Abstract The objective of this study was to use the passion fruit peel P. cincinnata Mast., as a viable alternative to produce food (flour and cookies) that is rich in fiber and environmentally sustainable. For this, fruit peels were obtained, which were hygienized, dehydrated and ground in a knife mill in order to develop the flour, which was then used in different concentrations in three formulations of chip cookies (using 10%, 20% and 30% of the flour developed). Analyzes physicochemical and microbiological composition were performed for both flour and for the cookies developed and a sensorial acceptance test was performed for the cookies. It was possible to observe that the flour had an adequate centesimal composition, when it was about quality and safety, as well as health benefits. As for the physicochemical composition, the flour had 5.79 ± 0.11% of ashes; 78.23 ± 0.84% of total carbohydrates; 5.78 ± 0.11% moisture; 4.83 ± 0.00% acidity; 3.74 ± 0.04 pH; 1.66 ± 0.06% lipids; 8.59 ± 0.82% protein and 58,3 g/100g dietary fiber. The study demonstrates its nutritional quality by reducing the lipid content of the final product, by comparing the formulation with 30% of the flour developed to the standard formulation, as well as increasing the ash content and acidity and reducing its pH when compared to the standard formulation, promoting the safety and quality of food. Flour presented promising capacity in the development of functional foods, health promoters, and environmental conservation by avoiding its inappropriate disposal.

Abstract The objective of the work was to develop a 70% cocoa chocolate containing ursolic and oleanolic acids isolated from Mansoa hirsuta DC and to evaluate the effects of its consumption on the health of individuals. Physical-chemical, microbiological and sensorial analyzes were made in the chocolates. In order to evaluate the health of individuals, a clinical trial was conducted with the developed chocolate, in which 45 volunteers, during 04 weeks, were divided into three groups: a test group, a placebo group and a control group. The individuals were submitted to laboratory and anthropometric tests on two occasions, before and after the clinical trial weeks. The analyzes revealed that the developed chocolate presented physical-chemical and microbiological characteristics within the standards accepted for bitter chocolate and presented good sensorial acceptance. The results of the clinical trial showed that the volunteers presented reduction in the anthropometric measurements and changes in the laboratory tests.

Abstract Objective to evaluate the perception of patients with type 2 diabetes through the threshold index test for the sweet taste. Methods a cross-sectional study with 80 adults of both genders, divided into two groups: control, composed of non-diabetics, and test, with diabetic patients. The evaluation of sensory perception held by the sensitivity test to determine the threshold index. The tests were conducted on five sections containing different concentrations of sucrose. Statistical analysis was held using the t test, adopted P<0.05. Results when comparing the average of the thresholds to detect sweet taste between diabetics and non-diabetics, it was known that diabetics are less sensitive to sweet stimuli. Conclusion individuals with Diabetes Mellitus 2 have higher threshold index value for the sweet taste, which may contribute to the increase in sugar consumption.

Resumo Objetivo avaliar a percepção sensorial de pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2, por meio do teste de índice limiar para o gosto doce. Métodos estudo transversal, composto por 80 adultos de ambos os sexos, divididos em dois grupos: controle, composto por não diabéticos, e teste, formado por pacientes diabéticos. Avaliação da percepção sensorial realizada pelo teste de sensibilidade para determinação do índice limiar. Testes conduzidos em cinco sessões, contendo as concentrações diferentes de sacarose. Análise estatística por meio do teste t, adotado p˂0,05. Resultados ao comparar a média dos limiares para detecção do gosto doce entre diabéticos e não diabéticos foi notório que os diabéticos são menos sensíveis ao estímulo doce. Conclusão indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus 2 apresentam valor de índice limiar maior para o gosto doce, o que pode contribuir para o aumento do consumo de açúcar.

O objetivo foi avaliar doces de leite produzidos sem adição de açúcar. Realizaram-se três formulações: doce com adição de açúcar (A), com edulcorante sucralose (B) e doce com ciclamato, sacarina e sorbitol (C). Nos doces B e C utilizou-se a carragena. Realizaram-se análises físico-quimicas, microbiológicas, exigidas pela legislação vigente, e análise sensorial. Nas análises de acidez não houve diferença significativa entre as amostras. O teor de gordura, a atividade de água e textura das amostras não diferiram entre os doces B e C, e esses diferiram estatisticamente do A. Nas análises de pH houve diferença significativa entre os doces. O teor de sólidos solúveis do doce A apresentou 63 °Brix, e os doces B e C, 26 °Brix. Na aceitação, observou-se diferença significativa para todos os atributos avaliados. Para sabor, o doce A foi mais aceito que os doces B e C, e o doce B mais que o C. Para atributo de textura sensorial e impressão global, o doce A foi mais aceito que os doces B e C, e esses apresentaram a mesma aceitação. Na análise de textura instrumental, os doces B e C não obtiveram a mesma força de resistência à penetração que o doce A. Todas as análises microbiológicas dos doces A, B e C apresentaram-se dentro dos padrões exigidos pela legislação vigente. Doce de leite com sucralose (B) mostrou-se uma boa alternativa para substituição do doce de leite com sacarose (A), uma vez que obteve boa aceitação para o atributo sabor.

This study was carried out to evaluate a milk fudge recipe prepared without addition of sugar. Three formulations were prepared: milk fudge with addition of sugar (A), with the sweetener sucralose (B), and with cyclamate, saccharin and sorbitol (C). Carrageenan was used in the formulations B and C. Physiochemical and microbiological analyses required by the Brazilian legislation and sensory analysis were performed. No significant difference was found in the acidity analyses among the samples, whereas significant difference was found for pH among the formulations. There was no significant difference in fat content, water activity and texture between formulations B and C, which statistically differed from formulation A. Soluble solids content for formulation A was 63 °Brix, whereas for formulations B and C was 26 °Brix. There was significant difference for acceptance for all attributes under evaluation. The sensory analysis indicated a higher acceptance for the flavor of formulation, A than formulations B and C, and B was preferred to C. Sensory tests for texture and global impression indicated that formulation A was preferred to B and C, and the last two had the same acceptance. The fat content of formulation A was lower than the other two. In the instrumental texture analysis, formulations B and C had lower resistance to penetration than formulation A. All microbiological analyses of formulations A, B and C complied with the standards required by the legislation. Milk fudge formulated with sucralose (B) is thus a good market alternative to formulations with sucrose (A), since it had similar acceptance to common milk fudges.