Table 1. Summary of the Aroma Profile Analysis Obtained from the Consensus Panel at the End of Round 1a.
| strain | results summary from the aroma profile analysis |
|---|---|
| L. rhamnosus NCC525 | enhanced fatty, flowery/honey, yogurt aromas |
| L. rhamnosus NCC4007 | enhanced fatty, flowery/honey, yogurt aromas |
| L. paracasei NCC2511 | enhanced cheesy notes (“cheese crust”) |
| B. longum NCC283 | fatty cheese/mozzarella, less pea-like |
| B. longum NCC2705 | fatty cheese/mozzarella, less pea-like |
| L. johnsonii NCC533 | lowered pea-like, less grassy, enhanced dairy |
| L. fermentum NCC660 and NCC3059 | reduced green and pea-like notes |
| S. carnosus NCC 1061 | less green and pea-like, new leather notes |
| L. lactis subsp. lactis NCC2378 | decreased pea-like, new dairy aromas |
| S. thermophilus NCC 2795 | butter, caramel-like, malty, fruity notes |
| L. plantarum NCC1240 | less green final product |
| B. subtilis | able to reduce tri- and dihydroxy fatty acids, high proteolytic activity |
The table summarizes the impact of different strains on flavor profiles in fermented pea protein beverages.