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Características físicas e físico-química da casca de mangostão em três períodos da safra
(2009-06) CHISTÉ, Renan Campos; FARIA, Lênio José Guerreiro de; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; MATTIETTO, Rafaella de Andrade
In this work, it was evaluated the physical characteristics of fruit and physiochemical of the mangosteen peel, harvested in different periods (beginning, middle and end). The physical characteristics of fruits range significantly (p≤0.05) from the beginning to the end, and it was observed that the fruits average weight, ranged from 91.33 to 50.82 g and the peel consists of an average from 72.12 to 76.86% of the total fruit weight. The physiochemical characterization shows that the peel possesses high moisture content (64.5 to 66%), total fibers (24.9 to 29.1%), high water activity (0.96 – 0.98), low energy value (24.8 to 34.7 Kcal/100g) and expressive content of total anthocyanins (25.9 to 63.9 mg/100g), mainly in the intermediate harvest period.
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Caracterização de farinhas de tapioca produzidas no estado do Pará
(2013) SILVA, Priscilla Andrade; CUNHA, Roberto Lisboa; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
Tapioca flour is a typical food produced from cassava starch (Manihot esculenta Crantz), widely consumed in the Amazon Region. The aim of this study was to characterize two tapioca flours produced in Pará State, Brazil one in the West Region and other in Bragantina Area. Both tapioca flour presented distinct particle-size distribution and significant difference (P0.05) for majority of the physico-chemical and technological parameters. Flour from West Region presented high moisture (10.7%), this due the greater capacity of water adsorption, attributed at its high specific area (smaller particlesize). The optical microscopy with polarized light and the technologic properties of the products did not showed a standard process for the production of tapioca flour.
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Characterization of the Fruit Pulp of Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dubia) of Seven Different Genotypes and Their Rankings Using Statistical Methods PCA and HCA
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2016-10) FREITAS, Camila Auad Beltrao de ; SILVA, Antonio dos Santos; ALVES, Claudio Nahum; NASCIMENTO, Walnice Maria Oliveira do; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; LIMA, Marcelo de Oliveira; MÜLLER, Regina Celi Sarkis
Due to the economic potential of camu-camu, considering its high concentration of vitamin C, the aim of this work was to evaluate the quality and genetic variability seven accessions of camu-camu conserved in genebank (BAG) of Embrapa Amazônia Oriental, in the state of Pará, Amazon region, Brazil. The fruits of camucamuzeiro were analyzed for physicochemical characterization (standard methodologies) and mineral composition. The data were subjected to multivariate statistical analysis, using the techniques of cluster analysis and principal component analysis. The formation of different groups for each genotype, which shows the genetic variability and the dissimilarity of the genotypes in the species data, may be used to guide the selection of promising genotypes to enrich the programs of genetic improvement of the camucamuzeiro. Ascorbic acid showed levels above 1000 mg 100 g-1, however, genotypes 4, 1 and 2 show the highest potential and the most promising nutritional capacity, but genotype 4 showed good characteristics for the moisture, acidity, carbohydrates, Cu and Zn and differs totally from others about the total soluble solids (TSS) and flavon-3-ol, features that make it the most promising genotype. It was possible to separate the seven different genotypes using multivariate analysis (hierarchical cluster analysis-HCA and principal component analysis-PCA).
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Diversity of yeasts during fermentation of cocoa from two sites in the Brazilian Amazon
(Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, 2019-03) ALMEIDA, Silvana de Fátima Oliveira de; SILVA, Letícia Ribeiro Carvalho; GHAGAS JUNIOR, Gilson Celso Albuquerque; OLIVEIRA, Guilherme; SILVA, Silvia Helena Marques da; VASCONCELOS JUNIOR, Santelmo Selmo de Vasconcelos; LOPES, Alessandra Santos
The purpose of this study was to identify the yeasts involved in spontaneous fermentation of cocoa from the Brazilian Amazon region. The fermentation process was carried out experimentally with cocoa seeds from two sites (Medicilândia and Tucumã), State of Pará, northern Brazil, during a six-day period. Totals of 44 yeasts were isolated from Medicilândia and 29 from Tucumã. Molecular identification was carried out by sequencing the D1/D2 region fragment of the rRNA 26S gene, expanded with universal primers for the NL1GC and LS2 eukaryotes. Pichia manshurica and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were identified in Medicilândia and five yeast species (Pichia fermentans, P. kudriavzevii, P. manshurica, S. cerevisiae and Zygosaccharomyces bailii) were identified in Tucumã. The results showed that P. manshurica and S. cerevisiae may have potential for use as starter cultures in future studies to improve the quality of cocoa seeds fermented in the Brazilian Amazon region.
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Estabilidade do néctar misto de cajá e umbu
(2007-09) MATTIETTO, Rafaella de Andrade; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; MENEZES, Hilary Castle de
The trends of the food industry are dictated by the consumer market and by its social behavior. Today, there is a growing demand for healthful food products, and exotic fruits are being used increasingly, aiming at the innovation. Cajá and umbu are tropical fruits widely commercialized in Brazil’s northern and northeastern regions and the development of products based on these fruits has proved an interesting option thanks to their flavor and functional characteristics. A mixed nectar of cajú and umbu was prepared and pasteurised at 90 °C/60 sec. The product was characterized physicochemically and its stability was evaluated over a period of 3 months, during which its pH, total acidity, tannins, total carotenoids, total and reducing sugars, color were analyzed microbiologically and sensorially. The results indicated good overall sensory acceptance (84.76%) and intent to buy (90.62%). The product presented an energetic value of 68.16 kcal.100 g –1, proving to be rich in tannins and vitamin C. The heat treatment employed proved effective for a storage period of up to 60 days, after which the sugars in the nectar began to display modifications and the product showed browning and fungal growth. These changes were reflected in the sensory scores obtained at 60 days, with the acceptance rate dropping to 65.66% and the intent to buy to 68.4%.
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Physicochemical properties of three sugary cassava landraces
(2013-05) SOUZA, Hugo Antonio Lima de; BENTES, Ádria de Sousa; LADEIRA, Taiana Marina Souza; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
This study evaluates the physical and physicochemical properties of three sugary cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) landraces: São Francisco Bag 3, Manicueira 62, and Castanhal Iracema. These three landraces showed high estimated productivity (≥3.93kg plant-1) and had a high sugar content (≥3.92g 100g-1 of root), making them viable for use in syrup production, especially the São Francisco Bag 3 landrace (4.76g 100g-1). The Manicueira 62 landrace had the highest starch content (4.40g 100g-1). The three sugary cassava landraces exhibited high levels of cyanide (>195mg kg-1), indicating the need for processing prior to consumption.
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Processing of Brazil-nut flour: characterization, thermal and morphological analysis
(2010-05) SANTOS, Orquídea Vasconcelos dos; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; AZEVEDO, Glaucinéia Oliveira; SANTOS, Ângela Maria Chagas
The Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsea H. B. K.) is noteworthy for its high content of lipids and proteins of elevated biological value and these factors justify the need for further research and incentives for the manufacturing of new trade products. In the present study we sought new forms of technological use of these nuts by the food industry, through their processing as flour, with no alteration in its energy content. The results after its elaboration showed a product with high energy value (431.48 kcal.100 g–1), protein content of 45.92 g.100 g–1, and fiber of 17.14%. The thermal analyses indicate that the introduction of another protein component, such as soy protein isolate, does not alter the reactions or thermal behavior. On the other hand, morphological analyses revealed granular structures similar to the structure of globular proteins. It was observed that after processing to obtain the flour, the product maintains its protein-energy content, as well as its characteristics when subjected to high temperatures.
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Qualidade física e sensorial de biscoitos doces com fécula de mandioca
(2010-12) VIEIRA, Jucyanne Carvalho; MONTENEGRO, Flávio Martins; LOPES, Alessandra Santos; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
This research evaluated the substitution of 5, 10 and 15% of wheat flour for cassava starch in sweet cookies production. Both, flour and starch were submitted to the physicochemical, rheological and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The produced cookies were compared through sensory and microbiological analyses. The DTA result didn´t show any alteration in the starch gelatinization behavior. The result of the sensory acceptance analysis showed that crispness is the unique attribute that presented significant difference, indicating the technical viability of wheat flour substitution for 15% of cassava starch.
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Qualidade nutricional das proteínas de cupuaçu e de cacau
(2008-06) LOPES, Alessandra Santos; PEZOA GARCÍA, Nelson Horacio; AMAYA-FARFAN, Jaime
Cupuassu has arisen as an important agricultural export product, with widespread market perspectives due to its acceptance amongst regional consumers and those in other Brazilian states. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the protein quality of powdered products formulated with roasted cupuassu and cocoa beans. According to the net protein ratio determined in biological trials using diets containing 10% protein in a 50:50 proportion of cupuassu or cocoa:casein, it was shown that cupuassu proteins presented a significantly superior (p ≤ 0.05) biological value as compared to cocoa proteins, promoting a 57.4% greater weight increase in the animals than cocoa proteins. With respect to the daily requirements of children and adults, the amino acid profile of cupuassu proteins presented a better performance than cocoa proteins.
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Rheological behavior of Brazilian Cherry (Eugenia uniflora L.) pulp at pasteurization temperatures
(2013-03) LOPES, Alessandra Santos; MATTIETTO, Rafaella de Andrade; MENEZES, Hilary Castle de; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
The rheological behavior of Brazilian Cherry (Eugenia uniflora L.) pulp in the range of temperatures used for pasteurization (83 to 97 °C) was studied. The results indicated that Brazilian Cherry pulp presented pseudoplastic behavior, and the Herschel-Bulkley model was considered more adequate to represent the rheological behavior of this pulp in the range of temperatures studied. The fluid behavior index (n) varied in the range from 0.448 to 0.627. The effect of temperature on the apparent viscosity was described by an equation analogous to Arrhenius equation, and a decrease in apparent viscosity with an increase in temperature was observed.