The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions and/or choices of Brazilian consumers regarding white mould surface-ripened cheeses using the free word association method (FWAM). A total of 350 words, including 'high quality', 'nice', 'beautiful', 'ammonia/milk aroma', 'soft and creamy texture', 'mild flavour' and 'velvety appearance', were used by 408 volunteers. These words were influenced by the cultural diversity of foods. The FWAM can help to develop strategies to strengthen the frequent and occasional consumption of white mould surface-ripened cheese, and also to encourage its consumption by those who currently do not purchase this product.

This study aimed to evaluate and classify some of the main traditional Brazilian semi‐hard cheeses, using multivariate tools to determine possible denomination fraud. Fifty‐six samples of Minas Artisanal (MA), Colonial (AC), Minas Padrão (MP) and Meia Cura (MC) cheeses were analysed. All the evaluated parameters indicated high variability. PCA and HCA confirmed two groupings (AC and MP; and MA and MC) with high similarity. The DD‐SIMCA method classified the cheeses with 83% accuracy. AC (48%) and MA (20%) cheeses were the most well classified in their respective denomination. These results were efficient in classifying groups and demonstrating the lack of authenticity regarding the denominations of these cheeses.

Resumo Muitas pessoas convivem com limitações motoras, que impedem a plena realização de atividades cotidianas como a alimentação. O Design Universal e a Tecnologia Assistiva, visam uma interação segura entre o indivíduo e sua refeição, por meio de talheres adaptados. Os materiais dos talheres afetam a percepção dos alimentos, por interações químicas, físicas e mecânicas. Este artigo teve como objetivo, selecionar materiais para talheres adaptados, priorizando a autonomia de pessoas com deficiência. Os procedimentos metodológicos constituem a aplicação de critérios do GODP e Método Ashby. Ao final, foram selecionados, o aço baixa-liga para o talher e PA 12 para a pega.Palavras chave Tecnologia assistiva; talheres; materiais. Materials selection of Assistive Technology Products -Adapted