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The seed by-products of pequi pulp processing have a kernel in its core which is not used due to the difficulty of its extraction from the spinous endocarp. However, this kernel has high quality oil which can be used for human consumption. Thus, the kernel and the oil composition as well as the conditions to obtain the kernel oil by hydraulic pressing were evaluated in this study. The kernel showed high lipid content (55.76%), therefore being a good source for obtaining oil. The oil extraction by hydraulic pressing presented a higher yield at 5.5 tons to 6.0 tons of force and 9% to 10% moisture. Oil recovery was 75%. The pequi kernel oil showed low acid (0.17 mg KOH/g) and peroxide (1.22 mEq O2/kg) values. The kernel oil also presented high levels of oleic acid (42.47%). The results indicate that the kernel oil extraction is an alternative form for using seeds to increase the producer/processor income and to decrease residue volumes in the pequi processing industry.

Este é um artigo publicado em acesso aberto (Open Access) sob a licença Creative Commons Attribution, que permite uso, distribuição e reprodução em qualquer meio, sem restrições desde que o trabalho original seja corretamente citado. Processamento e estabilidade de uma bebida de caju e yacon durante o armazenamento sob refrigeração Processing and stability of a beverage composed of cashew apple and yacon under refrigerated storageResumo O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a estabilidade de uma bebida de caju e yacon durante o armazenamento sob refrigeração. A bebida, composta por polpa de caju e extrato de yacon (proporção 1:1, v/v), foi pasteurizada a 85 °C por 90 segundos e armazenada sob refrigeração (5 °C). No tempo inicial e a cada 45 dias do período de estocagem, foram determinados os teores de compostos bioativos (ácido ascórbico -AA e polifenóis extraíveis totais -PET), a atividade antioxidante total (AAT), os sólidos solúveis totais (SST), a acidez titulável (AT), o pH e a cor (L*, a* e b*). Após 225 dias de estocagem, a bebida apresentou diminuição expressiva da sua AAT, medida pelo método FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power), de aproximadamente 22%, assim como houve queda nas concentrações de AA e PET, em torno de 20 e 16%, respectivamente. A bebida atendeu ao padrão estabelecido pela legislação brasileira para coliformes a 45 °C e Salmonella sp. (ausência/25 mL); porém, em 135 dias de armazenamento, a bebida apresentou contagem de bolores e leveduras superior a 10 4 UFC/mL. Neste sentido, embora a bebida tenha apresentado níveis consideráveis de compostos bioativos e AAT durante os 225 dias de armazenamento refrigerado (5 °C), recomenda-se que o produto seja armazenado por até 90 dias sob refrigeração (5 °C), período em que a bebida manteve seus componentes bioativos e boa qualidade microbiológica e sensorial. Palavras-chave: Smallanthus sonchifolius; Estocagem; Qualidade. AbstractThe objective of the present study was to evaluate the stability of a beverage produced with cashew apple and yacon during refrigerated storage. The beverage, composed of cashew pulp and yacon extract (ratio 1: 1, v / v), was pasteurized at 85 °C for 90 seconds and stored at 5 °C. The following components were evaluated at zero time (after processing and packaging) and every 45 days during the storage period: the bioactive compound contents (ascorbic acid (AA), total extractable polyphenols (PET), total antioxidant activity (AAT), total soluble solids, titratable acidity (AT), pH and colour (L *, a * and b *). After 225 days of storage, the beverage presented a 22% decrease in AAT as analysed by the FRAP method (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power), as well as a drop in the AA and PET concentrations of around 20 and 16%, respectively. The beverage complied with the microbiological standard established by Brazilian legislation for coliforms at 45 °C and Salmonella sp. (absence/25 mL), but after 135 days storage, the beverage had a yeast and mould count greater than 10 4 CFU/mL. Thus although the beverage presented ...

Yacon syrup (YS) and cashew apple extract (CAE) are products with high concentrations of bioactive compounds such as fructooligosaccharides and carotenoids, which exhibit prebiotic and antioxidant properties. The objective of this work was to evaluate the impact of YS and CAE on the chemical, physical, physicochemical and sensory properties when these products were incorporated into natural yoghurt. Initially, the YS and CAE were characterized by chemical, physical and physicochemical analyses. The bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids, fructooligosaccharides and phenolic compounds, and the antioxidant activity were also determined. After characterization, natural yoghurt was supplemented with YS and CAE in different concentrations as follows: formulation A (non-supplemented yoghurt, as the control), formulation B (yoghurt with the addition of 20% of YS), formulation C (yoghurt with the addition of 20% of YS and 10% of CAE) and formulation D (yoghurt with the addition of 20% of YS and 20% of CAE). The formulations were evaluated for their sensory acceptance (overall acceptance, texture and appearance) and purchase intent, and were then characterized by chemical, physicochemical and physical analyses. The results indicated that the YS and CAE presented high concentrations of bioactive compounds, such as fructooligosaccharides and carotenoids, respectively. In addition, when the yoghurt was supplemented with these products, this induced changes in the chemical, physicochemical and physical properties of the yoghurt. In the sensory analysis, all the formulations presented good acceptance. The results indicated that yoghurt could be considered as an interesting vehicle for YS and CAE, products with high levels of bioactive compounds that may exert beneficial effects on human health.

Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed for the analysis of the effects of the simultaneous enzymatic treatment using pectinolytic and cellulolytic enzyme at different concentrations, agitation, and temperature, on 13 physical and chemical characteristics of yacon pulp. After microfiltration, the characteristics of permeate flow and turbidity were also evaluated. The results indicated that the enzymatic process has been successfully employed, and the recommended conditions treatments were: enzyme concentration of 500 mg/L of Pectinex® Ultra SP‐L and Celluclast® 1.5 L, at 45 °C, and 175 rpm, during 120 min. In this optimized conditions, the permeate flow was almost 40% higher than the control A (without enzymatic treatment). As results, a limpid material with high levels of fructooligosaccharides and chlorogenic acid were obtained. The use of his clarified yacon juice in ready to drink formulations and as food ingredient for other products development is subject of further studies. Practical applications Yacon is rich in bioactive compounds, such as chlorogenic acid (CGA) and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which present a positive relationship with human healthy. The clarified yacon is a versatile product, which could be used in ready to drink formulations or as food ingredient for other products. However, to obtain this microfiltered product, the bioactive compounds could be negatively affected by the process. In this sense, this work discussed the influences of the main conditions to produce clarified yacon, optimizing this condition and producing a clarified yacon juice high levels of CGA and FOS. The end‐product may have potential use for food industries, especially due to the prebiotic properties.

Broken kernels are among the by-products of processing cashew nuts which have less commercial value. The present work aimed to obtain a cashew kernel protein concentrate from broken kernels, and then characterize it as well as using it in a vegetable burger formulation. The concentrate was obtained by isoelectric precipitation at four different pHs and subsequent drying. Higher yield was 58.6% of proteins (pH 4.0 and 4.5). The concentrate showed Water Absorption Capacity (WAC) of 1.85 mL/g and Oil Absorption Capacity (OAC) of 1.06 mL/g, as well as low solubility in aqueous medium and low foaming capacity. The concentrate was used in vegetable burger production as a substitute for soybean protein. The burgers were submitted to sensory evaluation and obtained an average of 6.6 on a nine-point scale, thus being within the acceptance zone. Regarding the purchase intent, 60% of the judges would probably or would certainly buy the product. Therefore, the cashew kernel protein concentrate can be used as a protein ingredient for food formulation. Producing cashew kernel protein concentrate allows the use of broken kernels generated in the cashew nut industrial process.

Feed intake and milk production responses to whole-crop cereal silages and ryegrass silage (RGS) supplemented with a fixed amount of concentrate were measured in three 4)/4 Latin square-designed experiment with three 17-day periods using 12 Holstein cows. Diets consisted of a fixed amount of concentrate (10 kg) and one of the following silages offered ad libitum : RGS, Mondego wheat silage (MWS), Alva wheat silage (AWS), and triticale silage (TS). Silage dry matter intake and milk yield were significantly higher for RGS. Milk composition was not affected by silage treatment. The whole-crop cereal silages tended to show higher milk concentrations of anteiso C15:0, iso C15:0, C16:1 and C18:1 and lower concentrations of C18:2 and C18:3. This study suggests better response of dairy cows to a single cut RGS than to whole-crop cereal silages harvested in an early stage of maturity.