Os consumidores valorizam alimentos nutritivos, saborosos e que contribuam com a manutenção da saúde reduzindo os riscos de doenças. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver e caracterizar queijo petit suisse probiótico acrescido de farinha de chia. Queijo petit suisse sabor morango foi feito adicionando 3 diferentes concentrações (0,4%; 0,6% e 0,8%) de farinha de chia. Além disso, foram adicionados 108 - 1010 UFC.g-1 de Lactobacillus casei. Os tempos de análise foram 0, 15 e 30 dias de fabricação do produto armazenado a 8°C. Foram feitas análises físico-químicas, microbiológicas e teste de aceitação e intenção de compra utilizando escalas de 9 e 5 pontos. O produto manteve-se de acordo com os parâmetros microbiológicos para queijo petit suisse. Para os parâmetros físico químicos o produto não apresentou variação entre as amostras. Apresentou uma boa aceitação sensorial, sugerindo que este produto probiótico associado à farinha de chia representa uma nova opção de consumo.
Pasta is a popular food item that is produced in several shapes and dimensions. Therefore, the industry and research need updates regarding novel technologies applicable to the processing of new products. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of drying pasta arranged in nests using a convective dryer combined with a microwave oven and that influence the offer of a more nutritious product for the consumer. An experimental design was carried out in five assays with varying conditions of drying temperature and microwave oven power. After drying, moisture analyses were performed to assess whether or not the samples were in accordance with the legislation (moisture content not higher than 13%). Technological quality analyses were also carried out. Assay 5 (60°C / 107 W) led to the best drying condition, as indicated by the lowest loss of soluble solids and the shortest cooking time. Thus, this condition is considered ideal for conducting further research on the development and shelf life evaluations of pasta.
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