Green banana biomass (Musa spp.) as a natural food additive in artisanal tomato sauce.

This study aimed to prepare artisanal tomato sauce (TSC, control) containing 10% (TS10) or 20% (TS20) of whole green banana biomass (GBB). Tomato sauce formulations were evaluated for storage stability, sensory acceptability, and color and sensory parameters correlations. Data were subjected to Analysis of Variance, followed by the comparison of means by Tukey's test (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01). Correspondence analysis was used to assess the responses to a Check-All-That-Apply questionnaire. A significant effect was observed (p > 0.05) for the interaction between storage time and GBB addition on all physicochemical parameters. GBB reduced titratable acidity and total soluble solids (p < 0.05), possibly because of its high content of complex carbohydrates. All tomato sauce formulations had adequate microbiological quality for human consumption after preparation. Sauce consistency increased with increasing GBB concentrations, improving the sensory acceptance of this attribute. All formulations achieved the minimum threshold for overall acceptability (70%). A thickening effect was observed with the addition of 20% GBB, resulting in significantly (p < 0.05) higher body, higher consistency, and reduced syneresis. TS20 was described as firm, very consistent, light orange in color, and very smooth. The results support the potential of whole GBB as a natural food additive.

Condições higiênico-sanitárias e Boas Práticas de Manipulação em quiosques na cidade de Pombal-PB / Hygienic-sanitary conditions and good handling practices in kiosks in the city of Pombal-PB

O constante aumento no número de estabelecimentos alimentícios como forma de obtenção de renda, associado à inexperiência dos produtores iniciantes, vem colocando em risco a segurança alimentar do consumidor. Neste contexto, objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar e discutir as condições higiênico-sanitárias e a aplicação das Boas Práticas de Manipulação em quiosques localizados na cidade de Pombal-PB. Para isso, foi aplicado Check List adequado para análise das Boas Práticas de Manipulação, conforme a RDC n° 275 e RDC nº 216. Verificou-se que os quiosques avaliados mostraram-se em condições inadequadas para o funcionamento devido inconformidades com a maioria dos parâmetros aplicados, tornando-se necessária uma maior fiscalização por parte dos órgãos competentes.