No abstract

No abstract

No abstract

No abstract

A mixture of gums from Acacia glomerosa, Enterolobium cyclocarpum and Hymenaea courbaril were tested as stabilisers in the preparation of ice cream. Quality characteristics of the product (viscosity, overrun (OR), FE, meltdown, shape factor and sensory properties) were determined. These characteristics were compared with those exhibited for products obtained with a mixture of commercial gums. The mixture tested provided suitable viscosity for ice creams with the corresponding OR and texture. It gave better foaming properties and air incorporation than the commercial gums tested and had the highest score flavour (8.16), creaminess (8.02), overall acceptability (8.12) and lowest score of iciness (2.92). The mixture of the investigated gums showed good functionality in the preparation of ice cream.