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The growing demand for alternative sources of non-animal proteins has stimulated research in this area. Mushrooms show potential in the innovation of plant-based food products. In this study, the aim was to develop prototype fish fillets analogues from Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms applying enzymatic treatment (ß-glucanase and transglutaminase-TG). A Plackett-Burman 20 experimental design was used to optimize forty variables. Oat flour (OF) exerted a positive effect on the hardness and gumminess texture parameters but a negative effect on cohesiveness and resilience. Soy protein isolate (SPI) exhibited a positive effect on elasticity, gumminess and chewiness, while acacia gum had a negative effect on elasticity, cohesiveness and resilience. After sensory analysis the assay with 1% cassava starch, 5% OF, 5% SPI, 0.1% transglutaminase (240 min/5 °C), 1% coconut oil, 1% soybean oil, 0.2% sodium tripolyphosphate, 0.6% ß-glucanase (80 °C/10 min) and without ß-glucanase inactivation was found to exhibit greater similarity to fish fillet. The classes hydrocarbons, alcohols and aldehydes are the predominant ones in aromatic profile analysis by chromatography and electronic nose. It is concluded that a mushroom-based analogue of fish fillet can be prepared using enzymatic treatment with TG.

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BACKGROUND: Coffee roasting is one of the crucial steps in obtaining a high-quality product as it forms the product's color and flavor characteristics. Roast control is made by visual inspection or traditional instruments such as the Agtron spectrophotometer, which can have high implementation costs. Therefore, the present study evaluated colorimetric approaches (a bench colorimeter, smartphone digital images, and a colorimetric sensor) to predict the Agtron roasting degrees of whole and ground coffee. Two calibration approaches were assessed, that is, multiple linear regression and least-squares support vector machine. For that, 70 samples of whole and ground roasted coffees comprising the Agtron roasting range were prepared. RESULTS: The results showed that all three colorimetric acquisition types were efficient for the model building, but the bench colorimeter and the smartphone digital images generally performed with good determination coefficients and low errors as measured by external validation. For the whole bean coffee, the best model presented a determination coefficient (R2) of 0.99 and a root-mean-squared error (RMSE) of 1.91%, while R2 of 0.99 and RMSE of 0.87% was obtained for ground coffee, both using the colorimeter. CONCLUSION: The obtained models presented good prediction capability, as assessed by external validation and randomization tests. The obtained findings point to an alternative for coffee roasting monitoring that can lead to higher digitalization and local control of the process, even for smaller producers, due to its lower costs. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and avocado oil (AVO) are recognized for their unique sensory characteristics and bioactive compounds. Declared blends with other vegetable oils are legal, but undeclared mixing is a common type of fraud that can affect product quality and commercialization. In this sense, this study explored strategies to mitigate the influence of lighting in order to make digital image colorimetry (DIC) using a smartphone more robust and reliable for predicting the soybean oil content in EVOO and AVO blends. Calibration models were obtained by multiple linear regression using the images' RGB values. Corrections based on illuminance and white reference were evaluated to mitigate the lightness effect and improve the method's robustness and generalization capability. Lastly, the prediction of the built model from data obtained using a distinct smartphone was assessed. The results showed models with good predictive capacities, R2 > 0.9. Generally, models solely based on GB values showed better predictive performances. The illuminance corrections and blank subtraction improved the predictions of EVOO and AVO samples, respectively, for image acquisition from distinct smartphones and lighting conditions as evaluated by external validation. It was concluded that adequate data preprocessing enables DIC using a smartphone to be a reliable method for analyzing oil blends, minimizing the effects of variability in lighting and imaging conditions and making it a potential technique for oil quality assurance.

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The aim of this study was to examine the use of antioxidants on the oxidative stability of poultry offal oil used in the pet food industry. Five commercial synthetic and two natural antioxidants were used in the following treatments: Control (CON); CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH95); CON + (BHT + BHA); CON + (BHA + PG + CA); CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH70); CON + BHA; CON + (ASC + rosemary); and CON + (ASC + tocopherols). Inclusion levels were 0.5% for the synthetic and 0.625% for the natural antioxidants. Oxidative stability was determined at three temperatures (90, 110 and 130 ºC). To determine the fatty acid profile, the original sample of the offal oil was considered a negative control. The fatty acids were determined based on the preparation of methyl esters by a transesterification reaction with methanol in alkaline medium, followed by gas chromatography analysis. The different fatty acid types were identified by comparing the retention times of the fatty acid methyl ester standards with the retention times of the observed peaks. Compositional data analysis was carried out. Without the use of antioxidant, induction time is shorter, resulting in lower oxidative stability of the offal oil and consequent loss of its quality due to less time taken to oxidize. The antioxidants used in CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH95), CON + (BHA + PG + CA) and CON + BHA better preserved the essential fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic). Natural antioxidants exhibited higher oxidation, with higher proportions of saturated fatty acids and the worst ω6:ω3 ratios. In conclusion, the synthetic antioxidants used in CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH95), CON + (BHA + PG + CA) and CON + BHA provided greater protection against oxidation and better preserved the essential fatty acids. The natural antioxidants tested in the present study did not provide satisfactory protection.

Objetivou-se com essa pesquisa avaliar o uso de antioxidantes sobre a estabilidade oxidativa de óleo de vísceras de aves utilizado na indústria pet food. Foram utilizados cinco antioxidantes comerciais sintéticos e dois naturais: Controle (CON); CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO95); CON + (BHT+BHA); CON + (BHA+PG+AC); CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO70); CON + BHA; CON + (ASC+ alecrim); CON + (ASC+ tocoferois)). A inclusão dos antioxidantes foi de 0,5% para os sintéticos e de 0,625% para os naturais. A determinação da estabilidade oxidativa foi feita em 3 temperaturas (90 ºC, 110 ºC e 130 ºC). Para a determinação do perfil de ácidos graxos, foi considerada a amostra original do óleo de vísceras como controle negativo. A determinação dos ácidos graxos foi baseada na preparação dos ésteres metílicos por reação de transesterificação com metanol em meio alcalino, seguida da análise por cromatografia gasosa. A identificação dos diferentes tipos de ácidos graxos foi obtida comparando os tempos de retenção dos padrões do éster metílico de ácidos graxos com os tempos de retenção dos picos observados. Foi realizada uma análise de dados composicionais. Foi possível observar que, sem utilização de um antioxidante, o tempo de indução é menor, repercutindo em uma menor estabilidade oxidativa do óleo de vísceras, com consequente perda de sua qualidade, devido a um menor tempo gasto para se oxidar. Os antioxidantes utilizados em CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO95), CON + (BHA+PG+AC) e CON + BHA, preservaram mais os ácidos graxos essenciais (linolênico e linoleico). Os antioxidantes naturais tiveram maior oxidação, com maiores proporções de ácidos graxos saturados e as piores relações ω6: ω3. Conclui-se que os antioxidantes sintéticos utilizados em CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO95), CON + (BHA+PG+AC) e CON + BHA proporcionaram maior proteção contra a oxidação e preservaram mais os ácidos graxos essenciais. Os antioxidantes naturais, no presente estudo, não apresentaram proteção satisfatória.

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The aim of this study was to examine the use of antioxidants on the oxidative stability of poultry offal oil used in the pet food industry. Five commercial synthetic and two natural antioxidants were used in the following treatments: Control (CON); CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH95); CON + (BHT + BHA); CON + (BHA + PG + CA); CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH70); CON + BHA; CON + (ASC + rosemary); and CON + (ASC + tocopherols). Inclusion levels were 0.5% for the synthetic and 0.625% for the natural antioxidants. Oxidative stability was determined at three temperatures (90, 110 and 130 ºC). To determine the fatty acid profile, the original sample of the offal oil was considered a negative control. The fatty acids were determined based on the preparation of methyl esters by a transesterification reaction with methanol in alkaline medium, followed by gas chromatography analysis. The different fatty acid types were identified by comparing the retention times of the fatty acid methyl ester standards with the retention times of the observed peaks. Compositional data analysis was carried out. Without the use of antioxidant, induction time is shorter, resulting in lower oxidative stability of the offal oil and consequent loss of its quality due to less time taken to oxidize. The antioxidants used in CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH95), CON + (BHA + PG + CA) and CON + BHA better preserved the essential fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic). Natural antioxidants exhibited higher oxidation, with higher proportions of saturated fatty acids and the worst ω6:ω3 ratios. In conclusion, the synthetic antioxidants used in CON + (BHT + BHA + ETH95), CON + (BHA + PG + CA) and CON + BHA provided greater protection against oxidation and better preserved the essential fatty acids. The natural antioxidants tested in the present study did not provide satisfactory protection.(AU)

Objetivou-se com essa pesquisa avaliar o uso de antioxidantes sobre a estabilidade oxidativa de óleo de vísceras de aves utilizado na indústria pet food. Foram utilizados cinco antioxidantes comerciais sintéticos e dois naturais: Controle (CON); CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO95); CON + (BHT+BHA); CON + (BHA+PG+AC); CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO70); CON + BHA; CON + (ASC+ alecrim); CON + (ASC+ tocoferois)). A inclusão dos antioxidantes foi de 0,5% para os sintéticos e de 0,625% para os naturais. A determinação da estabilidade oxidativa foi feita em 3 temperaturas (90 ºC, 110 ºC e 130 ºC). Para a determinação do perfil de ácidos graxos, foi considerada a amostra original do óleo de vísceras como controle negativo. A determinação dos ácidos graxos foi baseada na preparação dos ésteres metílicos por reação de transesterificação com metanol em meio alcalino, seguida da análise por cromatografia gasosa. A identificação dos diferentes tipos de ácidos graxos foi obtida comparando os tempos de retenção dos padrões do éster metílico de ácidos graxos com os tempos de retenção dos picos observados. Foi realizada uma análise de dados composicionais. Foi possível observar que, sem utilização de um antioxidante, o tempo de indução é menor, repercutindo em uma menor estabilidade oxidativa do óleo de vísceras, com consequente perda de sua qualidade, devido a um menor tempo gasto para se oxidar. Os antioxidantes utilizados em CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO95), CON + (BHA+PG+AC) e CON + BHA, preservaram mais os ácidos graxos essenciais (linolênico e linoleico). Os antioxidantes naturais tiveram maior oxidação, com maiores proporções de ácidos graxos saturados e as piores relações ω6: ω3. Conclui-se que os antioxidantes sintéticos utilizados em CON + (BHT+BHA+ETO95), CON + (BHA+PG+AC) e CON + BHA proporcionaram maior proteção contra a oxidação e preservaram mais os ácidos graxos essenciais. Os antioxidantes naturais, no presente estudo, não apresentaram proteção satisfatória.(AU)

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The jerivá (Syagrus romanzoffiana) and the macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata) are palm trees of the Arecaceae family, widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas of Latin America, which have a low production cost and high productivity throughout the year. Due to the high content of lipids, their fruits have been used for oil extraction, which generates byproducts such as the pulps and the kernel cakes, a nutritionally rich byproduct that can be added into human food and, may have prebiotic potential. Therefore, the objective of this work was to characterize and evaluate the prebiotic potential of jerivá pulp (JP), macaúba pulp (MP), jerivá kernel cake (JC) and macaúba kernel cake (MC). For this, the fruits characterization was carried out through proximate composition, phenolic compounds content, and antioxidant activity, besides evaluating the antimicrobial and fermentative capacity of Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactobacillus acidophilus against Escherichia coli. Jerivá and macaúba pulps and kernel cakes presented high levels of dietary fiber (20.45% JP, 37.87% JC, 19.95% MP and 35.81% MC) and high antioxidant activity, especially JP, which also showed the high values found for ABTS and DPPH (2498.49 µMTrolox·g-1 fruit and 96.97 g fruit·g-1 DPPH, respectively), has a high total phenolic content (850.62 mg GAE·100 g-1). Also, JP promoted a better growth of probiotic strains and a more relevant pH reduction when compared to the commercial prebiotic FOS. However, MP, JC, and MC were also able to favor the growth of the strains. Probiotic microorganisms were able to use JP, MP, JC, and MC and produced short-chain fatty acids such as lactic, propionic, butyric, and acetic acid, capable of promoting health benefits. Therefore, the byproducts from jerivá and macaúba oil extraction have characteristics that indicate their prebiotic potential, and maybe interesting components to increase the nutritional value of foods.

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We evaluated the temporal profile of the flavor enhancers monosodium glutamate (MSG), disodium inosinate (IMP), disodium guanylate (GMP), and monoammonium glutamate (MAG). We also evaluated the ability of these flavor enhancers to enhance salty taste in solutions containing different reductions of sodium chloride. Four experiments were conducted using Central Composite Rotational Design (CCRD) with focus on two objectives: concentration of flavor enhancers (0% to 1%) and reduction of sodium chloride content (0% to 100%). A 0.75% saline solution of NaCl was used as a control. In each experiment, the treatments were evaluated by the intensity of salty and umami tastes using an intensity scale. Treatments, selected according to the results of CCRD, were analyzed using time-intensity (TI) and temporal dominance of sensations (TDS) analyses. Glutamates (MSG/MAG) showed greater capacity to enhance salty taste than treatments containing nucleotides (IMP/GMP). The intensity of umami taste, using all the examined flavor enhancers, showed a similar sensory profile. Temporal perception curves (TI and TDS) of salty and umami tastes also showed a similar temporal profile. The glutamic acid amino acids were better able to improve salty taste than nucleotides in any range of sodium chloride reduction. Flavor enhancers showed greater ability to increase salty taste in smaller reductions in sodium chloride content. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This research expand the knowledge about the ability to enhance the salty taste of flavor enhancers in different reductions in sodium content, Beside that, will provide information about the time profile of flavor enhancers. This study provides scientific technical information on the ability to intensify the salty taste of flavor enhancers and can assist the industry to develop new low sodium products and encourage the scientific community to conduct future research on this subject.

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Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) kernel oil is rich in short- and medium-chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, the most abundant of which are lauric and oleic acids. The oil also has high oxidative stability and contains bioactive compounds. Like other oils rich in lauric acid, Macauba kernel oil is solid at low temperatures but has a low solid fat content at room temperature. The hypothesis of this study is that the thermal and textural characteristics of Macauba kernel oil can be modified by fractionation. Fractions were obtained and analysed with respect to their fatty acid profile, oxidative stability, crystallization and melting profile, firmness and physical state at different temperatures. The fatty acid profiles of the fractions remained virtually unchanged, but the oxidative stability of stearins was greater than that of oleins. An increase in the percent enthalpy of crystallization and melting at lower temperatures was observed in oleins, with a consequent decrease in solid fat content, firmness and oxidative stability (compared with stearins) without a relevant change in the fatty acid profile, suggesting that triacylglycerols with unsaturated fatty acids were prevalent in positions sn1 and sn3 in oleins and in position sn2 in stearins. Thus, it was possible to obtain an olein with 26% less solid fat at 25 °C that was 22% less firm and that remained liquid until 3 °C below the oil, as well as a 23% firmer stearin.

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BACKGROUND: Brazilians and Slovakians evaluated the temporal profile and the acceptability of cachaça stored with different woods (Cumarurana (CM), Jatobá (JT) and, Louro-vermelho (LV), which are found in the Amazon rainforest, and also oak), with the aim of performing a cross-cultural comparison of the dynamic profile of the attributes perceived in the cachaças and the sensorial acceptance of the samples. RESULTS: Important differences were observed between the temporal sensorial profiles generated by the two groups and their preferences. Brazilians preferred cachaças stored with the traditional wood, oak, followed by those stored with JT and CM. In contrast, Slovakians preferred cachaças stored with JT, followed by those stored with LV and oak. For both countries, the dominance of wood flavor and vanilla attributes at the end of the analysis time was positively associated with acceptance, while the dominance of off-flavors and the wood flavor attribute at the beginning of the analysis time was negatively associated with acceptance for Brazilians and Slovakians, respectively. CONCLUSION: Brazilians preferred cachaça stored with oak wood, and Slovakians preferred cachaça stored with JT wood, with acceptability being strongly associated with the dominance of wood flavor and vanilla attributes at the end of the evaluation time. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Several studies have shown the close relationship between the sodium consumption and health problems such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Thus, the demand for products with reduced sodium content, but with sensory quality, is increasing every day. In this context, this study aimed to optimize a low sodium salts mix using sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and monosodium glutamate to the development of shoestring potatoes with low sodium content and high sensory quality, through mixture design and response surface methodology. The salts mix that promotes the same salting power and similar sensory acceptability that the shoestring potatoes with 1.6% sodium chloride (ideal concentration) and at the same time promotes the greatest possible reduction of sodium, about 65%, should provide the composition as follows: 0.48% of sodium chloride, 0.92% of potassium chloride, and 0.43% of monosodium glutamate.

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