Table 1. Characteristics of fermented dairy products evaluated in this study

Product type	Product code*	Starter culture	Target LAB count (CFU/mL)	Shelf life**
Probiotic yogurt drink	FM-A	Bifidobacterium spp.	≥ 1.0 × 106	14 days
Fermented milk	FM-B	ABT-7 mixed starter culture	≥ 1.0 × 107	20 days
		Bifidobacterium spp.	≥ 1.0 × 105
Concentrated fermented milk	FM-C	Mixed yogurt starter	≥ 1.0 × 108	20 days

Product names and manufacturers were anonymized for research purposes.
Shelf-life periods were determined according to manufacturer specifications indicated on the product labels.