Specialized food product for diabetic diet “Inullact-Fito”

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious medical, social and economic health problems in countries of all worlds. The incidence of diabetes mellitus on the globe doubles every 10 to 15 years, acquiring the character of a non-infectious epidemic. According to the latest data from The International Diabetes Federation the number of patients with diabetes among adults (20-79 years old) in the world in 2015 was 415 million, that is, about 9% of the total population, of which more than 90% are patients with type 2nd diabetes. According to forecasts, by 2030, their number will be up to 439 million. In recent years, the interest of scientists around the world to study the pharmacological properties of medicinal plants has increased. Extensive factual material has accumulated on the beneficial effects of various medicinal plants and fees in the treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus, as well as the possibility of correcting natural products, such as camel and mare's milk, containing ingredients that have a hypoglycemic effect. The aim of the study was to develop recipes and technologies for a specialized food product based on camel milk in combination with extracts of medicinal plants with antidiabetic properties and to evaluate the possibility of their use for the prevention and in the complex therapy of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Taking into account the medical requirements for diet therapy for type diabetes the recipes and technology of a specialized food product of diabetic nutrition "Inullact-Fito" have been developed. The possibility of using medicinal extracts in the development of a specialized fermented milk product was evaluated, and the concentrations of applying medicinal extracts to the food product were worked out. The technology of step-by-step mixing contributed to the uniform distribution of biologically active substances in the mass of the product. The absence of sucrose and digestible polysaccharides in the composition of the developed specialized food product of diabetic nutrition was established. The results of laboratory tests indicate an improvement in the quality characteristics without any stabilizers and preservatives. The humidity does not exceed the standard values for similar products, the values of the "milk acidity" indicator are characteristic of products with low acidity, along with improved organoleptic properties, which justifies the microbiological stability of the developed product during storage. The products are balanced in amino acid composition, have a high score of essential amino acids due to the introduction of a combination of proteins from medicinal plant extracts. The consumption of one serving (200 g) of the product in the form of bio-yogurt provides the average daily requirement for essential amino acids by 12-21%, polyunsaturated fatty acids ω-3 – by 10%, ω-6-by 20%, B vitamins – by 12-17%, C-by 33%, β-carotene-by 22%, E-by 10%, macro-and microelements-by 12-30%. The content of polyphenols is 48% of the adequate level of consumption. The inclusion of a specialized food product of diabetic nutrition "Inullact-Fito" in the hypocaloric diet shows an antioxidant, immunostimulating effect and leads to the stabilization of postprandial blood glucose levels in patients with type 2nd diabetes mellitus.