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Adição de óleo de palma na dieta sobre a lipidemia e a qualidade do sêmen de bubalinos (Bubalus bubalis)
(2014-02) SILVA, Geanne Rocha da; GARCIA, Alexandre Rossetto; FATURI, Cristian; LOURENÇO JÚNIOR, José de Brito; NAHÚM, Benjamim de Souza; GONÇALVES, Arnaldo Algaranhar; KAWHAGE, Priscila Reis; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; MENESES, Andre Marcelo Conceição
The study aimed to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation with palm oil on serum lipid profile, the seminal characteristics of buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) and the correlations between them. Twelve bulls were divided into Group CONT (n = 5) or Group OIL (n = 7). Animals in both groups were fed with isoproteic diets composed of corn silage and concentrated (ground corn, wheat bran and urea), with 50% forage/concentrate ratio, during 130 days (Periods 1 and 2). Palm oil (2%DM) was added to diet offered to Group OIL. Semen and blood samples were collected every two weeks. Increased serum levels of cholesterol, HDL and total lipids were observed for Group OIL, while the period influenced on cholesterol, LDL, total lipids and VLDL (P<0,05). Treatment decreased gross motility (P<0.05) and slightly reduced sperm membrane integrity (P<0.05) in animals of Group OIL. There were significant correlations between triglycerides and minor defects (r=-0.412, P=0.006), LDL and total defects (r=-0.333, P=0.030), total lipids and minor defects (r=-0.366, P=0.017), VLDL and spermatic viability (r=0.381, P=0.012), and total lipids and totals defects (r=-0.309, P=0.046), highlighting positive effects of higher lipid serum levels on sperm morphology and viability. The incorporation of palm oil in the diet altered the serum lipid profile, but it showed no positive effect on seminal parameters related to the potential of bull fertility.
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Adsorption capacity of phenolic compounds onto cellulose and xylan
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-06) COSTA, Telma dos Santos; ROGEZ, Hervé Louis Ghislain; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
The interaction between three phenolic compounds (catechin, caffeic acid and ferulic acid) onto two dietary fibres (cellulose and xylan) has been evaluated to inquire possible interferences on the biodisponibility of phenolic compounds. The adsorption kinetics were performed using solutions containing 100 mg/L of phenolic compounds during a contact time ranging between 10 and 120 minutes at pH 2.0, 4.5, and 7.0. After the kinetics, isotherms were obtained using phenolic compounds concentration ranging between 10 and 80 mg/L during 60 minutes, at pH 2.0 and 7.0 and temperature of 36 °C. Results indicate that adsorbed quantities mainly changed in function of pH, however the maximum adsorption was only of 0.978 mg of caffeic acid/g of xylan at pH 2 and after 60 min. Redlich-Peterson model were able to predict the adsorption isotherms of all phenolic compounds onto cellulose, except for caffeic acid at pH 7.0. The low adsorption capacities observed suggest that both dietary fibres are unable to compromise the biodisponibility of phenolic compounds, especially in the small intestine, where they are partially absorbed.
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Análise sensorial de músculo de mapará com e sem tratamento osmótico
(2010-05) RIBEIRO, Suezilde da Conceição Amaral; PARK, Kil Jin; HUBINGER, Miriam Dupas; RIBEIRO, Carmelita de Fátima Amaral; ARAUJO, Eder Augusto Furtado; TOBINAGA, Satoshi
The objective of this work was the sensorial evaluation of mapará meat, in natura and without osmotic pre-treatment before drying. For the acceptability test of the mapará fish muscle bisquit, the in natura fish samples were used and dried under optimum osmotic dehydration conditions, in solutions of NaCl, NaCl + sucrose and in solution of NaCl + corn syrup solution before drying. 25 not trained testers were used, of both sex, ages ranging from 20 to 60 years. The evaluated sensorial attributes of the samples were appearance, aroma, flavor, texture and overall impression. The aroma and texture of the samples with and without osmotic pre-treatment were the ones most widely accepted by the consumers. It is concluded that the samples treated with osmotic solutions, with the exception of those processed with NaCl + corn syrup solution, provided products with better texture, flavor and a more pleasant aroma.
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Aplicação de modelos matemáticos bi e tri-paramétricos na predição de isotermas de adsorção de umidade do guaraná (Paullinia cupana) em pó
(2000-04) PENA, Rosinelson da Silva; RIBEIRO, Claudio Cavalcanti; GRANDI, José Glauco
In this study, twelve mathematic models (six biparametrics and six triparametrics), applied in the prediction of isotherms, were studied on prediction of moisture adsorption isoterms of guarana (Paullinia cupana) powder obtained in spray dryer. The moisture adsorption isotherms of the product were fitted at 15° C, 25° C and 35° C, by nonlinear regression analysis, using the software STATGRAPHICS 5.1. The best results among studied models on prediction of moisture adsorption isotherms were GAB, modified BET and Anderson equations (triparametric), Handerson and Oswin equations (biparametric).
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Avaliação da estabilidade oxidativa do óleo bruto de açaí (Euterpe oleracea) na presença de compostos fenólicos puros ou de extratos vegetais amazônicos
(2013) SILVA, Jonas Joaquim Mangabeira da; ROGEZ, Hervé Louis Ghislain
A final 241 µM of ascorbyl palmitate and 555 µM of the following antioxidants separately: BHA, myricetin and quercetin standards, and extracts of Byrsonima crassifolia, Inga edulis or Euterpe oleracea, were added to crude açai oil and submitted to the oxidation process at 60 ºC for 11 days. Among the antioxidants used, only the myricetin standard showed the ability to defer the oxidation process until the third day of treatment. B. crassifolia, I. edulis and E. oleracea extracts showed no preventive capacity against the oxidation process, despite their high concentration phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities.
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Avaliação da influência da temperatura e do tratamento enzimático no comportamento reológico do suco de abacaxi pérola (Ananas Comosus L. merr.)
(2013-03) BRAGA, Adriano Cesar Calandrini; RODRIGUES, Antonio Manoel da Cruz; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; ARAÚJO, Lícia Amazonas de
The objective this study was determinate the rheological behavior of pineapple juice natural and treated with pectinolytic enzymes. Tests for optimization of enzyme activity used in treatment were realized using a complete factorial planning 2k, with three repetitions of center point and two independent variables (temperature and time of treatment). In evaluation of rheological behavior of pineapple juice, were utilized two samples submitted to sieving (N and D), analyzed in four different temperatures (10, 25, 50 e 65 °C). The rheological analyses were realized using a Brookfield concentric cylinders viscometer and the relationship in the temperature and apparent viscosity was described by an equation type Arrhenius. The experimental data were adjusted by the Mizrahi-Berk model. The optimization tests indicated by ANOVA and response surface methodology that the variables temperature and time of treatment have statistically significant effect (p<0,05) on concentration of pectin present in the samples. The enzymatic treatment was carried with an enzyme concentration of 150 mg.L-1, temperature at 50 °C and treatment time of 80 minutes. The model used was adequate to describe the rheological behavior of the juices according to the parameters R2, χ2 e Bf. The reduced values of the behavior index (0.61-0.83 for natural juice and 0.57-0.72 for despectinized juice) indicated the pseudoplastic behavior (n<1). The temperature influenced the yield stress and apparent viscosity of the juices analyzed, where the minors values were observed in samples treated at 65 °C, 2.4 mPa.s and 1.4 mPa.s, respectively, for the natural and despectinized samples. The equation of Arrhenius described satisfactorily the effect of temperature in the apparent viscosity. The activation energy values (Eat) was of 4.54 Kcal.g.mol-1and 4.89 Kcal.g.mol-1, respectively, for the natural and despectinized samples of pineapple juice, increasing with enzymatic treatment. The enzymatic treatment decreased the values of rheological behavior parameters for samples of pineapple juice, and the apparent viscosity for all temperatures used, where the largest percentage reduction was observed at 65 °C (41.66%).
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Avaliação do efeito da combinação de pectina, gelatina e alginato de sódio sobre as características de gel de fruta estruturada a partir de "mix" de polpa de cajá e mamão, por meio da metodologia de superfície de resposta
(Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, 2011) CARVALHO, Ana Vânia; MATTIETTO, Rafaella de Andrade; ASSIS, Glaucy Takeda; LOURENÇO, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques
The objective of this work was to establish a technological procedure for producing a structured fruit product from yellow mobin and papaya purees, as an attempt to combine the sensory properties of both fruits and potentialize the functional properties of the final product. The effect of different combinations of pectin, gelatin and sodium alginate on the fruit gel properties was evaluated by response surface methodology. Papaya and yellow mobin purees and the structured products were characterized in terms of functional compounds (total tannin and carotenoid contents), as well as centesimal composition, pH, titratable acidity, soluble solids, sugars, water activity, carbohydrates and total energetic value. The results obtained from the experimental design indicated that only the gelatin concentration affected the product firmness. The developed fruit structured products presented good acceptance for all evaluated attributes. The data concerning purchase intent indicated that 70% of the panelists would probably or certainly purchase the mixed yellow mobin and papaya structured product if they found it for sale.
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Capacidade antioxidante e triagem farmacológica de extratos brutos de folhas de Byrsonima crassifolia e de Inga edulis
(Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, 2012-03) POMPEU, Darly Rodrigues; ROGEZ, Hervé Louis Ghislain; MONTEIRO, Karin Maia; TINTI, Sirlene V.; CARVALHO, João Ernesto de
In order to evaluate the effect of two Amazonian species on chronic diseases linked with the oxidative processes, we performed antioxidant capacity analyses (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity - ORAC and Folin-Ciocalteu - PT assays) and pharmacological effects in vitro (antiproliferative effect) and in vivo (antinociceptive, antiinflammatory, antiulcerogenic effects) for ethanolic extracts (65:35; v/v; ethanol:water) from Byrsonima crassifolia (BC) and Inga edulis (IE) leaves. Both BC and IE extracts showed high ORAC values (1,422 and 694 mmol of Trolox equivalent/g of dry leaf, respectively) and high PT contents (35.93 and 24.50 mg gallic acid equivalent g-1 dry leaf, respectively). The ORAC values had no correlation with PT, suggesting the presence of other chemical groups in the antioxidant activity value. The two extracts did not present significant antiproliferative activity on nine lines of human tumor cells, and cytotoxic effect was detected only at the highest concentration. The antinociceptive effect was investigated using the hot plate test, and IE extract presented a longer latency (P < 0.05) 30 and 60 min after oral administration. The antiinﬂammatory activity was only observed at the highest concentration, suggesting that the antinociceptive effect observed was not due to the antiinflammatory effect. The extracts of both species reduced the ulcerative lesions produced by ethanol up to 84% (P < 0.05), suggesting a relation with the antioxidant capacity. More studies are necessary to elucidate the mechanisms of action involved on antiulcerative effects.
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Características físicas e químicas de frutos de pupunheira no Estado do Pará
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2013-09) CARVALHO, Ana Vânia; BECKMAN, Jacqueline Chaves; MACIEL, Renan de Almeida; FARIAS NETO, João Tomé de
The aim of this study was to assess the physical and physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits of 21 reproductive peach palms to help guide future research on genetic improvements of the species, especially regarding the fruit pulp. Fruits from each genetic material were characterized by fruit and seed size, moisture, protein, lipid, ash, fiber and total carotenoids. Average values for all studied variables were significantly different among all individuals. Protein values ranged from 4.20 to 6.79%, especially for B04-P20 that showed the highest value. Lipid levels varied markedly, with values ranging between 8.25 and 40.83%, and matrix B02-P30 presenting the greatest levels of lipids. Total carotenoids ranged from 8.02 to 124.90 mg/g, with matrices B02-P30 (124.90µg/g) and B05-P45 (123.04µg/g) presenting the highest values. The high total carotenoid values observed indicates that peach palms could make a significant contribution to antioxidants in the diet. Overall, the physical and physical-chemical assessment revealed significant differences among the studied reproductive individuals for the characters studied, indicating that this species offers considerable promise for future research on genetic improvements.
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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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Caracterização e processamento de leite bubalino em pó em secador por nebulização
(2005-09) GUERRA, Roberta Batista; NEVES, Elisa Cristina Andrade; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
This work aims to show the process development based on the spray dryer for the obtaining of powdered buffalo milk. For that, physiochemical analyses were made in the milk in natura and later in the powdered product, which was also submitted to microbiological analysis to be sure that it could be consumed by humans; and to sensorial analysis for obtaining information about the product's acceptance. Sorption isotherms for the powdered product were obtained at 25ºC with the purpose of perceiving the hygroscopic behavior. The buffalo's powdered milk presented the following characteristics: 3,4 % moisture content, 23,2% proteins, 46,1% fat, 4,2% ash, 0,5% soybean lecithin and 22,6% of total carbohydrates. The product was characterized as whole powdered buffalo milk, because it didn't suffer any standardization. Nutrient losses, during the process, were less then 5%, and just for proteins the variation was more than 15%. It can be justified by the desnaturation of the casein due to high temperatures (>80ºC). The powdered product presented type III sorption isotherms and the same behavior was observed for the whole powdered milk. Through sorption isotherms, the moisture content value, referent to the monolayer, was on an average of 4,4g H2O/100g dry solids, which confirms the process efficiency. The hysteresis behavior presented by the powdered product was similar of the whole powdered milk. The product acceptance was of 74%, close to the commercial powdered milk acceptance.
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Carcass quality of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) finished in silvopastoral system in the Eastern Amazon, Brazil
(2012-08) PEIXOTO, Maria Regina Sarkis; LOURENÇO JÚNIOR, José de Brito; FATURI, Cristian; GARCIA, Alexandre Rossetto; NAHÚM, Benjamim de Souza; LOURENÇO, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; OLIVEIRA, Kelly Cavalcanti Conor de
The influence of the diet on the quality of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) carcasses of crossbred Murrah and Mediterranean, concentrate fed on traditional (corn/soybean) or on agro-industrial residues (palm oil and coconut cakes) was studied. The animals were sacrificed in a slaughterhouse, and physical and physical-chemical analyses in the carcasses were carried out after 24 hours, and instrumental color and texture analyses of the Longissimus dorsi were carried out 48 hours after cooling. The animals supplemented with palm oil cake had better carcass conformation and fat trim, and differences (P<0.05) in the percentage of fat in the carcass fat thickness and coverage were observed.
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Change in physical and chemical characteristics related to the binomial time-temperature used in sous pasteurization see Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum)
(FEPMVZ Editora, 2016-02) KATO, Hellen Christina de Almeida; LOURENÇO, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques; ARAUJO, Eder Augusto Furtado; SOUSA, Consuelo Lúcia; JOELE, Maria Regina Sarkis Peixoto; RIBEIRO, Suezilde da Conceição Amaral
The goal of this study was to evaluate sous vide fish and assess the influence of time and temperature on the pasteurization process through quality parameters. The raw material (tambaqui fillets) and the sous vide underwent physical, physicochemical, and microbiological analyses. A sauce was prepared containing soy sauce, water, horseradish and garlic flakes. The product's pasteurization parameters of time and temperature were defined according to a 22 central composite rotatable design (CCRD), and the dependent variables were water holding capacity (WHC) and instrumental texture aiming at obtaining high WHC values for the product to maintain the desired juiciness. The microbiological analysis required by legislation have indicated that the fish fillets and sous vide were within de standard. The values of total coliforms found in the samples (fillets and sous vide) analyzed were below the critical level of 10² CFU/g. The counts of sulphite-reducing clostridia and psychrotrophic and mesophilic bacteria on plates in the samples were <1x10 CFU/g. In conclusion, temperature was the most important factor in the pasteurization process, significantly contributing to the quality of the final product. The mathematical models proposed were considered predictive for each response.
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Comportamento higroscópico da farinha de pupunha (Bactris gasipaes)
(2003-08) FERREIRA, Cristiane Damasceno; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
It was studied the hygroscopic behavior of the pupunha flour obtained by drying in the oven at 70°C. It was collected data of moisture adsorption for two temperatures (15°C and 35°C), using the static method, where the recipients with the capacity of 500mL, having saturated salt solutions, it was used as environment generators of constant relative humidity, ranging from 11% to 97%, which were submitted the samples of the product. From the equilibrium data, it was built isotherms of moisture adsorption, being observed type III isotherms, but even that the equilibrium moisture for the product decreases with the temperature increase. It was determined the isosteric heat of adsorption for different levels of equilibrium moisture and the equivalent moisture to the monolayer, which were inferior of 5g H2O/100 g s.s. It was verified the application of the GAB model in the equilibrium data prediction for the product. According to the results obtained, the pupunha flour shows low hygroscopicity, low affinity for water molecule.
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Comportamento higroscópico do açaí e cupuaçu em pó
(2008-12) SILVA, Alessandra Eluan da; SILVA, Luiza Helena Meller da; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
The aim of this work was to evaluate experimentally the adsorption and desorption isotherm of açaí (Euterpe oleracea) and cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) powders using a hygrometer AQUAlab3TE of Decagon. Three levels of temperature (15, 25 and 35 °C) were tested. The type III curves obtained suggest the materials are rich in carbohydrates. Four mathematical models were fitted to the experimental data, Handerson, Oswin, GAB, and modified BET by nonlinear regression analysis using the software STATISTICA for Windows 5.1B. The Oswin and GAB models were better fitted to the açaí and cupuaçu powder sorption data, respectively. The monolayer for açaí and cupuaçu powders was determined. The desorption heat of the açaí powder was also determined.
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Comportamento higroscópico do resíduo seco de camarão-rosa
(2007-12) ASSUNÇÃO, Alan Barros; PENA, Rosinelson da Silva
A study was made of the hygroscopic behavior of the dry residue of pink shrimp (Peneaus subtilis), characterized as being rich in total proteins (42.59%) and ash (22.01%). Adsorption and desorption isotherms were plotted at 10, 25 and 40 °C. The monolayer and desorption heat values were determined and thirteen mathematical models were fitted to experimental data to predict the sorption data. The product presented Type II isotherms. The adsorption data indicated that the product's microbiological stability (aw < 0.6) would require the dry residue to contain moisture of less than 13.0 g H2O.100 g–1 dry solids in adsorption and 14.0 g H2O.100 g–1 dry solids in desorption. The monolayer's desorption values indicated that, in order to avoid unnecessary loss of energy, the residue should not be dried to a moisture level below 7.29 g H2O.100 g–1 dry solids. The values of desorption heat indicated that large amounts of energy were not required to dry the residue to appropriate levels of moisture to attain microbiological stability (aw < 0.6). The best models for predicting the sorption isotherms of the residue were Oswin and Halsey (biparametric); GAB, modified BET, Hailwood-Horrobin, Anderson, Anderson-Hall and Gascoyne-Pethig (triparametric).
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Effect of adding fatty acids and surfactant on the functional properties of biodegradable films prepared with myofibrillar proteins from acoupa weakfish (cynoscion acoupa). Food science and technology
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-06) PEREIRA, Gleice Vasconcelos da Silva; PEREIRA, Glauce Vasconcelos da Silva; NEVES, Eleda Maria Paixão Xavier; JOELE, Maria Regina Sarkis Peixoto; LIMA, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de; LOURENÇO, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques
This research aimed to assess the properties of biodegradable films prepared with lyophilized myofibrillar proteins (LMP) from fish filleting residues, fatty acids (stearic, palmitic, and caproic), and surfactant (SLS). The films were characterized to assess the effects of adding those components. Adding fatty acids and SLS resulted in more flexible films with higher elongation values compared to the LMP film. The films prepared with 5% stearic acid and 10% SLS and with 10% palmitic acid and 20% SLS had higher tensile strength compared to the LMP film. Solubility reached 100% in the films added with 10% fatty acids with and without SLS. Increasing the concentration of fatty acids and SLS led to less transparent films. Microscopy analysis showed changes in the morphological structure of the films added with fatty acids and SLS, resulting in whitish films when greater SLS contents were used.
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Enriquecimento de compostos fenólicos de folhas de Inga edulis por extração em fase sólida: quantificação de seus compostos majoritários e avaliação da capacidade antioxidante
(2010) DIAS, Aécio Luís de Sousa; SOUZA, Jesus Nazareno Silva de; ROGEZ, Hervé Louis Ghislain
A phenolic fraction was obtained from of the acetone-water-acetic acid extract of Inga edulis leaves, by liquid-liquid partition and SPE-C18 cartridges. This method provided an increase of 108, 66, 51, 50 and 36% of flavonols, proanthocyanidins, total polyphenols, gallotannins and flavanols, respectively. The major phenolics in purified fraction were procyanidin B2, catechin and myricetin-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside, which achieved increases of 111, 47 and 45%, respectively, after SPE. Acid hydrolysis confirmed the presence of procyanidins, prodelphinidins and glycosylated flavonoids.
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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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Estudo das propriedades físico-químicas e microbiológicas no processamento da farinha de mandioca do grupo d'água
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2007-06) CHISTÉ, Renan Campos; COHEN, Kelly de Oliveira; MATHIAS, Erla de Assunção; RAMOA JÚNIOR, Afonso Guilherme Araújo
The aim of this work was to define the physical-chemical characterization of the processing stages of cassava flour from the water group and identify microbiological and physical contaminants. The samples were collected in a flour mill located in Castanhal, Pará. The selected points were: peeled and washed cassava after (MD); triturated cassava (MT), pressed cassava (MP); and cassava flour (FM) analysing humidity and acidity at all the points of collection and for the cassava flour, ash, water activity, proteins, fats and starch. The initial humidity of the MD sample was from 59.22 to 62.64%, obtaining the flour humidity from 1.43 to 2.12%. The initial acidity was high (from 4.91 to 5.96 meq NaOH.100 g -1) in the MD, gradually increasing until attaining flour (6.54 to 10.19 meq NaOH.100 g -1), whereby legislation requires 3 meq NaOH.100 g -1. For the starch, the value was from 73.19 to 75.31% according to legislation (minimum 70%). The flour showed an acceptable value for the legislation to Coliformes (<3 NMP.g -1). For the Bacillus cereus, the flour showed a value of <1 x 101 UFC.g -1, allowing for the legislation and absence of Salmonella. The flour showed dirtiness.