Elaboração e caracterização de iogurte de extrato hidrossolúvel da amêndoa de baru (Dipterix Alata Vog.)

Abstract

The inclusion of regional foods in diet contributes to the promotion of healthy and the development of the regional economy. The objective of this study was to develop a drink type yogurt from water-soluble extract of the baru almond and milk. Nine different formulations were developed, varying the concentration of extract and sugar, in order to obtain the ideal parameter of each of the substrates in the fermented beverage formulation. The best formulations, selected by Quantitative Descriptive Sensorial Analysis, were those elaborated with the highest amount of sugar. The amount of water-soluble extract of de baru almond did not affect the sensory characteristics of the formulations. The three best yoghurt formulation, F5 (elaborated with 50% EHB and 6% sugar), F6 (elaborated with 50% EHB and 12% sugar) and F9 (elaborated with 75% HBs and 12% sugar) were characterized physico-chemically and were stored under refrigeration for four weeks with checking the microbiological parameters (thermotolerant and total coliforms, Salmonella and molds and yeasts), pH, objective color and soluble solids content (° Brix). There were also acceptance and purchase intention tests with untrained tasters. No microorganisms from the coliform group or Salmonellas were identified during the storage period. There was acidification and change in color and solids content at storage. The results obtained in the acceptance and purchase intention tests showed that the formulation F6, elaborated with 50% water-soluble extract of baru almond and 12% sugar, was the one that obtained better results, with acceptance of 83.5 % for the global impression parameter and shelf life of 21 days.