Physicochemical and sensorial characterization of yacon mixed juice with bioactive properties / Caracterização físico-química e sensorial de suco misto de yacon com propriedades bioativas

This study developed a palatable, acceptable, and functional mixed juice of pineapple (Ananas comosus var. Comosus), passion fruit (Passiflora edulis flavicarpa degener), and yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), with enhanced bioactive and prebiotic compounds. The ideal proportion of fruit and yacon was derived after planning a mixture with six formulations and by evaluating their bioactive compounds and organic acid profile. The best formulation sensory evaluation was performed by the Just-About-Right test (JAR) and global acceptance. The chosen mixed juice (M6 - 30% pineapple, 45% passion fruit, and 30% yacon) presented results that showed elevated levels of antioxidant activity (82.5% DPPH* inhibition), carotenoids (0.97 mg.100g-¹), and total polyphenols (70.28 mg.100g-¹). Total flavonols (23.95 mg.100g-¹), total anthocyanins (1.37 mg.100g-¹), gallic acid (3.13 µg.mL-¹), quercetin (2.25 µg.mL-¹), syringic acid (1.01 µg.mL-¹), citric acid (949.30 mg.100g-¹), malic acid (140.35 mg.100g-¹), and 0.58% of dietary fiber were also reported. Sensorially, consumers perceived high acidity, strong flavor, and a fibrous texture, which might have affected the global acceptance of the juice (6.0). Results indicated the feasibility of obtaining a functional and palatable mixed juice using yacon.

Este estudo objetivou desenvolver suco misto funcional, palatável e aceitável de abacaxi (Ananas comosus var. Comosus), maracujá (Passiflora edulis flavicarpa degenerer) e yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), enriquecido com compostos bioativos e prebióticos. A proporção ideal entre as frutas e o yacon foi resultado de planejamento de mistura com seis formulações e avaliação de perfil de compostos bioativos e ácidos orgânicos. A melhor formulação foi avaliada sensorialmente pelo teste Just About Right (JAR) e por aceitação global. O suco misto escolhido (M6 - 30% de abacaxi, 45% de maracujá e 30% de yacon) apresentou altos valores para atividade antioxidante (82,5% de inibição de DPPH *), carotenoides (0,97 mg/100g) polifenóis totais (70,28 mg/100g). Também foram detectados flavonóis totais (23,95 mg/100g), antocianinas totais (1,37 mg/100g), ácido gálico (3,13 µg/mL), quercetina (2,25 µg/mL), ácido siríngico (1,01 µg/mL), ácido cítrico (949,30 mg/100g), ácido málico (140,35 mg/100g) e 0,58% de fibra alimentar. Sensorialmente, os consumidores perceberam alta acidez, sabor forte e textura fibrosa, o que pode ter afetado a aceitação global (6,0). Os resultados indicam a possibilidade de obtenção de um suco misto funcional e palatável com yacon.

Chemical composition and functional properties of chocolate cakes formulated with yacon tube roots (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

This present work aimed at developing a cake using yacon flour (20% and 40%), for replacing partially thew heat flour. The products were characterized on the nutritional composition, glycemic index, glycemic charge and in vitro prebiotic effect. The physico chemical analyses showed a high fiber concentration in the experimental cakes, in compliance with the legislation in force, being 7.49g% for the cake A (yacon 20%)and 10.75g% for the cake B (yacon 40%). Low concentrations of available carbohydrates of 11.22g% and 9.35g% were found in both cake A and B, respectively. Glicemic index lower than 55 and glycemic chargelo wer than 10 were detected. The prebiotic effect was observed by keeping the lactic bacteria above 106UFC/g of substrate. On that account, cakes containing high fiber concentrations were achieved. Regard lessof the added amounts of yacon flour to the experimental cakes, they were classified as of low glycemic index and glycemic charges products, besides their in vitro prebiotic effect. (AU)

Freshcut: uma revisão / Freshcut: a review

O processamento mínimo tem sido descrito como a manipulação, preparo, embalagem e distribuição de produtos agrícolas, através de procedimentos como a seleção, limpeza, lavagem, descascamento e corte, que não afetem as suas características organolépticas e agreguem valor aos mesmos, resultando em produtos naturais, práticos, cujo preparo e consumo requerem menos tempo, atendendo às exigências da vida moderna. A finalidade dos alimentos minimamente processados e refrigerados é proporcionar ao consumidor um produto similar ao fresco, garantindo segurança e mantendo a qualidade nutritiva e sensorial. O processo tem despertado interesse para a realização de pesquisas, principalmente, relacionando as alterações microbiológicas, físico-químicas e sensoriais que influenciam a vida de prateleira destes produtos. O objetivo da presente revisão foi avaliar os principais aspectos que envolvem a qualidade e segurança na produção de produtos pré-processados.(AU)

The minimum processing has been described as the manipulation, preparation, packaging and distribution of agricultural products, through procedures like selection, cleaning, washing, peeling and cutting, which do not affect their organoleptic characteristics and add value to them. The process results in natural and practical products, which require less time for preparation and consumption to fulfill the demands of modern life. The purpose of minimally processed and cooled food is to provide a product that is similar to the fresh one to guarantee safety, maintaining the nutritive and sensory quality. The process has attracted attention to research mainly regarding microbiological, physicochemical and sensory alterations that influence the shelf life of these products. The target of the review was to evaluate the main aspects of the quality and security of minimum processing produce. (AU)