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O cupuaçu vem despertando interesse no mercado nacional e internacional, sendo diversos os produtos que podem ser obtidos dessa matéria-prima. Este trabalho teve como objetivo testar formulações de doce em massa de cupuaçu variando a proporção polpa/sacarose, avaliando suas características físico-químicas e aceitação sensorial para a escolha da melhor formulação. Para isso, foram elaboradas as seguintes formulações: F1 (50% de polpa e 50% de sacarose), F2 (55% de polpa e 45% de sacarose) e F3 (60% de polpa e 40% de sacarose). A quantidade de pectina adicionada correspondeu a 1% do teor de sacarose. A mistura foi submetida à cocção até atingir concentração de 73 ºBrix. Foram realizadas análises de pH, acidez total titulável, cor e atividade de água. A avaliação sensorial foi realizada com 60 provadores não treinados, mediante escala hedônica e intenção de compra. De acordo com os resultados, quanto às características físico-químicas, as formulações atenderam aos padrões legais e tecnológicos para doce em massa e apresentaram valores satisfatórios para cor e atividade de água. Os resultados do teste de aceitação sensorial indicaram não haver diferença signifi cativa entre as formulações em relação aos atributos sabor, doçura e acidez. F3 apresentou maior aceitação (p<0,05) quanto à cor e junto com F1 apresentou maior aceitação (p<0,05) para aparência, textura, impressão global e melhor desempenho quanto à intenção de compra. Desta forma, F1 foi selecionada para a elaboração de doce em massa de cupuaçu, devido menor percentual de polpa que representa vantagem do ponto de vista econômico para a indústria.

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to develop plant-based babassu milk flavored with grape fruit (GF).Design/methodology/approachA four mixed beverages formulations containing 15%, 25%, 35% and 45% GF were produced. The pH, titratable acidity (TA), soluble solids (SS), sugar: acid ratio and color analysis were performed. Sensory evaluation was measured by the hedonic scale, just-about-right (JAR) scale and purchase intent. Moreover, a check-all-that-apply (CATA) form was applied to obtain description data on the formulations.FindingsThe pH values of mixed beverages decreased (p < 0.05) when the concentration of GF increased, while the TA and the SS increased (p < 0.05). The GF addition provided the product with greater opaque and redness. Sensory evaluation revealed good consumer acceptance. For the hedonic scale, 35% and 45% GF contributed to the higher acceptance of color, appearance, flavor and overall liking attributes. For JAR data, the flavor grape term was highest in the JAR region (51%) with 45% GF. Based on the frequency of terms cited by consumers in the CATA test, the treatment with 15% GF was described by babassu flavor, strange and low astringency terms. For purchase intent, most consumers would buy the product with 35% and 45% GF.Originality/valueThis study demonstrates that babassu, an almond little used industrially, is an alternate to plant-based milk. The higher sensory acceptance occurs when 45% GF is used for its flavoring. The CATA indicated that ideal sweetness, striking, acid and ideal grape flavor described the better beverage.

The aim of this study was to use the proportional odds model to verify the acceptability of four cashew apple nectar brands from Brazil and evaluate the influence of consumer profile in their acceptability. The consumer acceptance was performed by 100 untrained panelists, most ranging from 19 to 25‐year‐old female people. The proportional odds model was used in the acceptability modeling of the cashew apple nectar to evaluate the consumer profile influence in the acceptability. The modeling of the acceptability showed that the A and B cashew apple nectar brands were better accepted, whereas there was rejection to the C brand. The model showed that the acceptability of the nectars was influenced by consumer profile (to like cashew apple nectar). Thus, the proportional odds model can be an alternative for consumer acceptability modeling and for relation of consumer profile and foods acceptability. Practical Applications This paper shows relevant information of the proportional odds model in verifying the cashew apple nectar acceptability by consumers. Moreover, the proportional odds model can be used to relate the consumer profile with the nectars acceptability.