<![CDATA[Black sapote kombucha (BSK) analog shelf life is limited by continuous fermentation, which can lead to deterioration. Spray drying can be used to convert the liquid into a more stable powder. Carrier agents such as maltodextrin (MD) and gum arabic (GA) can improve the physical properties of spray-dried products and protect bioactive compounds. However, the effect of different MD to GA ratios on the physical quality and antioxidant properties of spray-dried BSK analog has not yet been studied. Thus, identifying a suitable ratio is necessary to obtain a physically acceptable powder while retaining its antioxidant properties. This study aimed to study the impact of varying ratios of carrier agents on the physical and antioxidant properties of the spray-dried BSK analog. The study used three ratios of MD:GA(3:1; 1:1; 1:3). The 3:1 ratio had the lowest significant values of moisture (2.90±0.15%), Carr index (35.17±1.05), and Hausner ratio (1.55±0.02). The yield ranged from 37.87% to 55.58%. The 1:1 ratio had the highest phenolic content and antioxidant activity (59.71% and 88.45%, respectively; p < 0.05). Overall, the 1:1 ratio performed well compared to the other treatments, but did not provide the highest protection for the bioactive compounds in the spray-dried BSK analog.]]>
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