Abstract The hydroelectrolytic beverages segment has been expading its market and introducing new flavors in order to meet the demand for new products. However, experimental studies find concerns about the chemical compositions of these drinks. The aim of this study was to develop a drink without synthetic coloring or flavoring, with functional attributes based on the bacaba (Oenocarpus bacaba Mart.) peel extract. Two hydroelectrolytic drinks were developed, one hypotonic and the other isotonic, containing 0.5 and 1.0% of bacaba peel extract. Physicochemical characterization, determination of total phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and antioxidant capacity were perfomed, in addition to color evaluation, as well as sensory analysis by means of preference tests. The developed formulations showed potential antioxidant activity and natural red coloring due to the phenolic compounds and anthocyanins present in the beverages. The sensory evaluation indicated positive acceptance by the tasters regarding the addition of the bacaba peel extract to the beverage formulations. The developed formulations demonstrated that the use of the bacaba peel is a viable option for the production of sports drinks, acting as a natural dye and offering health benefits due to its bioactive compounds.

RESUMO: Durante o processamento do arroz são gerados grandes volumes de resíduos, desde a pré-limpeza até o beneficiamento. Alguns destes resíduos, por apresentarem elevado teor de amido e fibras, podem ser utilizados na produção de etanol. O objetivo foi avaliar a viabilidade técnica do resíduo da pré-limpeza e do arroz em casca tipo III como matéria-prima para a produção de etanol, a partir da hidrólise enzimática. Foi analisada a composição centesimal dos resíduos e, em seguida, o pré-tratamento. A hidrólise enzimática foi realizada por dois procedimentos, o primeiro com as enzimas separadas e o segundo com as enzimas atuando simultaneamente. O teor de amido foi de 41,18 e 53,41%; de fibras 30,44% e 23,39%, dentre as quais 6,53 e 4,41% foi de lignina, para o resíduo da pré-limpeza e o arroz em casca, respectivamente. Com o pré-tratamento alcalino, a lignina reduziu em 47,94 e 18,23% para o resíduo da pré-limpeza e para o arroz em casca tipo III, respectivamente. A eficiência da hidrólise foi de 22,61 e 15,32% para a enzima celulase, e 82,18 e 87,07% para as enzimas amilolíticas no resíduo da pré-limpeza e no arroz em casca tipo III, respectivamente. A hidrólise com as enzimas separadas apresentou maior rendimento em açúcar redutor. Sendo assim, o resíduo da pré-limpeza e o arroz em casca do tipo III podem ser considerados matérias-primas viáveis para produção de etanol, visando agregação de valor e o aumento da sustentabilidade na cadeia produtiva do arroz.

ABSTRACT: Over post-harvest steps of rice, from pre-cleaning to processing, a large amount of by-product is generated. Some of these by-products, due to their high starch and fiber content can be used in ethanol production. The objective was to evaluate the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis conditions on the production of reducing sugars, from pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, as well as the effect of the pre-treatment of its fibers, targeting the use of these residues in ethanol fuel production. The proximate analysis was performed, followed by the pre-treatment of samples. Enzymatic hydrolysis was conducted in two ways: using one enzyme at a time or applying them simultaneously. The starch content was 41.18 and 53.41%; the fibers were 30.44 and 23.39%, of which 6.53 and 4.41% were lignin, for the pre-cleaning residue and paddy rice, respectively. Alkaline pre-treatment reduce lignin content by 47.94 and 18.23% for the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, respectively. Hydrolysis efficiency was 22.61 and 15.32% for the cellulase enzyme, and 82.18 and 87.07% for the amylolytic enzymes in the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, respectively. The hydrolysis with the separated enzymes presented higher reducing sugar yields. Therefore, the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice can be used for ethanol production by its enzymatic hydrolysis, aiming to add value and to increase the sustainability of the rice production chain.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional characteristics, bioactive compounds and microbiological quality during the processing and frozen storage of cashew pulps. Cashew pulps from 4 batches and 3 different sequential stages of industrial processing and storage (after pulping, after pulp thawing that was stored for 3 months in a drum, and 90 days after packaging in bugs and frozen storage at –20 °C) were obtained and submitted to the following analyses: pH, total soluble solids (TSS), color (L*, c* and H°), acidity, ascorbic acid, glucose reducing sugars, total phenols, antioxidant potential by reducing DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and microbiological parameters (Fungi, psychrotrophic bacteria and coliforms). There was interaction between batches and processing steps for all evaluated parameters, except phenols in acetone extract. The acidity of all batches verified was below of the minimum value recommended by current legislation. Sugars, acidity, ascorbic acid and color were negatively affected during processing. The phenolic compounds presented slight modifications, with a slight increase between the first two stages. Although the antioxidant potential presented variations, there was no single response profile for all batches. High microbial counts were observed after pulping, however there were considerable reductions throughout the processing/storage.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical and chemical changes in cashew nut flour under different packaging and storage conditions. The flour samples were characterized according to their chemical composition, packaged in polystyrene trays associated with covering chloride polyvinyl (PVC), plastic pot of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), plastic packaging polyethylene (POL) and without coating polystyrene trays (CON). All packages were stored for 225 days, evaluating every 45 days the moisture content of the flour as well as extracting their oil by the cold method for characterization on the following indexes: acidity, saponification, iodine, peroxide and refraction. There was slight and gradual increase in the moisture content from the 45th to the 225th day, especially for products packaged in PVC and without coating polystyrene trays (CON). The oil saponification indexes showed gradual decrease during storage, especially in flour without packaging (CON). There was a gradual increase in the iodine index until the 135th day, followed by decay. The acidity and peroxide indexes increased along with the storage time. However packages with lower oxygen and moisture permeability, such as PET and POL, minimized such changes, being therefore the most suitable for long-term storage.

Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos de diferentes recobrimentos e temperaturas de armazenamento na conservação de laranjas Champagne. Após refrigeração e sanitização, os frutos foram submetidos aos seguintes tratamentos: 1) controle, sem recobrimento; 2) frutos recobertos com fécula de mandioca a 2% (m/v); 3) frutos recobertos com fécula de mandioca a 4% (m/v); 4) embalagem com filme de PVC esticável; 5) embalagem em saco plástico de polietileno de baixa densidade. Estes frutos foram, em seguida, armazenados em três diferentes temperaturas: ambiente (25ºC / 70 ± 5% UR) e em câmara fria a 3ºC e a 8ºC, com 85 ± 5% UR. Determinou-se a perda de massa pelos frutos; no suco, foram determinados o pH e os sólidos solúveis (SS), a acidez titulável, os açúcares totais e o ácido ascórbico. As amostragens foram realizadas a cada 4 dias, durante 24 dias, nos frutos armazenados em condição ambiente, e a cada 10 dias, durante 60 dias de armazenamento, nos frutos mantidos em câmara fria. Os frutos armazenados a 3ºC apresentaram menor perda de massa. Os frutos do controle e os revestidos com fécula, independentemente da temperatura de estocagem, tiveram perdas maiores do que aqueles embalados em filme de PVC e polietileno. A acidez apresentou redução ao longo do armazenamento em todas as temperaturas estudadas e sem diferenças entre os revestimentos/embalagens. Os tratamentos e o período de armazenamento, independentemente da temperatura, não influenciaram nos resultados de pH, teores de SS, açúcares totais e ácido ascórbico. Os frutos refrigerados a 3ºC mantiveram a qualidade por até 60 dias, desde que acondicionados com polietileno e PVC, enquanto que, sob a temperatura ambiente, a qualidade dos frutos embalados com estes filmes foi mantida por até 20 dias. Frutos embalados com o filme de polietileno apresentaram sinais de podridão e odor estranho a partir do 20º dia, quando armazenados a 25ºC, e a partir do 50º dia, quando armazenados a 8ºC.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different types of coating, temperatures and storage times in the conservation of 'Champagne' oranges. After cooling and sanitizing, the fruits were submitted to the following treatments: 1) control, 2) coating with 2% cassava starch (m/v), 3) coating with 4% cassava starch (m/v), 4) coating with stretchable PVC film and 5) coating with low density polyethylene film. The fruits were stored at three different temperatures: ambient (25ºC / 70 ± 5% RH) and in cold rooms at 3ºC and at 8ºC with 85 ± 5% RH. The loss in mass of the fruits was determined and also the pH, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity, total sugars and ascorbic acid of the juices. Samples were taken every 4 days for 24 days for the fruits stored under ambient conditions, and every 10 days for 60 days for those stored in the cold. The fruits stored at 3 ºC showed a lower mass loss. Regardless of storage temperature, the control fruits and those coated with starch showed higher losses of mass than those coated with PVC and polyethylene. The acidity declined slightly during storage at all temperatures and with all treatments. Independent of temperature, the treatments and storage period had no influence on the pH, solids, total sugar and ascorbic acid contents. Fruit stored at 3ºC maintained their quality for up to 60 days if packed in polyethylene or PVC, whilst at room temperature, the quality of the fruits packed in these films was maintained for 20 days. Fruits packed in polyethylene film showed signs of rot and a strange odour as from the 20th day when stored at 25ºC, and as from the 50th day when stored at 8ºC.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho determinar a influência do nível de processamento mínimo e atmosfera modificada na qualidade de laranja 'Champagne' minimamente processada armazenada sob refrigeração. Laranjas submetidas aos seguintes processos: a) remoção do albedo; b) remoção do albedo e flavedo; c) segmentada em gomos, foram acondicionadas em embalagem sem revestimento (controle), com filme de polietileno, com filme de PVC, com revestimento comestível de gelatina a 3% e em pote plástico com tampa de poliestireno. O armazenamento dos frutos foi realizado a 5 ± 1 °C por oito dias, sendo submetidos a análises físico-químicas e microbiológicas a cada dois dias. A maior perda de massa ocorreu em frutos sem flavedo e segmentados, sem revestimento e com película de gelatina. À medida que avançou o período de armazenamento, observou-se ligeira elevação no teor de SST para os tratamentos com maior perda de massa e redução da acidez e ácido ascórbico, sem efeito da embalagem. As contagens microbianas não ultrapassaram os limites preconizados em nenhum tratamento, entretanto, maiores contagens foram verificadas no final do armazenamento. As frutas minimamente processadas embaladas em potes de poliestireno com tampa, filmes de polietileno e PVC mantiveram boa aparência com poucas modificações nas características físico-químicas e microbiológicas até o 8° dia de armazenamento.

The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of the level of minimal processing and modified atmosphere on the quality of 'Champagne' orange stored under refrigeration. The fruits were subjected to the following processing: a) whole fruit without flavedo; b) whole fruit without flavedo and albedo; and c) segmented into wedges and packed as follows: uncoated packaging (control); polyethylene film; PVC film; gelatin-based edible films (3%); and polyesthyrene translucent plastic container with a lid. The minimally processed oranges were stored at 5 ± 1°C for 8 days and were subjected to physicochemical and microbiological analyses every two days. Greater weight loss occurred in fruits without flavedo and segmented, uncoated, and coated with the edible gelatin film During storage, there was a slight increase in Total Soluble Solids (TSS) for the treatments with greater weight loss and reduction in acidity and ascorbic acid, regardless of the packaging type. The microbial counts did not exceed the acceptable limits in the treatments; however, higher counts were observed at the end of storage. The minimally processed fruit packed in lidded polystyrene containers and polyethylene and PVC films kept their overall fresh visual appearance with a few physicochemical and microbiological changes up to the 8th day of storage.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar a germinação de girassóis híbridos BRS 191 e C11 com finalidade de reduzir o teor de AF e aumentar as atividades de phytases e fosfatases endógenas. A concentração do AF nos aquênios de girassóis híbridos variou de 2,16 a 2,83 g /100g de amostra (p< 0,005). As atividades de fitases e fosfatases de girassóis BRS191 e C11 foram elevadas no 4º e 5º dia de germinação, respectivamente, com liberação do fósforo necessário para o desenvolvimento da semente. Estes resultados indicam que o AF do girassol hibrido reduz e a atividade de phytase aumenta em períodos distintos da germinação, possibilitando assim a aplicação desta enzima no controle do teor de AF em cereais, melhorando o seu valor nutricional.

The objective of this work was to investigate the germination of hybrid sunflowers BRS191 and C11 as a means of lowering phytic acid (PA) content by enhancing the activity of endogenous phytase and acid phosphatase. The concentration of PA in hybrid sunflower achenes varied from 2.16 to 2.83g/100g of sample (p < 0.05). The phytase and acid phosphatase activities of sunflowers BRS191 and C11 were the highest on the 4th and 5th days of germination, respectively, with the release of the phosphorus. These results indicated that hybrid sunflower PA reduced and enhance phytase activity at distinct germination periods, which could open up the possibility of applying these enzymes in the control of PA content in cereals, thus improving their nutritional value.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes embalagens nas características físico-químicas de jabuticabas da cultivar 'paulista', sob condições de temperatura ambiente (25°C) e refrigeração (8°C). Os frutos foram analisados no início do experimento (tempo 0) e no 2°, no 4°, no 6° e no 8° dia de armazenamento, em temperatura ambiente, e no 3°, no 6°, no 9° e no 12° dia, em câmara de refrigeração, sob diferentes condições de recobrimento (controle, filme PVC, plástico de polietileno e fécula de araruta a 2% gelatinizada). Estes foram avaliados quanto à perda de massa fresca, pH, acidez titulável, teor de sólidos solúveis (°Brix), teor de ácido ascórbico e teor de açúcares redutores. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em fatorial 2 x 4 x 4, com três repetições. A embalagem de PVC e polietileno demonstraram ser eficientes em reduzir as perdas de massa em ambas as condições de temperatura. A refrigeração foi importante para a manutenção pós-colheita da jabuticaba, pois manteve a qualidade dos frutos armazenados até 12 dias, em comparação com os frutos armazenados em temperatura ambiente, por oito dias. A interação tempo e embalagem foi significativa para os parâmetros perda de massa, pH, teor de sólidos solúveis, vitamina C e açúcares redutores, exceto para acidez. No entanto, não se pode afirmar, com base nos resultados das análises químicas, qual dos tipos de embalagem proporcionou melhores condições de conservação.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different kinds of packing in araruta and jaboticabas cv paulista' physicochemistry characteristics, stored at room temperature (25°C) and at refrigeration (8°C). The fruits were analyzed at the beginning of experiment (time 0) and in the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th days of storage at room temperature, and in the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12nd days in the refrigeration camera under different cover conditions (control, PVC film, polyethylene plastic and araruta starch to 2% jellied). They were evaluated by the loss of fresh mass, pH, titrable acidity, soluble solids content (°Bx), ascorbic acid content and reducing sugar content. The experiment was carried out by completely randomized design in factorial 2 x 4 x 4 with three repetitions. The PVC film and polyethylene proved to be efficient in reducing the mass losses in both temperature conditions. The refrigeration was important for the post-harvest maintenance of jabuticaba, because it maintained the superior quality of fruits stored up to 12 days compared to the stored at room temperature for 8 days. The interaction time and packing was significant for most of the evaluated parameters, except for the acidity one. However it cannot be affirmed through the results of the chemical analyses which of the different types of packing tested showed better conservation conditions.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi ativar, extrair e caracterizar parcialmente a fitase em sementes germinadas de girassol (Helianthus annuus L.), híbrido M734, e avaliar o efeito da fitase no farelo de girassol. Sementes foram colocadas para germinar por oito dias em câmara a 25°C. A fitase foi extraída com CaCl2 2%, depois do quinto dia de germinação, e fracionada com (NH4)2SO4 até 80% de saturação. O extrato bruto foi caracterizado parcialmente e aplicado em farelo de girassol desengordurado para avaliar a hidrólise do fitato. Com a germinação, houve aumento na atividade da fitase e redução no teor de fitato. A maior atividade da fitase foi observada do quinto ao oitavo dia de germinação. A fitase das sementes germinadas aos cinco dias apresentou atividade ótima em pH de 5,2 e temperatura de 55ºC. A enzima se manteve estável, quando pré-aquecida por 10 minutos a 50ºC, com Vmáx de 1,87 U g-1 de amostra e Km de 0,29 mM, indicando alta especificidade pelo fitato. Quando aplicada no farelo de girassol desengordurado, depois de oito horas de incubação, a fitase hidrolisou 92% do fitato. A germinação de sementes de girassol estimula a atividade da fitase, o que facilita sua extração para a produção de alimentos livres de fitatos.

The objective of this work was to activate, extract and partially characterize the phytase in hybrid sunflower M734 (Hellianthus annuus). The enzyme was extracted from seeds germinated for eight days, with CaCl2 2%, fractionated with (NH4)2SO4 up to 80% saturation. The obtained crude extract was partially characterized and applied over defatted sunflower flour in order to evaluate the phytate hydrolysis. In germination, there was an increase in the phytase activity and a reduction of phytate content. The highest enzyme activity was observed from the 5th to the 8th day of germination. The phytase extracted from sunflower seeds at the 5th day of germination presented optimum activity at pH 5.2 and temperature at 55ºC. The phytase was heat stable at 50ºC for 10 minutes, and presented Vmax of 1.87 U g-1 of substract and Km of 0.29 mM, indicating high specificity to phytate. When applied over defatted sunflower flour, after eight hours of incubation the phytase hydrolyzed 92% of phytate. Sunflower seeds germination stimulates phytase activity, making easy the extraction process, in the production of phytate-free feed products.