The starch and sodium alginate used in the capsular matrix may have an influence on the mouthfeel of the product.
Kailasapathy [26] observed that while encapsulated bacteria did not aFFect the colour, flavour or aftertaste of yogurts, their smoothness showed significant differences. The yogurts with encapsulated probiotics were considered more undesirable by a sensory panel [26].
Production of exopolysaccharide by probiotics and using starch as a filler polymer has been found to help maintain the stability of the yogurt gel [26] as well as to increase the water-holding capacity in feta cheese [27].