4N9O2N3, USA) was used as an element of sports nutrition. The fruit fillers (“Green Apple”, “Blueberry”, produced by “Zuegg”, Italy) were also introduced into the product. The research was conducted using standard and original methods, mathematical modeling, and statistical processing of experimental data. Results. The obtained data on the physiological effects of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nutrients, enhancing the adaptive capacity to the physical and neuro-emotional stress, indicate the need for their use in the technology of specialized food for athletes. Technological approaches to the quality of a functional fermented milk product for sports nutrition were studied. Based on a combination of milk, whey protein concentrate, starter cultures, and bifidobacteria, a fermented milk product was designed. This product is intended for athletes during training, competition, and recovery. The introduction of creatine monohydrate into the milk base allowed enriching the product with amino acids. Conclusion. This study is of great interest in terms of getting yogurts with the textural properties similar to the traditional ones but with the use of functional ingredients. The study also contributes to the development of food technologies and products for sports nutrition.