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Optimization of tropical fruit juice based on sensory and nutritional characteristics

2017; Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos; Volume: 37; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/1678-457x.24716

1678-457X

Paula Nogueira Curi, Aline Botelho de Almeida, Bruna de Sousa Tavares, Cleiton Antônio Nunes, Rafael Pio, Moacir Pasqual, Vanessa Rios de Souza,

Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities

The objective of this study was, through mixing design and response surface methodology, to optimize a reduced calorie mixed juice of persimmon, orange and pineapple based the sensory and nutritional characteristics. This study also aimed to carry out the survey of the physicochemical characteristics that are desirable in this product. It was found that juice of these fruits, when combined, have better sensory and nutritional characteristics than when isolated. The consumer has a preference for mixed fruit juices made up of orange, pineapple and persimmon that are sweeter and more acidic and regarding color, consumers prefer a juice with less intense red color. According to evaluation, the most recommended mixed juice formulations are 50% pineapple and 50% persimmon, and 33% pineapple, 33% persimmon, and 33% orange.