Quality and sensory acceptability of fish fillet (Oreochromis niloticus) with alginate-based coating containing essential oils.

The quality and sensory acceptability of fish fillet (Oreochromis niloticus) with alginate-based coating containing ginger and oregano essential oils (EO) were evaluated. The antioxidant activity of essential oil, coating, and fish were also investigated. In relation to lipid oxidation, a decrease was observed in fish with the edible coatings compared to the control being the coating with oregano EO the most effective and also with the highest antioxidant activity. Loss in color and weight were significantly lower with coating. Fish with coating maintained firmness whereas fish without coating became softer. Fish with edible coating and oregano essential oils showed higher sensory acceptability regarding to odor evaluated by consumers. Thus, edible coatings with essential oils as natural antioxidant improved the product quality and sensory acceptability.

Consumer profile and acceptability of cooked beef steaks with edible and active coating containing oregano and rosemary essential oils.

Fresh animal products are highly perishable and characterized by a short shelf-life. Edible coatings with natural antioxidants (essential oils: EOs) could improve stability, ensure quality, and increase the shelf-life of fresh products. Due to the strong flavor of EOs, their use should consider consumer preferences and sensory acceptability. This study evaluated the effects of edible coating (with oregano and rosemary essential oil) on beef in relation to consumer preferences, besides the determination of habits of consumption and buying intentions of consumers. Acceptability scores from three clusters of consumers was described. Coating with oregano was the preferred. The higher consumer acceptance and willingness to buy this product indicate a great potential and possibility of using coatings with essential oils in fresh animal products.

Clove and rosemary essential oils and encapsuled active principles (eugenol, thymol and vanillin blend) on meat quality of feedlot-finished heifers.

Forty Nellore heifers were fed (73days) with different diets: with or without essential oils (clove and/or rosemary essential oil) and/or active principle blend (eugenol, thymol and vanillin). The pH, fat thickness, marbling, muscle area and water losses (thawing and drip) were evaluated 24h post mortem on the Longissimus thoracis, and the effects of aging (14days) was evaluated on the meat cooking losses, color, texture and lipid oxidation. Antioxidant activity was also evaluated. Treatments had no effect (P>0.05) on pH, fat thickness, marbling, muscle area, thawing and drip losses. However, treatments affected (P<0.05) cooking losses, color, texture and lipid oxidation. The diets with essential oil and the active principle blend reduced the lipid oxidation and reduced the color losses in relation to control diet. Aging affected (P<0.05) texture and lipid oxidation. The essential oil and active principles or its blend have potential use in animal feed aiming to maintain/improve meat quality during shelf-life.

Percepção das famílias de crianças com paralisia cerebral: a fisioterapia e o processo de reabilitação contínua / The perception of the family of children with diagnosis of cerebral palsy: the physical therapy and the continued rehabilitation process

Os serviços de saúde desenvolvidos dentro de uma escola especial são de fundamental importância para o suporte e desenrolar das atividades focadas à criança com distúrbio motor. A ação ao intervir se dá sob peculiares e diversificados aspectos, proporcionando o suporte necessário para o desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor e pedagógico da criança com deficiência motora e/ou associadas. Este estudo discute a percepção das famílias de crianças com diagnóstico de Paralisia Cerebral frente ao processo de reabilitação contínua, pelo qual uma criança especial perpassa durante toda sua vida. A partir de uma articulação entre diferentes abordagens teóricas, dados obtidos com a análise de prontuários da entidade e em um estudo de campo com familiares ou responsáveis pela criança. O estudo de campo foi realizado em uma escola de educação especial também conhecida por ANPR – Associação Norte Paranaense de Reabilitação, que presta atendimento a crianças com distúrbios motores, utilizando-se uma abordagem metodológica qualitativo-quantitativa. No curso da pesquisa, foram realizadas 25 entrevistas semi-estruturadas com os familiares de crianças cujo diagnóstico era Paralisia Cerebral. Todas as famílias a serem contactadas foram pré-selecionadas a partir de uma triagem pelo setor de psicologia, para garantia de que a mesma não estivesse vivenciando nenhum momento de abalo ou instabilidade emocional. Os resultados apontam para uma evidente segurança das famílias quanto à equipe Multidisciplinar, com ênfase à fisioterapia, e ao processo de reabilitação proposto dentro da ANPR e vinculados ao SUS, em detrimento aos atendimentos e serviços públicos dasUnidades de Saúde externas à escola.