1.Potential of cabinet dried powdered colostrum kefir from local Pampangan buffalo as a functional food
Heni Rizqiati ; Edi Prayitno ; Arjin Nursalim ; Retno Wulan Sari ; Debby Gracella
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition 2026;32(No. 2):149-158
Introduction:
Buffalo colostrum is a functional food source rich in nutrients but is prone
to microbiological spoilage. To extend its shelf life, fermentation and drying processes are
essential. This study aimed to develop buffalo colostrum kefir powder from Pampangan
buffalo (swamp buffalo from South Sumatra, Indonesia) colostrum by fermenting and drying
it using a cabinet dryer to improve shelf life and nutritional stability.
Methods:
Buffalo colostrum was fermented with kefir grains and dried at various temperatures (40°C, 45°C,
50°C, and 55°C).
Results: Increasing drying temperature significantly decreased moisture
content, protein content, yield, total dissolved solids, solubility, and rehydration capacity.
Drying at 40°C was identified as the optimal treatment, as it preserved higher protein content
(49.08%), yield (31.38%), total dissolved solids (2.67%), solubility (42.75%), rehydration
capacity (1.84), and total lactic acid bacteria count (1.2×106) while maintaining adequate
probiotic viability (≥6 log CFU/g), although moisture content levels remained above the
CODEX standard for milk powder.
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that a drying
temperature of 40°C was the most effective treatment for maintaining physicochemical
and microbiological quality of swamp buffalo colostrum kefir powder. Further studies are
required to confirm its functional food properties through direct bioactivity assessments.


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