A. C. B. Delbem

Fresh pasta enrichment with protein concentrate of tilapia: nutritional and sensory characteristics.

With the goal of developing and characterizing the nutritional and sensory aspects of fresh pasta supplemented with tilapia protein concentrate, four types of pasta were prepared, with inclusion of 0, 10, 20, or 30% of tilapia protein concentrate. Linear effects were observed (P < 0.01) in crude protein, total lipids, ash, carbohydrate, and caloric values; these parameters increased with increasing amounts of tilapia protein concentrate in the pasta. The concentration of Na, P, Ca, Mg, and Zn increased linearly (P < 0.01) in correlation with the increase in protein concentrate content, while Fe content decreased linearly (P < 0.01). In the sensory analysis, texture, overall impression, and the acceptance index demonstrated a cubic regression (P < 0.05), with the inclusion of 20% protein concentrate yielding the best scores. Including up to 30% of tilapia protein concentrate in pasta yields an increased nutritional value, but based on the sensory results, 20% of tilapia protein concentrate in pasta is the recommended maximum level.

Avaliação físico-química e microbiológica da carne soleada do Pantanal

Soleada beef is similar to sun-dried beef, and it is typical of Pantanal region. The aim of this study was to assess the physicochemical and microbiological variables of soleada beef produced in a model system. The effects of freezing technology resources and vacuum packing on the microbiological variables were assessed. Hence, biceps femoris samples were prepared, and the variables pH, water activity, chloride content, and water loss through pressure, sweating, and cooking were evaluated. The samples were separated into two aliquots; one was analyzed immediately and the other was vacuum packed and frozen. The S. aureus and E. coli count was done in the raw material, soleada beef in natura, and in frozen and vacuum packed soleada beef. Water activity with an average value of 0.97, pH of 5.72, and chloride content around 2.7% suggest a product with short shelf life, and which can serve as a substrate for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, harmful to the human body. Freezing and vacuum packing are not adequate resources for the preservation of the traditional soleada beef.

Preparation of Extruded Snacks with Flavored Flour Obtained from the Carcasses of Nile Tilapia: Physicochemical, Sensory, and Microbiological Analysis

ABSTRACT This study aimed to develop extruded snacks including flour obtained from Nile tilápia carcasses, and then evaluate the chemical composition, colorimetry, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and microbiology. There was a significant increase in the levels of crude protein, ether extract, ash, and minerals, as well as a reduction in carbohydrates as more flour was included in the snacks. Increased levels of flavored flour caused reduction in the brightness of snacks. Oxidative rancidity was not detected in snacks. The inclusion of flour improved the nutritional value of extruded snacks without changing sensory characteristics. Microbiologically, the snacks are suitable for human consumption.