Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical composition, color and sensory acceptance of low-fat açaí and cupuaçu nectar, as well as changes in these parameters during storage. Nectars were prepared with açaí pulp previously defatted by centrifugation on a pilot scale. The study consisted of two steps. In the first step, the physicochemical characteristics, instrumental color, and sensory acceptance of the nectar prepared with low-fat açaí pulp were evaluated and compared with those of nectar prepared with full-fat açaí pulp. In the second step, titratable acidity, pH, soluble solids, anthocyanin content, instrumental color, and sensory acceptance of the low-fat açaí and cupuaçu nectar were evaluated for 6 months of storage at 25°C in the absence of light. The use of low-fat açaí pulp resulted in nectars with good overall acceptance, but with lower scores for color acceptance than those of the full-fat nectar. The low-fat nectar remained stable with respect to acidity, pH, and soluble solid content during storage for up to 180 days. However, there was degradation of anthocyanins, which had a negative impact on the product color and sensory acceptance over time. Under the conditions evaluated, the estimated product shelf life is up to 120 days.

The mixture of Brazil nut flour and green banana flour can improve the nutritional value of school meals, allowing for the use of regional ingredients derived from family agriculture. This study aimed to assess the stability of porridge pre-mixtures made with Brazil nut flour and green banana flour during six months of storage. Two types of pre-mixture were evaluated: with and without milk powder. These mixtures were packed in polyethylene/metallized polyester film, vacuum-sealed, and stored at room temperature. The products were evaluated for physicochemical composition, and every 30 days for moisture content, water activity, titratable acidity, pH, peroxide value and acidity of the lipid phase, total and thermotolerant coliforms, yeasts and molds, and sensory acceptance. There was no difference between the mixtures for the parameters evaluated. Moisture content, water activity, acidity of the lipid phase, and the yeast and mold count increased with storage time. The growth of yeasts and molds was more pronounced after 90 days of storage, when water activity reached the limit of 0.60. Although both products had good sensory acceptance throughout the period of study, it is recommended that the shelf life does not exceed 90 days.

A proteólise, as propriedades viscoelásticas e a aceitação sensorial de queijo prato light fabricado com e sem adição de cultura adjunta (CAD) foram avaliadas. Os queijos foram fabricados a partir de leite microfiltrado. Dois tratamentos foram testados em duplicata: o queijo controle foi fabricado apenas com cultura mesófila tradicional (acidificante e aromatizante), e o outro foi fabricado com adição de CAD (Lactobacillus helveticus), além da cultura tradicional. A composição dos queijos foi determinada no quinto dia após a fabricação. A proteólise e as propriedades reológicas foram avaliadas nos dias 5, 25 e 45 após a fabricação. Os parâmetros viscoelásticos foram obtidos a partir de testes de relaxação. As amostras foram avaliadas sensorialmente por meio de testes de aceitação. Não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05) na composição dos queijos. Os índices de profundidade de proteólise foram significativamente (p<0,05) maiores ao final do tempo de maturação para o queijo fabricado com adição de CAD. As propriedades viscoelásticas dos queijos não foram influenciadas pelo uso de CAD (p>0,05). Nos testes de aceitação sensorial, o queijo produzido com CAD obteve notas significativamente (p<0,05) mais altas para os atributos aroma, textura e impressão global. Em relação ao atributo intenção de compra, 70% dos consumidores, certamente ou provavelmente, comprariam o queijo com CAD, enquanto apenas 43,4% teriam a mesma atitude em relação ao queijo controle.

Proteolysis, viscoelastic properties and sensory acceptance of reduced fat Prato cheeses made with and without adjunt culture (AC) were evaluated. The cheeses were made from microfiltered milk. Two different treatments were replicated twice: control cheese was made only with traditional starter, while the other was made with the addition of both AC (Lactobacillus helveticus) and traditional starter. Cheese composition was determined after 5 days of manufacture. Proteolysis and rheological properties were evaluated after 5, 25 and 45 days. Viscoelastic parameters were obtained using relaxation tests. Cheese sensory properties were evaluated using acceptability tests. There was no statistical difference (p>0,05) in cheese composition. The proteolysis depth indexes were significantly higher (p<0.05) at the end of maturation for cheese made with AC. There was no statistical difference (p>0.05) in viscoelastic parameters for cheeses made with and without AC. Sensory acceptability tests indicated significant difference (p<0.05) between samples for flavor, texture and global impression. Cheese made with AC was better graded than cheese made only with starter. Buying intention grades showed that 70% consumers would certainly or probably buy cheese made with AC, while only 43.4% would behave the same with control cheese.

O efeito da concentração do leite por ultrafiltração na composição e proteólise do queijo Minas Frescal de baixo teor de gordura durante o armazenamento refrigerado foi determinado. Três bateladas de queijo foram processadas em um dia, usando leite ultrafiltrado a três diferentes fatores de concentração (FC): 2:1, 3:1 e 4:1. A fabricação dos queijos foi realizada em duplicata. A evolução da proteólise foi acompanhada através da determinação do pH, acidez titulável e índices de proteólise nos dias 2, 10, 20 e 30 após a fabricação. Os fatores de concentração testados não afetaram significativamente a composição e a proteólise do queijo. Para todos os queijos, o pH diminuiu com o tempo, enquanto a acidez e os índices de extensão e profundidade de proteólise aumentaram. Portanto, a inclusão de proteínas do soro pela ultrafiltração não inibiu a ação proteolítica do coagulante. Para a faixa de FC estudada, os efeitos negativos associados ao aumento do teor de umidade dos queijos (maior intensidade de glicólise e proteólise e maior suscetibilidade a microrganismos contaminantes) predominaram sobre as potenciais vantagens tecnológicas do uso da técnica de ultrafiltração. Em função disso, observou-se uma tendência de diminuição da vida útil desses queijos, em relação aos queijos fabricados pelo método tradicional.

The effect of milk concentration by ultrafiltration on the chemical composition and proteolysis of low fat Minas Frescal cheese during refrigerated storage was determined. Three batches of cheese were made in one day using milk concentrated by ultrafiltration at three different concentration factors (CF): 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1. Cheese making was replicated on a different day. Protein breakdown, as well as pH and titratable acidity changes, were monitored during cheese storage for 2, 10, 20 and 30 days. It was observed that pH decreased with time, while titratable acidity and protein breakdown increased. The different concentration factors tested did not significantly change cheese composition and proteolysis, which means that the inclusion of whey proteins did not inhibit rennet proteolytic activity as expected. This leads us to believe that potential advantages associated with the use of ultrafiltration retentates in cheesemaking were compensated by negative effects related to the high humidity level of low fat cheese made from ultrafiltration retentates. Consequently, the shelf-life of this typically Brazilian cheese was lower than that of cheese made by conventional procedures.

Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o rendimento e a recuperação de gordura e proteína de queijos Minas Frescal com baixo teor de gordura fabricados a partir de leite concentrado por ultrafiltração a fatores de concentração (FC) 2:1, 3:1 e 4:1. Os ensaios foram realizados em duplicata. Para cada repetição, foi determinada a composição físico-química do leite, permeado, retentados, soros e queijos. Estatisticamente, não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05) entre a composição dos diferentes queijos. Entretanto, foi observado que os teores de gordura e proteína tenderam a aumentar com o aumento do fator de concentração. Os valores de recuperação de gordura (85,70; 88,47 e 92,81%) e proteína (76,84; 85,20 e 89,27%), assim como o rendimento ajustado (11,39; 12,03 e 12,66 kg queijo/100kg leite), apresentaram tendência de aumento com o aumento do FC, mas as diferenças não foram estatisticamente significativas (p>0,05).

Yield and fat/protein recoveries of low fat 'Minas Frescal' cheese made from ultrafiltration retentates at concentration factors (CF) of 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1 were determined. Two vats of cheese were made for each treatment. Chemical composition of milk, permeate, retentate, whey and cheese were determined. Fat and protein contents of cheese, as well as fat and protein recoveries (85.70, 88.47 and 92.81%, and 76.84, 85.20 and 89.27%, respectively), increased with increasing concentration factor, although no statistical significant difference was found. It was observed that cheese yield (11.39, 12.03 and 12.66kg cheese/100kg milk) also increased with increasing concentration factor, although without statistical difference.