Physicochemical, antioxidant, rheological, and sensory properties of juice produced with guava pulp and peel flour.

Juice formulations containing guava pulp and different amounts (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%) of its by-product flour (GBF) were developed and evaluated for antioxidant activity, total phenolic compounds, physicochemical, rheological, microbiological and sensorial parameters. The GBF addition to guava juice increased the acidity and altered the color and rheological parameters, especially at higher levels (3% and 5%). There was an increase in the content of dietary fiber, anthocyanins and antioxidant activity with GBF addition, but no changes occurred in the soluble solids, total phenolic compounds, and ascorbic acid content. The guava juice containing 1% GBF received better sensory scores when compared with the 3% and 5% GBF formulations. Storage at 4o C for 21 days affected most of the parameters examined, but the microbiological parameters remained stable. Shelf life of 14 days is recommended to maintain the physicochemical and antioxidants characteristics of guava juice.

Safflower seed supplementation in lamb feed: effects upon fatty acid profile and quality of meat patty formulations.

The aims of this study were to determine the fatty acid profile of meat from lambs fed with different levels of safflower seed (0%, 7.5%, and 15%) and, also, to compare the characteristics of the meat patties prepared from this lamb meat (LMP) with beef meat patties (BMP). The safflower seed-supplemented diet did not change the contents of polyunsaturated and unsaturated fatty acids, except for C22:1. All meat patty formulations were considered safe for consumption. The values of cooking yield, shrinkage, water absorption index, luminosity (L*), and redness (a*) were similar for the LMP and BMP tested. While the safflower seed-supplemented diet did not alter the moisture, ash, and protein levels of LMP, the lipid content was lower than that in BMP. The incorporation of 15% safflower seed into lamb feed contributed to promoting better sensory attributes of the meat patties. Most of the physicochemical properties evaluated were similar among LMP and BMP. However, to improve the sensory properties of the product, dietary supplementation with 15% safflower seed is recommended.