The milk coagulation process can occur mainly in two ways: acidic or enzymatic coagulation, the characteristic of the gel obtained being dependent on the type of coagulation, the type of processing applied and the composition of the initial milk. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the microstructural modifications of pasteurized whole and skimmed milk through particle distribution analysis (L...
The nature of the fatty acid presented in each type of vegetable oil will determine the oil’s characteristic. The purpose of this review is to describe the medium chain fatty acids present in vegetable oils absorption mechanism and their benefits for human body, combined with technological advantages in the preparation of food formulations. Highlighting how the source of the raw material and the extraction meth...
The present preliminary study aims at the rapid quantitative determination of the major chemical elements in the ashes of raw milk samples, using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The precision of the method was satisfactory (variation coefficient ≤ 5%). The mean values (in mmol·kg-1) obtained from the analysis of 32 raw milk samples showed good agreement with data from the Brazilian and intern...
The purpose of this work was to study the influence of the upstream homogenization pressure (before heat treatment) on the stability of pasteurized whole milk when submitted to the alcohol test, aiming at UHT processing without the addition of stabilizers. Four different homogenization pressures (0 MPa, 20 MPa, 40 MPa and 80 MPa, in addition to the control treatment) were evaluated at a temperature of 80°C (ave...
In the global economic scenario, probiotics have been responsible for a significant financial movement, with progressive growth expected for the coming years. Therefore, the production of dehydrated microbial cultures needs to be optimized, making it necessary to know about the available and already studied techniques. Microencapsulation stands out for enabling the dehydration of microorganisms, protecting cell...
The demand for milk substitutes is growing by people who claim environmental concerns, sustainability or who exhibit some type of food restriction such as vegans, vegetarians, lactose intolerant or allergic to milk protein. Within these substitutes, the consumption of vegetable drinks is increased, which still lack specific and consolidated legislation to control their identity and quality, which is already est...
This study was aimed at optimizing the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of phenolic compounds from jussara and blueberry fruits using the response surface methodology (RSM). UAE was found to be more efficient to extract phenolic compounds from both fruits than the conventional extraction. The optimum extraction conditions for the jussara fruits were: extraction time between 30 and 62 min for total anthocyan...
A Ilha de Marajó possui o maior rebanho bubalino do Brasil, sendo a Microrregião de Arari a principal produtora de leite e queijo de búfala. O objetivo do presente estudo foi caracterizar, por meio de análises físico-químicas e microbiológicas, o Queijo do Marajó tipo manteiga e verificar se há diferenças de suas características entre as estações do ano, chuvosa e seca. A acidez, pH e a porcentagem de gordura n...
As evaporation is an energy-intensive process, it is important that evaporators operate efficiently at their maximum capacity. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a pilot-scale, single-stage falling-film evaporator in the evaporation of water and skim milk. The solutions were fed at a boiling temperature of 60 °C, and a mass flow rate of 50.0 ± 0.7 kg·h−1. There was no significant variatio...
An analysis of nine sweetened condensed milk brands allowed for the identification of statistically significant difference in moisture, water activity (aw), soluble solids, percentage of protein, lactose crystals size, viscosity and in sensorial attributes of texture, characteristic flavor and flour texture. Relevant correlations between the composition and sensorial attributes were determined. Eighty percent o...