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The presence of phenolic compounds in sunflower is well reported in the literature; however, knowledge is scarce when it comes to the composition of other secondary metabolites in this species and their by-products. This work evaluated, for the first time, the phytochemical composition of sunflower meal produced in Brazil. A combination of mixture design and central composite rotatable design 2A diverse and abundant profile of phenolic compounds was obtained from Brazilian sunflower meal: in total, 51 natural products were tentatively identified, 35 of which for the first time in sunflower. The sorption capacity of the activated charcoal, in the optimized process conditions, was effective in the separation and concentration of minority secondary metabolites. The ecofriendly extract proved to be enriched in plumberoside, p-coumaric acid, and alkaloids.Investigation of the phytochemical profile of sunflower meal produced in Brazil pointed to several secondary metabolites reported for the first time in sunflower samples, including phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and terpenes. The use of activated charcoal in an alkaline medium as an adsorbent for the concentration of these phytochemicals, from an aqueous extract, generated a potentially cost-effective, ecofriendly extract, enriched in minor metabolites, indicating a possible innovative way to selectively obtain these compounds from sunflower meal. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

Background This study evaluated the impact of cooking on the profile of bioactive compounds in unripe breadfruit. To this end, the accessibility of bioactive compounds by various solvents was assessed through total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity analyses. The most efficient solvent was applied to extract the metabolites, which were evaluated by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry in MSE mode. Results Cooked and raw breadfruit presented total phenolic content and antioxidant capacities in almost all extracts, and pure water proved to be the best extractor. Globally, 146 bioactive compounds have been identified for both raw and cooked fruits' aqueous extracts. Most of these compounds were stable to the heat treatment applied (121 °C/10 min). However, results revealed that 22 metabolites contributed to significantly distinguishing the raw from the cooked samples. Among those, 15 compounds, such as pyrogallol, 1-acetoxypinoresinol, and scopolin, evidenced higher relative abundance in the cooked extracts. On the other hand, only seven metabolites, such as 4-hydroxyhippuric acid, epicatechin, and leptodactylone, decreased post-heating. Conclusions Cooking promoted little alteration in the bioactive compounds profile of immature breadfruit and thus appears to be an exploitation alternative for this perishable fruit, which seems to be a source of a large range of bioactive compounds. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.

The phenolic-profiling of seven different wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes was investigated for the first time during different stages of grain development (milky, softy, physiological maturity and mature). Free and bound phenolic compounds were extracted separately and analyzed by UPLC-QTOF-MSE. Total phenolic content significantly decreased, up to 50% depending on the genotype, towards the maturation of grain. The highest content (free and bound) was observed in the most immature grains, while the lowest level was found in mature grains (408.0 and 165.0 GAE mg/100 g, respectively). Globally, 237 phenolic compounds were identified, divided into 5 classes: flavonoids (85), phenolic acids (77), other polyphenols (51), lignans (16) and stilbenes (8). UPLC-MS results showed a progressively decrease of the number of phenolic identification (ID) all along grain development, milky (213), softy (192), physiological maturity (169) and mature (144). The proportion bound to free phenolic progressively increased, reaching the maximum at physiological maturity, indicating a possible enzymatic reactions and complexation during grain growth. Ferulic acid, diphyllin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, ferulic acid isomer, apigenin 7-O-apiosyl-glucoside isomer and myricetin isomer were the most abundant compounds. Chemometric tools showed a clear separation between immature and mature grain for all genotypes. Phenolic profile varied significantly among genotypes, this result can help the selection of varieties towards a higher retention of bioactive compounds. Noteworthy, immature wheat grains can be considered a rich source of phenolic compounds and as an attractive ingredient to incorporate to functional foods.

The present study characterized the nutritional value, including the total phenolic compounds, antioxidant potential, and mineral profile of peel, pulp, and seed of achachairu fruit. Fruits were collected and selected for appearance, ripeness stage, absence of physical damage, and then sanitized and pulped (when fruit peel, pulp, and seed were separated). These parts were lyophilized separately to guarantee the analytical results. The results indicated high moisture content in the fruit peel (79.63%), and pulp (80.68%). Potassium was the most abundant mineral found in fruit seed (224.56 mg/100 g), followed by peel (146.32 mg/100 g), and pulp (46.32 mg/100 g), while the least abundant element was copper (peel = 0.03 mg/100 g, pulp = 0.01 mg/100 g, and seed = 0.04 mg/100 g) with no significant difference between fractions. An influence of solvent used for determination of antioxidant activity of achachairu fruit was observed, in which ethanolic extract was regarded as the best solvent for this test in all evaluated methods. Evaluation of phenolic compounds showed variable results, where the highest contents (p

The metabolite profiling associated with the antioxidant potential of Amazonian fruits represents an important step to the bioactive compound′s characterization due to the large biodiversity in this region. The comprehensive bioactive compounds profile and antioxidant capacities of mamey apple (Mammea americana), camapu (Physalis angulata), and uxi (Endopleura uchi) was determined for the first time. Bioactive compounds were characterized by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-MSE) in aqueous and ethanolic extracts. Globally, a total of 293 metabolites were tentatively identified in mamey apple, campau, and uxi extracts. The main classes of compounds in the three species were terpenoids (61), phenolic acids (58), and flavonoids (53). Ethanolic extracts of fruits showed higher antioxidant activity and total ion abundance of bioactive compounds than aqueous. Uxi had the highest values of phenolic content (701.84 mg GAE/100 g), ABTS (1602.7 μmol Trolox g−1), and ORAC (15.04 μmol Trolox g−1). Mamey apple had the highest results for DPPH (1168.42 μmol TE g−1) and FRAP (1381.13 μmol FSE g−1). Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy results showed that sugars and lipids were the substances with the highest amounts in mamey apple and camapu. Data referring to chemical characteristics and antioxidant capacity of these fruits can contribute to their economic exploitation.

UPLC-QTOF-MSE phenolic profile of kombuchas produced from the fermentation of green tea or black tea at 25 °C for 10 days was investigated along with the determination of their antioxidant capacities, antibacterial and antiproliferative activities. Overall, 127 phenolic compounds (70.2% flavonoids, 18.3% phenolic acids, 8.4% other polyphenols, 2.3% lignans and 0.8% stilbenes) were identified, with 103 phenolic compounds reported for the first time in kombuchas. A greater diversity and abundance of phenolic compounds was detected in black tea kombucha, which resulted in a higher antioxidant capacity. However, the green tea kombucha was the only one that presented antibacterial activity against all the bacteria tested and an increased antiproliferative activity against the cancer cell lines, which was attributed to the presence of catechins among the most abundant phenolic compounds and verbascoside as an exclusive compound. Thus, the type of tea used in the kombucha production interferes in its bioactive composition and properties.

This study investigated the phenolic profile of jatoba-do-cerrado (Hymenaea stignocarpa Mart.) extracts submitted to in vitro digestion, the inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities; and the effect of jatoba-do-cerrado flour addition on the nutritional quality, glycemic index (GI) and acceptability of breads. The phenolic composition was determined by UPLC-MS. Bread formulations were developed adding the jatoba-do-cerrado flour at 10, 20 and 30% (w/w) to replace wheat flour. Phenolic compounds of biological relevance such as caffeic acid, kaempferol, quercetin-3-rutinoside and quercetin-3-rhamnoside were present in jatoba-do-cerrado. The phenolic extracts after in vitro digestion significantly inhibited the α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities. Breads with 20% jatoba-do-cerrado flour addition promoted significant reduction (22%) in GI from 70 (control) to 54.3, while 30% addition presented GI of 57.4 and 10% addition a GI of 62.5. The replacement of refined wheat flour by jatoba-do-cerrado flour reduced glycemic response of breads in a non-dose dependent manner. The dietary fibers and the phenolic compounds of jatoba-do-cerrado exerted a synergetic modulation of glucose metabolism by inhibiting sugar metabolic enzymes and glucose absorption. Thus, jatoba-do-cerrado can be included in the diet of healthy individuals and chronic diseases patients, such as diabetics, as an alternative to improve glycemic control.

This study is part of an extensive project that evaluated the effects of a natural ecosystem on a healthy banana crop and the quality of its fruit. In particular, the study examined the influence of the maintenance of natural biodiversity (Atlantic forest) near a conventional banana crop on the metabolic profiling of ripe banana fruits. Results revealed differences between ripe fruits harvested from plants near the natural forest (Near-NF) and fruits harvested in areas distant from the natural forest (Distant-NF). A total of 76 metabolites were identified in ripe banana fruits. Bananas harvested from Near-NF plot showed increased levels of γ-aminobutyric acid and reduced levels of putrescine compared with fruits from Distant-NF plot. Furthermore, fatty acids profile suggests that ripe fruits harvested from Near-NF plot had increased nutritional quality compared with fruits from Distant-NF plot. Multivariate statistical analysis revealed that these metabolites, which potentially influence the nutritional/sensorial quality of ripe fruits, also contributed to distinguishing fruits harvested from Near-NF and Distant-NF plots. Collectively, the results suggest that the natural biodiversity surrounding a crop area could benefit ripe banana nutritional/sensorial quality. The maintenance of natural forest fragments thus appears to be a promising tool for increasing the quality of fruit crops.

Jaboticaba is a Brazilian fruit, native to the Atlantic forest, which belongs to the Myrtaceae family. In this work we describe the effect of the thinning of “flower”, “fruit” and “flower & fruit” compared to non-thinned fruit (control) and of edible coatings with respect on nutritional composition, overall acceptability and shelf-life of jaboticaba ‘Sabara’, grown in an irrigated commercial orchard. “Flower and fruit” thinning allows fruit with higher quality as diameter, volume and mass. Non-thinned fruit shows higher yield, however fruit have lower quality. As a result of the improving quality at harvest, the shelf life was twice (~8 days) for thinned fruit. The lack of change in concentration of soluble sugar and absence of formation of volatile compounds during storage indicate that there was no natural fermentation of the jaboticaba pulp after harvest. Treatments with wax and calcium did not improve the jaboticaba shelf life. Keywords: jaboticaba Sabara; soluble sugars; shelf life; organic acids.

A mistura de trigo e soja representa uma importante fonte calórico-protéica com proteínas de boa qualidade. Apesar disso, a utilização da soja como ingrediente tem sido limitada pelo seu sabor de feijão cru (beany flavor), o qual é melhorado pelo processo de extrusão. Foram estudados os efeitos de umidade da mistura, Temperatura de Barril (TB) e Velocidade de Rotação de Parafuso (VRP, Nº 5) do extrusor no Índice de Expansão (IE), no Índice de Solubilidade em Água (ISA) e nas características sensoriais de pellets produzidos com mistura de trigo e soja (90:10), objetivando a otimização deste processo para a obtenção de pellets fritos com melhores qualidades sensoriais. A farinha mista crua foi extrusada em 2 umidades (32 e 35%), 4 TB (60 a 90 °C) e 4 VRP (60 a 150 rpm), totalizando 32 tratamentos. O pellet frito, preparado com a farinha mista com 32% de umidade e extrusada em 60 rpm a 80 °C, apresentou o maior IE e as melhores qualidades sensoriais (aparência, sabor e textura), sendo preferido pela equipe de provadores não treinados, tanto com sabor de bacon como com sabor de queijo.The mixture of wheat with soybean represents an important calorie-protein source with good protein quality. In spite of this, the use of soybeans as an ingredient has been limited by their beany flavor, which is improved by the extrusion process. Effects of mixture moisture, Barrel Temperature (BT) and Screw-Speed (SS, Nº 5) on Expansion Index (EI), Water Solubility Index (WSI) and sensory characteristics of pellets produced with a wheat-soybean (90:10) mixture were studied, in order to optimize this process for obtaining fried pellets with better sensory qualities. Raw mixed flour was extruded at two moisture contents (32 and 35%), four BT (60 to 90 °C) and four SS (60 to 150 rpm), totalizing 32 treatments. The fried pellets, prepared with the mixed flour with 32% moisture and extruded at 60 rpm and 80 °C, presented the greatest EI and the best sensory qualities (appearance, flavor and texture), being the most preferred by the untrained consumer-type panelists, both with bacon flavor, as with cheese flavor.

A mistura de trigo e soja representa uma importante fonte calórico-protéica com proteínas de boa qualidade. Apesar disso, a utilização da soja como ingrediente tem sido limitada pelo seu sabor de feijão cru (beany flavor), o qual é melhorado pelo processo de extrusão. Foram estudados os efeitos de umidade da mistura, Temperatura de Barril (TB) e Velocidade de Rotação de Parafuso (VRP, Nº 5) do extrusor no Índice de Expansão (IE), no Índice de Solubilidade em Água (ISA) e nas características sensoriais de pellets produzidos com mistura de trigo e soja (90:10), objetivando a otimização deste processo para a obtenção de pellets fritos com melhores qualidades sensoriais. A farinha mista crua foi extrusada em 2 umidades (32 e 35%), 4 TB (60 a 90 °C) e 4 VRP (60 a 150 rpm), totalizando 32 tratamentos. O pellet frito, preparado com a farinha mista com 32% de umidade e extrusada em 60 rpm a 80 °C, apresentou o maior IE e as melhores qualidades sensoriais (aparência, sabor e textura), sendo preferido pela equipe de provadores não treinados, tanto com sabor de bacon como com sabor de queijo. The mixture of wheat with soybean represents an important calorie-protein source with good protein quality. In spite of this, the use of soybeans as an ingredient has been limited by their beany flavor, which is improved by the extrusion process. Effects of mixture moisture, Barrel Temperature (BT) and Screw-Speed (SS, Nº 5) on Expansion Index (EI), Water Solubility Index (WSI) and sensory characteristics of pellets produced with a wheat-soybean (90:10) mixture were studied, in order to optimize this process for obtaining fried pellets with better sensory qualities. Raw mixed flour was extruded at two moisture contents (32 and 35%), four BT (60 to 90 °C) and four SS (60 to 150 rpm), totalizing 32 treatments. The fried pellets, prepared with the mixed flour with 32% moisture and extruded at 60 rpm and 80 °C, presented the greatest EI and the best sensory qualities (appearance, flavor and texture), being the most preferred by the untrained consumer-type panelists, both with bacon flavor, as with cheese flavor.

Com o objetivo de obter uma farinha pré-cozida de trigo e soja (90:10) com boas características tecnológicas para uso em croquete de carne, foram estudados efeitos de parâmetros da extrusão na capacidade emulsificante (CE) e na estabilidade de emulsão (EE) das farinhas obtidas, e nas características sensoriais do produto elaborado. A mistura foi extrusada em diferentes umidades (23, 26 e 29%), temperaturas de barril (TB: 100, 110, 120 e 130 °C) e velocidades de rotação de parafuso (VRP: nº 4; 120, 150, 180 e 210 rpm). Os resultados indicam que o aumento de VRP e TB aumentou CE e EE até certo ponto, que, ao ser ultrapassado, as fez diminuir. O croquete de carne elaborado com farinha mista com 26% de umidade e extrusada em 150 rpm a 130 °C mostrou melhores sabor e textura, sendo o preferido pela equipe massal de provadores não treinados ao compará-lo com aqueles da farinha de trigo crua e da farinha mista crua. As características sensoriais dos croquetes estudados foram relacionadas com CE e EE das farinhas usadas, sendo que a EE mostrou um efeito mais acentuado do que a CE.To obtain precooked wheat-soybean flour (90:10 ratio) with good technological characteristics for use in beef croquettes, a study was made of the effects of extrusion parameters on the product’s emulsifying capacity (EC), emulsion stability (ES), and sensory characteristics. The mixture was extruded with different moisture contents (23, 26 and 29%), barrel temperatures (BT) (100, 110, 120 and 130 °C) and rotation screw speeds (SS) (Nº 4; 120, 150, 180 and 210 rpm). The results indicate that the increase of SS and BT increased the EC and ES up to certain point, after which the EC and ES declined. Beef croquettes made of the mixed flour containing 26% of moisture and extruded at 150 rpm and 130 °C showed the best sensory characteristics (flavor and texture), and were preferred by the untrained tasters when compared with croquettes made of raw wheat flour and raw mixed flour. The sensory characteristics of the croquettes were related to the EC and ES of the flours, with ES showing a stronger effect than EC.

A produção de banana no Vale do Ribeira, em São Paulo, está inserida numa região que abriga um fragmento remanescente da Mata Atlântica, considerada um dos principais repositórios de biodiversidade e a floresta mais devastada entre os biomas brasileiros. Medidas sustentáveis, como a adoção de práticas agrícolas alternativas, tem sido o caminho para a conservação da fauna e flora, como também para a redução do uso inapropriado de terras que consequentemente pode aumentar o índice de doenças que atacam as plantas. Apesar, do razoável conhecimento científico sobre a fisiologia pós-colheita da banana, ainda não foram elucidadas quais são as respostas fisiológicas do fruto diante das alterações do meio ambiente decorrentes das práticas agroecológicas. Principalmente quais são os mecanismos de ação de compostos específicos, relacionados com a resistência da planta contra os estresses bióticos e abióticos. Também, não há uma abordagem analítica integrada que identifique os reguladores das vias metabólicas e possibilite um estudo holístico a nível molecular. Neste trabalho, foi avaliado o efeito da proximidade da biodiversidade nativa da Mata Atlântica sobre o perfil de metabólitos da banana (Musa acuminata AAA, Cavendish, cv. Nanicão). Foram comparados os frutos da parcela Biodiversidade, o qual apresenta 60% de seu perímetro limítrofe à floresta com a parcela Controle, inserida em uma área de produção de banana convencional. Neste estudo, foram determinados os perfis de etileno, vida verde, amido, açúcares, textura, cor, metabólitos semi-voláteis e não-voláteis e poliaminas. Como resultado, ambas as parcelas avaliadas apresentaram diferenças significativas no metabolismo primário e secundário, nos frutos verdes e maduros, respectivamente. Os metabólitos com diferença significativa entre as parcelas experimentais apresentaram maior envolvimento no metabolismo primário, sobretudo na via de biossíntese de aminoácidos, compostos precursores de uma ampla faixa de metabólitos secundários. As alterações quanto à abundância destes compostos são uma referência de que as mudanças do meio modificam as respostas da planta a estresses e estímulos. Banana production in the Ribeira Valley, in São Paulo, is set in a region that embraces a remaining fragment of the Atlantic Coastal Forest (Mata Atlântica), considered one of the main biodiversity repositories and the most devastated forest among the Brazilians´ biomes. Sustainable measures such as the adoption of alternative farming practices has been the way for the conservation of fauna and flora, but also to reduce the inappropriate use of land which in turn may increase the disease index that attack plants. Although, reasonable scientific knowledge about banana postharvest physiology is available, the fruit´s physiologic response given the environment changes as a result agroecological practices has not been elucidated yet. Primarily what are the mechanisms of action of specific compounds, related to plant resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses. In addition, there is not an integrated analytical approach to identify regulators of metabolic pathways and enable a holistic study at the molecular level. In this study, we evaluated the effect of proximity to the native biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest on the banana metabolites profile (Musa acuminata AAA, Cavendish, cv. Nanicão). The fruits of Biodiversity group were compared, which has 60% of its perimeter adjacent to the forest with the Control group set in a conventional banana production area. In this study, we determined the ethylene profiles, green life, starch, sugars, texture, colour, semi- volatile and non- volatile metabolites and polyamines. As a result, both evaluated groups showed significant differences in primary and secondary metabolism, green and ripen fruits respectively. The metabolites with significant differences between treatments showed greater involvement in primary metabolism, especially in amino acid biosynthesis, precursors of secondary metabolites. Changes in the abundance of these compounds are indicators that alterations in the environment modify the plant responses to stresses and stimuli.

A jaboticaba é uma fruta tipicamente brasileira, pertencente à família Myrtaceae, com grande potencial comercial. Este trabalho teve dois objetivos: (1) entre cinco espécies (Rajada, Coroa, Açu, Sabará e Paulista), quais seriam mais adequadas para consumo in natura, ou para utilização industrial. Para isso, foram avaliadas os aspectos de composição alimentar, sensoriais e pós-colheita dos frutos das cinco espécies, submetidas a armazenamento em diferentes temperaturas (20°C, 12°C 6°C). Num segundo experimento, a espécie Sabará, largamente cultivada, foi submetida aos tratamentos de raleamento de flores, frutos, de flores & frutos e controle (sem raleamento). Os frutos resultantes dos tratamentos, tiveram suas características físicas, químicas e sensoriais avaliadas tanto no fruto recém colhido quanto após armazenamento a 6°C. Durante o período de avaliação da vida-de-prateleira, parte dos frutos foi descascada e a polpa, sem sementes, foi congelada em nitrogênio líquido e armazenadas a -80ºC, para as análises de umidade, de carboidratos e de ácidos orgânicos. Os resultados mostram a superioridade dos atributos das espécies Paulista, e Sabará quanto aos açúcares e ácidos e conservação da qualidade durante o armazenamento, o que indica que são as mais adequadas para consumo in natura. Os teores de fibra alimentar indicam as espécies Rajada, Coroa, Paulista e Sabará como alimentos-fonte de fibra. O armazenamento dos frutos a baixa temperatura estendeu a vida-de-prateleira, sendo a temperaturas 6 °C a mais indicada na conservação dos atributos físico-químicos da jaboticaba. O segundo experimento mostrou que as frutas que sofreram tratamento do raleio tiveram o dobro da vida-de-prateleira em relação ao controle. As frutas que sofreram o raleio de \"flores & frutos\", tiveram os melhores resultados quanto a perda de massa fresca, quanto aos teores de ácidos orgânicos, açúcares solúveis e análise sensorial ao final do armazenamento. A prática do raleio combinada ao armazenamento a baixas temperaturas, propiciou a melhor vida-de-prateleira entre as condições experimentadas. Na avaliação sensorial, a amostra T3 também teve maior aceitabilidade entre os provadores. Jaboticaba is a typical brazilian fruit that belongs to Myrtaceae family with a high trade potential. This work aimed two purpouses: (1) choose among five species (Rajada, Coroa, Açu, Sabará and Paulista) which of them could be the most appropriated to in natura consumption or which are most appropriated to industrial processing. Hence, fruits of these five species submitted to different temperatures (20°C, 12°C e 6°C) were evaluated about their nourishing, sensorial and postharvest composition. In a second experiment, the widely cultivated Sabará specie, was submitted to flower trimming, fruit trimming, flower & fruit trimming and control (without trimming). The recently harvested fruits obtained from those treatments were evaluated to their physical, chemical, and sensorial characteristics as well as the fruits stored at 6°C. During shelf-life evaluation period, part of the fruits were peeled. The pulps without seeds were frozen using Iiquid nitrogen and stored -80°C and analyzed subsequently to moisture, carbohydrate and organic acid contents. Results show the highest attributes of Paulista and Sabará species in terms of sugar and organic acid contents as well as storage quality, showing that they are most indicated to in natura consumption. Dietary fiber contents of Rajada, Coroa, Paulista and Sabará species indicated that they are good fiber sources. Low temperatures of storage extended fruits shelf-life, being 6°C the storage temperature most indicated to the conservation of jaboticaba physical-chemical attributes. The second experiment showed that fruits which were submitted to trimming treatment had shelflives two times longer than controls. Fruits that were submitted to \"flowers & fruits\" trimming had the best results about fresh mass loss, organic acids content, soluble sugar content and sensorial analysis at the end of storage. The trimming practice along with low temperatures of storage rendered the Best shelf-life among ali storage conditions tested. Sample T3 also showed the best acceptance among the testers.

Com o objetivo de obter uma farinha pré-cozida de trigo e soja (90:10) com boas características tecnológicas para uso em croquete de carne, foram estudados efeitos de parâmetros da extrusão na capacidade emulsificante (CE) e na estabilidade de emulsão (EE) das farinhas obtidas, e nas características sensoriais do produto elaborado. A mistura foi extrusada em diferentes umidades (23, 26 e 29%), temperaturas de barril (TB: 100, 110, 120 e 130 °C) e velocidades de rotação de parafuso (VRP: nº 4; 120, 150, 180 e 210 rpm). Os resultados indicam que o aumento de VRP e TB aumentou CE e EE até certo ponto, que, ao ser ultrapassado, as fez diminuir. O croquete de carne elaborado com farinha mista com 26% de umidade e extrusada em 150 rpm a 130 °C mostrou melhores sabor e textura, sendo o preferido pela equipe massal de provadores não treinados ao compará-lo com aqueles da farinha de trigo crua e da farinha mista crua. As características sensoriais dos croquetes estudados foram relacionadas com CE e EE das farinhas usadas, sendo que a EE mostrou um efeito mais acentuado do que a CE. To obtain precooked wheat-soybean flour (90:10 ratio) with good technological characteristics for use in beef croquettes, a study was made of the effects of extrusion parameters on the product’s emulsifying capacity (EC), emulsion stability (ES), and sensory characteristics. The mixture was extruded with different moisture contents (23, 26 and 29%), barrel temperatures (BT) (100, 110, 120 and 130 °C) and rotation screw speeds (SS) (Nº 4; 120, 150, 180 and 210 rpm). The results indicate that the increase of SS and BT increased the EC and ES up to certain point, after which the EC and ES declined. Beef croquettes made of the mixed flour containing 26% of moisture and extruded at 150 rpm and 130 °C showed the best sensory characteristics (flavor and texture), and were preferred by the untrained tasters when compared with croquettes made of raw wheat flour and raw mixed flour. The sensory characteristics of the croquettes were related to the EC and ES of the flours, with ES showing a stronger effect than EC.

Com o objetivo de verificar a possibilidade do uso de farinha extrusada de trigo e soja para bolo esponja, foram estudadas absorção de água (AA) e propriedades espumantes destas farinhas, as quais foram, anteriormente, extrusadas em três velocidades de rotação de parafuso (VRP) e três temperaturas do canhão (TC), usando-se três níveis de umidade. AA, expansão de espuma (EE) e estabilidade de espuma aumentaram, à medida que se aumentavam a VRP e a TC em 23% de umidade. Contudo, em 26 e 29% de umidade, o maior valor da AA e da estabilidade de espuma foram obtidos em 150 rpm a 90ºC. EE aumentou com o aumento da VRP em 80ºC, mas em 90 e 100ºC, os maiores valores foram verificados em 150 rpm. Sendo assim, a farinha mista com 23% de umidade, extrusada em 180 rpm a 100ºC, bem como aquela com 26% de umidade, extrusada em 150 rpm a 90ºC, são recomendadas para o uso em bolo esponja. In order to verify the possibility of use of the extrusion-cooked wheat-soybean flour for sponge cake, water absorption (WA) and whipping properties of these flours were studied, which were, previously, extruded in three speeds screw rotation (SSR) and three barrel temperatures (BT), being used three moisture levels. WA, expansion of foam (EF) and stability of foam (SF) increased as increased SSR and BT at 23% moisture. However, at 26 and 29% moisture, the largest values of WA and of SF were obtained in 150 rpm at 90ºC. EF increased as SSR increased at 80ºC, but at 90 and 100ºC, the largest values were verified in 150 rpm. In conclusion, the mixed flour with 23% moisture, extruded in 180 rpm at 100ºC, as well as that one with 26% moisture, extruded in 150rpm at 90ºC, are recommended for use in sponge cake.