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O Mestrado Acadêmico em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos teve início em 2004 e funciona no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos (PPGCTA) do Instituto de Tecnologia (ITEC) da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA).

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Adição de ácido esteárico e surfactante em filmes elaborados com proteínas miofibrilares obtidas de corvina (micropogonias furnieri).
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2017-03-03) VIEIRA, Lorena Limão; LOURENÇO, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7365554949786769
The interest in biodegradable films as food packaging is a worldwide trend that has increased significantly in recent years. The myofibrillar proteins, particularly fish ones, have been gaining interest in film technology. The films made from polysaccharides or proteins have excellent mechanical and optical properties, but these films have a high water vapor permeability (WVP). The incorporation of hydrophobic substances, such as stearic acid, into the film-forming solution, is an alternative to increase the barrier properties of the film to water vapor. But to facilitate the incorporation of the lipid in the protein matrix, it is necessary to add surfactant, which are substances capable of interacting with the protein and the fatty acid. The objective of this work was to develop and characterize films of myofibrillar proteins obtained from corvina waste (Micropogonias furnieri) using glycerol as plasticizer, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as surfactant and stearic acid (SA) as lipid, to improve the technological properties of the film. The characterization of the waste and lyophilized myofibrillar proteins (MP) was performed, indicating that the raw material had a high protein content (96.03% b.s.), important for the formation of the biopolymer matrix. A complete factorial planning was done to define the region of better mechanical, physical and barrier properties of films. The optimized biofilm was prepared with 2.84% MP, 3.18% SA, and 78.41% SDS and 30% glycerol. Concentrations of SA and SDS significantly reduced the WVP, reaching 5.87E-11 g m m-² s-¹ Pa-¹, representing a reduction of 31% when compared to the control biofilm. The mechanical properties of the optimized biofilm were favored, presenting 235.60% of elongation and 6.35 MPa of tensile strength producing stronger and more flexible films. The values of transparency were high, indicating tendency to opaque and yellowish tone, however, with excellent UV barrier properties and it can be used in light sensitive foods. The optimized film also presented good thermal stability and the microstructure revealed a structural change in the filmogenic matrix, in relation to the control, with presence of grooves and protuberances on the surface, confirmed by X-ray diffraction, which indicated the influence of SDS and SA on crystallinity of the film. A 22% increase in solubility and a slight decrease in the swelling of the optimized film were observed.
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Adsorção de cobre (II) presente em cachaça utilizando quitosana obtida por radiação micro-ondas: caracterização e estudo cinético
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2020-02-27) SANTOS, Lucely Nogueira dos; FERREIRA, Nelson Rosa; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3482762086356570; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6821-6199
Cachaça is a typical drink in Brazil and has been reaching more and more the national and international market. The cachaças produced in copper stills present unique characteristics, however they may be more susceptible to suffer contamination by copper (II). Adsorption by biopolymers has shown to be a very promising technique for the removal of metal ions. Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from the deacetylation of chitin and has free amino groups in its structure, which are strongly reactive to metal ions. Considering the aforementioned aspects, this work aimed to perform the deacetylation of chitosan using microwave irradiation technology and to evaluate the capacity of the chitosan obtained in adsorbing copper (II) from cachaça. Chitin was extracted from shrimp exoskeleton, chitosan was deacetylated and its adsorption capacity was evaluated through kinetic study using mathematical models. The copper (II) concentration remaining in the cachaça, in all kinetic experiments was estimated by the spectrophotometry technique in the visible region and confirmed by microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry (MIP OES). Chitosan was characterized by infrared spectroscopy with attenuated reflectance (FTIR-ATR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and molecular mass The results of the characterization showed that the microwave deacetylation process it occurred efficiently, since the chitosan obtained had satisfactory properties in terms of its main characteristics observed, degree of deacetylation (above 85%), molecular weight, morphology and crystallinity. Regarding the adsorption kinetics, the best condition for copper adsorption was 6 mg of chitosan per mL of cachaça, in an equilibrium time of 60 min which resulted in a reduction rate of 84.09% of copper in the drink, according to results obtained by MIP OES. The kinetic analysis indicated the best fit of the data by the Elovich equation, suggesting that the chemisorption mechanism controls the kinetic process. Therefore, chitosan proved to be a good adsorbent for the removal of copper in cachaça and in this respect, a promising target for future technological investments.
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Análise dos aspectos microbiológicos de peixes salgados comercializados no complexo do Ver-o-Peso e o impacto do processo de salga no crescimento de micro-organismos e na formação de aminas biogênicas
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2017-08-01) BATTAGIN, Heloísa Valarine; RODRIGUES, Antonio Manoel da Cruz; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7524720020580309
Ver-o-Peso market is the main point of landing, processing and trading of salted fish in the metropolitan region of Belém and supplies several counties around. Thus, in order to provide better living circumstances for these communities, the present study aimed to analyze the hygienic/sanitary conditions of salted fish trading in the Ver-o-Peso market. Salting and manipulation processes of three fish species (king weakfish (Macrodon ancylon), thomas sea catfish (Notarius grandicassis) and laulao catfish (Branchyplastystoma vaillantii)) were evaluated. These species have huge commercial importance in the northern region of Brazil. The impact of salting processes on growth of microorganisms and biogenic amines accumulation was carried out in crevalle jack species (Caranx hippos). Although salting processes are simple to handle, when carried out by fishermen and fish handlers of Ver-o-Peso market the hygienic/sanitary conditions are not achieved, and management is inadequate, resulting in low-value products. The procedures mistakenly applied in fish salting and commercialization can afford the growth of microorganisms (such as staphylococci and thermotolerant coliforms) and the production of bioactive amines, which suggests the consumer may fall ill. Therefore, standardizing salting procedures and training fish handlers are necessary. The analysis of interactions among Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in salted crevalle jacks (under controlled conditions) concluded these microorganisms behave in different manners under different concentrations of NaCl. The groups which presented more growth became involved in the production of higher concentrations of histamine, due to quorum sensing. In addition, drying process was positive in reducing the level of amines. Considering moisture, water activity and profile of amines, the association of salting and drying processes produced better quality products when applying 25% NaCl rather than 15% NaCl.
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Aplicação da tecnologia supercrítica visando a valorização da casca do fruto do bacuri (Platonia insignis Mart.)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2021-08-17) FREITAS, Lucas Cantão; CARVALHO JÚNIOR, Raul Nunes de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5544305606838748; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4433-6580
The use of agro-industrial waste envisioning its valorization has generated interest from the scientific community and industries. Therefore, this work provides a comprehensive approach to the current state of the art in relation to the use of agro-industrial waste, emphasizing the obtainment of high value-added products through supercritical technology and other environmentally friendly technologies. In addition, the main products generated from the use of agro-industrial residues were reported and discussed in terms of process, feasibility and future perspectives. In this context, bringing to the Amazon scenario and putting into practice the current state of the art, it was decided to apply supercritical technology as a tool for valuing the agro-industrial residue of the bacuri fruit, more specifically its shell, as it is the largest fraction of this fruit, representing up to 70% in mass. Thus, the work aimed to develop a process for separating and/or minimizing the resin that exudes from the bacuri shell, since this is the main barrier to the technological use of this residue. For this, consecutive extraction with supercritical CO2 was applied, where the process parameters such as particle size, pressure and use of cosolvent were studied, in addition to the pre-processing steps. The extracts obtained were analyzed in terms of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity (ABTS) by spectrophotometric methods. The results showed that the process was able to separate the resin from the bacuri shell, which is the first report described in the literature. Furthermore, the smaller particle size (0.25 mm) exhibited the most prominent impact on extraction rate, providing good yields of lipid extracts (up to 10.09 ± 0.02 %) and ethanoic extracts (up to 13.78 ± 0.41%). The obtained extracts presented good levels of phenolic compounds, which was associated with its high antioxidant activity. Thus, the application of supercritical technology added value to the bacuri shell, enabling new strands for industrial use of this residue with potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, encouraging the circular economy and the bioeconomy of the Amazon region.
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Aproveitamento de resíduos da indústria de óleos vegetais produzidos na Amazônia
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2014-12-17) SANTOS, Marcio José Teixeira dos; CARVALHO JUNIOR, Raul Nunes de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5544305606838748; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2311121099883170
The objective of this study was the use of açaí waste, cupuassu and Brazil nut resulting from mechanical pressing of oil. In this context, the physico-chemical analysis of pies were made, and were subsequently applied oil extraction methods. Extraction methods were used: bligh dyer, sohxlet and supercritical fluid. We evaluated the efficiency of the extraction, the fatty acid profile, physico-chemical properties and the oxidative stability of oils obtained. Evaluating the results obtained, it could be said that the pies are an important source of nutrients, especially lipids, protein and fiber. The profile of fatty acids obtained Brazil nut pie, cupuassu pie and blend Brazil nut - cupuassu had higher unsaturated fatty acids, however, these tests showed the lowest time of oxidative stability. The extraction of oil from cupuaçu pie, applying supercritical fluid extraction and bligh dyer, obtained a ratio (ω-3 / ω-6) more significant when compared to the other raw materials and for the three extraction methods. Oil samples showed elevated levels of acidity, up establishing the RDC n ° 270. Regarding the peroxide values, with the exception of oil açaí pie, cupuassu - açaí blend and blend Brazil nut - açaí, all other samples showed peroxide values below that establishes the resolution. The oils obtained from mixtures had higher oxidative stability than the pure oil extracted from the pie, as well as profiles of more balanced fatty acids. The oils obtained from mixtures had higher oxidative stability than the pure oil extracted from the pie, as well as profiles of more balanced fatty acids.
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Avaliação da composição química e do potencial antioxidante de acessos de Euterpe oleracea e Euterpe precatoria para posterior aplicação como corante natural na formulação de bala de goma
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-04-11) LISBOA, Camile Ramos; CARVALHO, Ana Vânia; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7856575452724939; CHISTÉ, Renan Campos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0583058299891937
The present dissertation evaluate the chemical composition and antioxidant potential of eight different genotypes of Euterpe oleracea and eight of Euterpe precatoria, from the Active Germplasm Bank of Embrapa Amazônia Oriental (Belém/PA), in order to select the best accession for each species for later application in the formulation of gummy candies. The parameters of pulp yield, total lipids, total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, total anthocyanins and the evaluation of antioxidant capacity by the ABTS method in the eight accessions of each species were evaluated. PL01 genotype, belonging to the species of E. precatoria, showed greater prominence compared to the other genotypes studied, for total phenolic compounds (2414.11 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g), total monomeric anthocyanins (1822.22 mg cyanidin 3-glycoside/100 g), total flavonoids (325.07 mg quercetin equivalent/100 g) and antioxidant capacity by the ABTS method (96.54 μM trolox equivalent/g), in relation to the species of E. oleracea, the L2PL5 genotype presented better prominence in relation to its same species in the parameters of total monomeric anthocyanins (736.05 mg cyanidin 3- glycoside/100 g), total flavonoids (306.55 mg quercetin equivalent/100 g) antioxidant capacity by the ABTS method (53.77 μM trolox equivalent/g). From this first study, a genotype of each specie, based on the high levels of anthocyanins, in order to evaluate the application of lyophilized açaí in the candy formulation. of gum to monitor the stability of the natural pigment compared to a gummy bear with artificial coloring. Parameters such as pH, total acidity, total soluble solids (oBrix), total monomeric anthocyanins and instrumental color of the gummies produced during 30 days of storage at room temperature were monitored. At the end of the 30 days of storage, it was observed that there was a lower rate of degradation of total monomeric anthocyanins in the gummies with lyophilized açaí from Euterpe precatoria, compared to the gummies with lyophilized açaí from Euterpe oleracea of 1.25 x 10-1 days and 1.52 x 10-1 days, by the first order model, respectively, in addition to a lower loss of total monomeric anthocyanins, in percentagem, 48.17 % and 61.73 %, respectively. Regarding color stability, the lyophilized açaí gummies from Euterpe oleracea and Euterpe precatoria showed a perception of color change in a similar period of 20 days, being an ideal alternative of time for storage and consumption. It is concluded that the applicability of lyophilized açaí in food products can be seen as a viable alternative, resulting in foods with a good source of bioactive properties such as anthocyanins, in order to produce a healthier alternative to gummy bears.
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Avaliação da composição química, atividade antioxidante e antimicrobiana do óleo de cipó-de-alho (Mansoa standleyi) (Steyerm.) A. H. Gentry (Bignoniaceae) obtido via extração supercítica
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-05-31) URBINA, Glides Rafael Olivo; CARVALHO JÚNIOR, Raul Nunes de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5544305606838748; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4433-6580
Mansoa standleyi is popularly known as "cipó-de-alho" because of its characteristic garlic odor (Allium sativum). The plant has an inhibitory effect on bacteria and fungi growth. The objective of this work was to evaluate the chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the oil obtained from M. standleyi leaves via supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and conventional extraction (Hydrodistillation). The SFE tests were performed using supercritical CO2, static extraction time of 30 min and dynamic time of 180 min, CO2 flow of 2.5 L/min and raw material mass of 10 g. The temperature and pressure variables were selected in order to obtain a difference in the CO2 density (𝜌𝐶𝑂2) in the 35 and 45 ºC isotherms combined with the pressure values of 100, 200, 300, and 400 bar. The results obtained allow us to verify that the global yield values of SFE on dry basis show significant differences between them (p≤0.05), with values varying from 0.87 to 2.02%. The highest average found refers to 400 bar/35 ºC condition (𝜌𝐶𝑂2 = 972.26 kg/m3). However, in Hydrodistillation extraction the oil yield was 0.14%. The results of phytochemical screening by high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) evidenced the presence of terpenes, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids. It was demonstrated the presence of substances with antioxidant activity for all oils obtained with SFE, being observed a better identification in the oils obtained at high pressures. In the quantitative analysis of chemical composition, it was observed that the values ranged from 31.87 to 72.06 mg EAG/g oil in the content of total phenolic compounds. In relation to the antioxidant activity, the values ranged from 457.64 to 2475.55 EC50 expressed in g of oil/g of DPPH, the best results being obtained in the condition of 400 bar/35 ºC. In the fatty acid profiles of M. standleyi oil obtained by SFE, the results indicated that there was a difference in the fatty acids qualitative composition detected, in function of the operational extraction condition, where the presence of linoleic (≅95%), palmitic (≅12%), and oleic (≅5%) acid was observed. The chemical constituents identified in the obtained oil by Hydrodistillation were identified as sulfur compounds, phenols, and alcohols. The antimicrobial activity in vitro analysis showed that the oil obtained by SFE presents an antibacterial action against Stapphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Finally, M. standleyi oil represents an alternative for future use in the treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms.
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Avaliação do potencial nutricional e tecnológico da pupunha albina (Bactris Gasipaes)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-04-01) SOARES, Stephanie Dias; SANTOS, Orquídea Vasconcelos dos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9446483074995655; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3452623210043423
Among the species of fruit growing in the Amazon, the peach palm (Bactris gasipaes) is worth mentioning, with its different varieties in terms of pulp and peel characteristics, size, and shapes, and an important nutritional value. The natural hybridization promoted various plants and the origin of a palm tree with an albino fruit variety (white peel and pulp). Although there are fruits with yellow exocarp and white mesocarp, there is still no report in the scientific literature about albino peach palm. Thus, this research characterized pulp and pulp flour of raw and cooked albino peach palm. Macro and micronutrients, bioactive compounds, instrumental color, thermogravimetric and differential stability, spectral parameters, morphological structures, and functional and technological properties were evaluated. In the biometric evaluation, parthenocarpic fruits (without seeds) and fruits with seeds were observed; both constituted mostly by pulp (77%). The fruits of the albino peach palm were classified as a microcarp variety. The composition showed that carbohydrates and water were the main constituents of all samples. The cooking process increased the moisture content of the pulp but decreased its proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates contents. The colorimetric parameters indicated a significant browning and the intensification of the yellow color of the pulp after cooking. The content of bioactive compounds varied among the samples, been observed a reduction in the levels of total phenolic compounds and ascorbic acid in the pulp after cooking. The four samples presented a maximum loss of mass at 300ºC, with different thermogravimetric behaviors, according to the cooking and drying processes. The spectral patterns in the infrared region, for the pulps and flours, showed characteristic bands of organic compounds, especially hydroxyl OH, which are present in the structure of starches. Scanning electron microscopy showed amyloplast and fiber bundles with starches in the raw pulp and gelatinized starch granules in the cooked pulp and the flour from this pulp. The flour from raw pulp presented small and heterogeneous starch granules, with isolated amyloplast, attributed to drying and grinding operations. The two flours showed different granulometric distributions, but the highest proportion of both flours was retained in a 250 mesh sieve. Values of water solubility index were statistically different (p < 0.05) for both flours from raw and cooked pulp indicating that the cooking and drying processes increase the number of soluble constituents in the products. The water and oil absorption indices for both flour were significantly different (p ≤ 0.05). The results indicate that pulp and flour from the pulp of albino peach palm are raw materials important for consumption after cooking and to be exploited by the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological industries.
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Avaliação do teor de espilatol no ciclo de cultura de duas cultivares de Aemella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen em extratos obtidos por entração supercritica
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2018-12-10) SILVA, Ana Paula de Souza e; FERREIRA, Gracialda Costa; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4250668524181387; CARVALHO JÚNIOR, Raul Nunes de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5544305606838748; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4433-6580
Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen is a species native to South America, popularly known as jambu, and has been consumed for many years as an ornamental, medicinal, and food plant. To obtain espilantol, the main bioactive compound of this species, various extraction techniques have been used in order to obtain the isolated substance, since it is not commercially available. Among the techniques, supercritical carbon dioxide extraction stands out as it showed high selectivity for espilantol, with yields above 50%, resulting in a purity above 90% of the isolated compound. The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of rainfall and harvest time on the yield of spilanthol with supercritical CO2 in two cultivars of Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen flowers, as well as to evaluate their pharmacological effect. For this purpose, the following procedures were performed: raw material characterization; optimization of the process variables (flow and time); obtaining of extracts by supercritical extraction; determining of the process cost on an analytical scale; determination of the total phenolic compounds concentration in the extracts by Folin-Ciocalteu method; spilanthol content quantification in the extracts by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and evaluation of its antinociceptive in vivo activity. The main results were: the mineral analysis indicated high levels of iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium; the process optimization resulted in a CO2 use decrease from 955,8g to 477,9g, and reduced extraction costs from R$ 20.47 to R$ 11.45. The higher espilantol content was 29.22%, while the highest phenolic content was 43.04%. The flowers of both Acmella oleracea cultivars were considered good sources of iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. The highest values of extract yield, spilanthol content and total phenolic compounds were obtained in the rainy season and in the shortest harvest times. Between the two cultivars evaluated, no significant statistical differences were found.
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Avaliação dos efeitos da desodorização da gelatina de pele de pescada amarela (Cynoscion ocupa) por diferentes métodos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2023-04-14) RABELLO, Fernanda Sales; LOURENÇO, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7365554949786769
Fish skins are considered good sources to extract high quality gelatine for applications in the food industry, however, this fish gelatine may have a characteristic odor and taste, causing limitations for its application, especially as a food ingredient and in supplements. Several methodologies have been studied in order to remove or reduce the odor in products made with fish. Among these techniques, we can find degreasing and adsorption. The objective of this research was to deodorize the gelatine from the skin of yellow hake (Cynoscion acoupa) using three different methodologies: activated charcoal, ethanolic delipidation and their combination. Gelatin was obtained from the immersion of the skins in acidic and alkaline solutions. The desorization by delipidification occurred with the use of an ethanol solution (1:2) and the adsorption made use of activated charcoal in powder (0.5%) and in grain (0.7%). Analyzes were carried out to evaluate the physical-chemical, technological and sensorial quality of the gelatins. The analysis results were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey Test (p <0.05). All physicochemical parameters analyzed in the present study showed a significant difference between the studied variables, except for proteins, lipids and moisture. The variables of emulsifying capacity, gel strength, melting point showed a significant difference between the deodorization methodologies in relation to the control treatment. The EGAC treatment influenced the higher luminosity of the samples, presenting negative values in the a* parameter. The treatment with powdered activated charcoal influenced the lower chromaticity and lower yellowish tone. According to the electropheretic profile, samples E, ACP and EGAC showed collagen α and γ bands. From the FTIR analysis, the presence of activated carbon in the desorizations (ACP, GAC and EGAC) resulted in lower interactions with the amine group. In the sensorial evaluation, the samples deodorized with activated charcoal behaved similarly in the sensorial evaluation, highlighting the behavior of the EGAC sample.
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Caracterização de óleos e gorduras vegetais amazônicas: utilização de modelo para predizer viscosidade
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-06-03) FREITAS, Joice Silva de; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2311121099883170; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6002-9425
The Amazon rainforest is rich in oilseed plant species, which have fruits that are attractive due to their economic potential and biological properties. Oils from oleaginous matrices have a unique composition with physicochemical and nutraceutical properties that attract attention as a source of fatty acids. The predictive model is based on the use of mathematical equations that are more comprehensive and less limited than simple linear or polynomial models, and are able to predict a certain property using one or more physicochemical parameters. Thus, this work aimed to use a predictive model to calculate the viscosity of Amazonian oils (açaí, bacaba, tucumã) and fats (cupuaçu, bacuri and tucumã). The samples were physicochemically characterized in terms of acidity index, density, oxidative stability, peroxide, melting point, iodine index, saponification index, fatty acid composition, triacylglycerol composition, solid fat content, atherogenicity index and heterogeneity. Two predictive models were used to obtain the viscosity values of oils and fats, the model using the profile of the mass fraction of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids and the model using the iodine and saponification index.The results showed that the oils (patauá, pracaxi, bacaba, açaí, tucumã) had high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid, which has good thermal stability, while the fats (cupuaçu, bacuri and tucumã) are composed of mainly by saturated fatty acids. The oxidative stability showed that at a temperature of 110 °C, pracaxi oil and cupuaçu fat presented the highest values, while bacaba oil presented a lower value, this low stability value indicates that this sample is more conducive to oxidation. Pracaxi oil showed the highest value for the ratio between hypocholesterolemic and hypercholesterolemic fatty acids (HH), indicating that it is more nutritionally adequate. The studies to predict the regularity of Amazonian oils and fats proposed in this work may contribute to simplifying the evaluation of the physicochemical properties of important regional oleaginous raw materials on which there are no studies, but with growing industrial interest in different areas, in addition of the food area.
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Caracterização do amido de pupunha albina (Bactris gasipaes Kunth)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-02-07) ROSÁRIO, Rosely Carvalho do; PIRES, Márlia Barbosa; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0635360297333947; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8237-1045; SANTOS, Orquídea Vasconcelos dos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9446483074995655; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5423-1945
A new variety of peach palm fruit from the Amazon region produces albino fruits possibly resulting from successive hybridizations that cause considerable differences in color and composition, exhibiting a high energy content for carbohydrates and a starch content that deserves to be investigated. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize albino peach palm starch, analyzing its nutritional and morphological composition, as well os its technological, thermal and pasting functional properties. The methodologies applied followed internationally accepted and recommended guidelines. Albino peach palm starch by aqueous isolation resulted in a yield of 17.34%, and a slightly yellowish white powder, with quality within that recommended by current national legislation, with its moisture content at 8.64%. The isolation of this starch provided effective physical and chemical characteristics for conservation (aw= 0.255, pH= 5.75) and good quality (ash = 0.12g/100g, proteins = 0.80g/100g, lipids = 1.0g/100g and total starch content = 89.01 g/100g). APA has small granules with type A crystalline and regular crystallinity value (24.40%), confirming the high content of amylopectin (86.70%) and very low content of amylose (13.30%), being classified as low amylose starch. APA granules were more resistant and less susceptible to breakage with prolonged heating and temperature increase. The technological and functional characteristics of albino peach palm starch showed a high gelatinization temperature (93.1°C), low maximum (921.33 cP) and final (1014 cP) viscosities, water and oil absorption capacity values (2.19 and 1.79 g/g) equivalents, a good gelling capacity and little loss of water when cooling and freezing the gel. It was concluded that the use of the fruit of the albino peach palm to isolate starch showed potentially applicable results to the food, textile, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, in addition to promoting the local appreciation of food and small Amazonian agricultural communities.
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Caracterização dos sistemas de produção de leite quanto à qualidade higiênico-sanitária produzidos na agricultura familiar no nordeste paraense.
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2018-03-29) OLIVEIRA, Priscila Santos da Conceição; LIMA, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2971385954203459
Milk is one of the most consumed and commercialized agricultural products in Brazil. This product has excellent nutritional characteristics for microbial proliferation, favoring the reduction in the quality of the dairy products produced. In addition to this productive highlight, milk is linked to family farming, which has low production due to inadequate or non-existent hygiene practices. The present study aimed to characterize the production, social and economic system of 20 family farmers in the Northeast of Para. In addition, to evaluate the influence of good hygienic practices on milking on the microbiological and physical-chemical quality of the milk in natura, in order to promote improvement in milk quality, generating a positive impact on the 20 properties through the adequacy of normative instruction 62 of MAPA, 2011. Evaluations were carried out based on a checklist and a semi-structured socioeconomic questionnaire in order to evaluate possible points of nonconformity in the properties and to characterize the main management techniques. Microbiological and physical-chemical analyzes were performed in raw milk before and after training in good practices, totaling 40 samples. In order to prove the influence of good practices on milk quality.
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Cinética de degradação térmica de folhas de mandioca (Manihot Esculeta Crantz) durante tratamentos de secagem em estufa e cocção
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2018-03-29) MODESTO JÚNIOR, Elivaldo Nunes; CHISTÉ, Renan Campos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0583058299891937; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4549-3297; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3452623210043423
Cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz), despite their use in animal feeding as silage, hay, or raw material, they are commonly used for human consumption in regional dishes in the North and Northeast of Brazil. Cassava presents cyanogenic glycosides in its composition linamarin and lotaustralin, which release hydrocyanic acid (HCN) after hydrolysis. The goal of this work was to study the effect of temperature and time of thermal processes application on the degradation of HCN from cassava leaves in order to establish processing conditions to obtain a safe product for human consumption. The cassava leaves were collected after six months of cultivation in a cassava farm from Salvaterra (Marajó-PA). Nine varieties of cassava leaves were characterized regarding their moisture, pH, total acidity, ashes, total lipids, crude protein, water activity, carbohydrates, total energetic value and HCN contents. Among the nine varieties, three of them were submitted to drying process at different temperatures and the thermal degradation of HCN was studied under drying and boiling conditions. The physicochemical characteristics of all studied cassava leaves were similar and total HCN content varied from 90.64- 560.88 mg HCN/kg leaves (total HCN, wet basis) and free HCN 16.65-59.24 mg HCN/kg leaves (free HCN, wet basis). Concerning the drying process, the increase in the temperature increased the effective diffusivity (Deff) of cassava leaves, which facilitates water loss; and temperatures above 50 °C are more effective. Thermal degradation studies of HCN showed that the drying and boiling processes were effective on total HCN removal after 180 minutes. Furthermore, a remarkable decrease in HCN contents was observed after 20 minutes of boiling, since the water facilitates HCN volatilization during the cooking process. Regarding free HCN, the drying method was more effective than cooking, showing high degradation percentages 74.07%- 92.19%).
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Cinética de secagem do camarão-da-amazônia (macrobrachium amazonicum) por refractance window
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2023-10-19) ROSA, Matheus Yury de Oliveira; RODRIGUES, Antonio Manoel da Cruz; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7524720020580309
In the Amazon region, freshwater prawns are distributed throughout the hydrographic subbasins. Macrobrachium amazonicum, popularly known as the Amazon Prawn, is the species with the highest production in the region and has the greatest potential for fishing and aquaculture. Its capture and commercialization are one of the main and sometimes the only source of income for several families, especially those living along the riversides, due to the final destination of this production, with distribution in ports in Pará and Amapá. Although prawns are known for their high nutritional value, this characteristic can be affected when this food does not undergo a suitable preservation method to extend its shelf life. Given the importance of this food, it is necessary to explore new technologies, such as the use of ethanol in food pretreatment - which has the ability to dissolve cell membranes, alter the sample structure to be dehydrated, improve moisture transfer, and reduce drying time when combined with Refractance Window (RW) drying, a method that is known in literature as a technological innovation, in view of its advantages, which are: it retains bioactive compounds; it preserves quality and increases the product's shelf life; it has energy efficiency; it involves lower operating costs; and it is environmentally viable. The objective of this dissertation was to evaluate the performance of the RW drying method associated with ethanol pretreatment assisted by mechanical agitation and ultrasound in the dehydration process of an animal-based matrix (Amazon Prawn – Macrobrachium amazonicum). Simultaneously, mass transfer parameters and thermodynamic properties controlling the drying process were determined. The samples (peeled abdomen) were pretreated with 100% ethanol (1:18) under mechanical agitation (PTAG) and ultrasound (PTUS) for 10 minutes, in addition to the sample without pre-treatment (SPT). Then, the samples subjected to the drying process in RW at temperatures of 50, 70, and 90ºC. The parameters of the mathematical models by Dincer & Dost, Crank, and Motta Lima and Massarani were estimated using Origin Software 2023. The analyses were done in duplicate using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey test at 5% probability. Additionally, the quality of fit for the experimental drying kinetics (CS) data was estimated by the coefficient of variation (R²) and the chi-squared (X²). After obtaining the data, the moisture determination indicated that at a temperature of 90ºC, the PTAG (12.93 ± 0.16%) and PTUS (11.86 ± 1.59%) samples had the lowest final moisture content. Through ANOVA, the results show that the ASPT and PTUS samples presented a significant difference, while the PTAG sample did not present a significant difference (p<0.05) between the temperatures. Regarding the mathematical modeling of CS, the Motta Lima and Massarani model showed the best fit to the experimental data, with R² ≥ 0.98 and reduced X² values for all temperatures. Thermodynamic properties were calculated based on data obtained by the Dincer & Dost model, such as activation energy (Ea) with a range between 42.97 - 30.37 kJ/mol; positive enthalpy (ΔH) values, indicating the need for heat energy for the drying process to occur; and negative entropy (ΔS) values, indicating that the process occurred without a significant increase in disorder in the system. Based on the results, it was evident that the combination of pretreatment with ethanol assisted by AG and US, coupled with RW drying, significantly reduced the time required for drying the Amazon Prawn.
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Composição química, potencial antioxidante e antimicrobiano (in vitro) de extratos de geoprópolis de abelhas sem ferrão da Amazônia
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-08-22) SILVA, Jonilson de Melo e; OLIVEIRA, Johnatt Allan Rocha de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4620766111243038; MARTINS, Luiza Helena da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1164249317889517; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1911-4502
The Amazon region presents a growing development of meliponiculture, the rational breeding of stingless bees. However, an essential product of this activity, geopropolis (a material made from resinous substances collected from plants to which bees add salivary secretions, wax, pollen, and earth), still has little value on the market due to the lack of information about its chemical composition and biological activities. The objective of this work is to study the geopropolis of stingless bees uruçu amarela (Melipona flavolineata), uruçu boca de renda (Melipona seminigra pernigra), and uruçu cinzenta (Melipona fasciculata), from the city of Terra Alta, located in the northeast of the state of Pará, regarding its chemical and mineral composition, determination of bioactive compounds, evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and determination of the chromatographic profile (volatile compounds) of geopropolis ethanolic extracts obtained by agitation and sonication. The extracts from the optimal condition showed significant levels of total phenolic compounds, ranging from 5491.1 ± 446.33 to 13019.19 ± 186.56 mg EAG/100g, as well as the content of total flavonoids, which was between 190.31 ± 2.61 and 2498.02 ± 78.24 mg QE/100g. Regarding antioxidant activity, the sample with the best performance was yellow uruçu, which presented results of 1537.66 ± 19.52 μmol trolox eq./g, 1773.56 ± 6.52 μmol trolox eq./g and 7074, 41 ± 215.73 μmol ferrous sulfate eq./g, in the respective DPPH, ABTS and FRAP tests. Samples from uruçu Boca de renda and uruçu content presented antimicrobial action, with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.5 and 2 mg/mL, respectively. The analysis of volatile compounds demonstrated distinct chemical profiles between the samples since only 3 of the identified compounds (less than 4% of the total) were standard in all analyzed samples, suggesting that the geopropolis of the three species are made from different resin sources, despite the hives being located in the same environment. This exploratory research contributes essential information to the knowledge of the activities exhibited by the geopropolis produced in the Amazon region, helping in the progression of studies on stingless bees.
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Compostos bioativos e potencial antioxidante da fruta Jacaiacá (Antrocaryon amazonicum)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-05-14) BARBOSA, Anna Paula Pereira; CHISTÉ, Renan Campos
Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites from plants, which are found in leaves, stem, seeds, peel, flowers and fruits. Such compounds exhibit antioxidant properties, since they can scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) as one of the mains mechanisms of action. Among the fruits present in the Amazonian estuary, the Jacaiacá (Antrocaryon amazonicum) was already reported as a promising source of bioactive compounds, such as phenolic compounds and carotenoids. In this study, the individual profiles of carotenoids and phenolic compounds in the pulp and peel of Jacaiacá, from two different cities in Pará State, Brazil (Cametá and São Caetano de Odivelas) was identified and quantified by LC-MS. Moreover, the antioxidant potential of the fruit extracts, from both parts against ROS and RNS of physiological importance, was assessed. According to the proximate composition, water and carbohydrates were the main constituents from the peel and pulp of the jacaiacá pulp. The highest levels of bioactive compounds were found in the fruits of São Caetano de Odivelas in both parts (peel and pulp) and the phenolic compounds contents of 6555.9 mg EAG/100 g and 2855.89 mg EAG/100 g. In relation to carotenoid profiles, the major compounds were all-trans-lutein, followed by all-trans-zeaxanthin and all-trans β cryptoxanthin; in addition all-trans-β-carotene and 9-cis- were also identified. Ten phenolic compounds were identified, being galoyl catechin, catechin, quercetin glucuronide and gallic acid the major ones. Regarding the antioxidant capacity, the peel extracts were more efficient in scavenging ROS and RNS than the pulp extracts. The peel extract showed higher efficiency against singlet oxygen (1O2) (IC50 = 16.41µg / mL), hypochlorous acid (HOCl) (IC50 = 20.19 µg / mL), peroxynitrite (ONOO-) (IC50 = 37.81µg / mL) and superoxide anion radical (O2 •- ) (IC50 = 47.09µg / mL), while the pulp extract was more efficient against ONOO- , followed by HOCl (IC50 = 29.70 µg / mL), ¹O2 (IC50 = 75.84 µg / mL) and less efficient against O2 •- ( IC50 = 144.07 µg / mL). Therefore, jacaiacá fruit was characterized as a great source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties to be used by the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
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Definição de condições ótimas para o processo de secagem em spray dryer da polpa de buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-02-09) CRUZ, Tatyane Myllena Souza da; MEDEIROS, Heloisa Helena Berredo Reis de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9067574515452039; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5234-840X; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3452623210043423
Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) is a native fruit of the Amazon, known for its functional potential, attributed to a high concentration of carotenoids. The spray drying process, in turn, can transform solution, suspensions or pastes into small droplets, which in contact with hot air produce powders with characteristics that favor the preservation of the product, in addition to facilitating storage and the transport. Thus, the objective of this work was to optimize the drying process of buriti pulp, in spray dryer, aiming to obtain a powdered product with desirable characteristics. For this, a central composite rotatable design (CCRD) was used to determine the influence of the variables: drying air temperature (130 – 190 °C), feed flow (7 – 17 mL/min) and carrier agent concentration (20 – 60%), on the product properties: moisture, water activity (aw), hygroscopicity, total carotenoid content, water solubility index (WSI) and the instrumental color parameter b* (fruit characteristic color parameter). To ensure the stability of the emulsion in the suspension, soy lecithin was added to all formulations, in the amount of 5% in relation to the dry matter of the sample. The response surface methodology (RSM) and the desirability function defined as optimal conditions for the drying process of buriti pulp: a gum arabic concentration of 60%, feed flow rate of 17 mL/min and drying air temperature of 190 °C; in the experimental domain. Under these conditions, the powder obtained had the following characteristics: 0.62 g/100 g moisture, aw of 0.16, hygroscopicity of 18.79 g/100 g, carotenoid content of 60.92 µg/g, ISA of 80.26% and a value of 31.32 for the chromaticity parameter b*.
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Desenvolvimento de bebida fermentada análoga a kombucha, à base de inflorescências de jambu (acmella oleracea), e monitoramento de compostos bioativos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2023-12-19) BARROS, Vinícius Costa; BOTELHO, Vanessa Albres; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0992385832433182; CHISTÉ, Renan Campos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0583058299891937; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4549-3297
Kombucha is a fermented product that is increasingly expanding in relation to its consumption and the advancement of its research due to claims of its correlated health benefits, arising from its compounds generated in fermentation. Therefore, the following research aimed to corroborate these advances by developing an analogue to the fermented one using jambu (Acmella oleracea) as substrate, three formulations of the drink were developed in which in the first stage the pH values, total acidity were monitored for 7 days, total soluble solids, total and reducing sugars, antioxidant capacity, in addition to total phenolic compounds and flavonoids. After the product was ready, the same parameters, as in the first fermentation, were observed with the addition of volatile and fixed acidity, density, profile of phenolic compounds, microbiological and sensory analyses. The final products agreed with the regulated standard for kombuchas (IN 41 MAPA, Brazil), being microbiologically safe, and the formulation with 75% of jambu addition was the one with the highest sensorial preference as well as purchasing potential. In general, during the first fermentation, the formulation with 50% of jambu addition showed the best performance for phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity, requiring new future stability studies of these compounds to be available in ready-made products.
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Desenvolvimento e aplicação de solventes eutéticos naturais profundos (NADES) para a extração de compostos bioativos da pitaya (Hyloreceus costaricensis)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2020-08-12) PIRES, Ianê Valente; RODRIGUES, Antonio Manoel da Cruz; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7524720020580309; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2311121099883170
NADES (Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents) have been highlighted as an alternative to traditional solvents in the fields of green chemistry. They consist of a mixture of two or more components with specific properties that form a liquid at room temperature, and their main advantages are high biodegradability, low cost and non-toxic factors. In this research, lactic acid, glycine, ammonium acetate, sodium acetate, and choline chloride were studied to obtain NADES, which were prepared with and without the addition of water. The NADES synthetized in aqueous médium, showed lower viscosities and densities, but there was no difference in the vibrating modes in the FTIR and Raman spectra when compared to those prepared without water addition. NADES synthesis has been confirmed by two different techniques, FITIR and Raman spectra, by targeting hydrogen bonds formation. Because of its notoriety in the market and in the scientific field, the pitaya (Hyloreceus Costaricensis) was used for the extraction study with NADES. The best results for bioactive compounds extraction (193.18 and 186.08 mg 100g-1 b.s) were found, respectively, in NADES formed by lactic acid with glycine and lactic acid with ammonium acetate, both with water addition.