Formulation and characterization of a nutritional pumpkin-based whey beverages, enriched with oatmeal and passion fruit

Authors

  • Alex Valencia Universidad Técnica de Ambato
  • Liliana Acurio Universidad Técnica de Ambato
  • Lander Pérez Universidad Técnica de Ambato
  • Diego Salazar Universidad Técnica de Ambato
  • Verónica Tamayo Universidad Técnica de Ambato

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29019/enfoqueute.v6n4.78

Keywords:

beverages, pumpkin, oatmeal, passion fruit, milk, whey

Abstract

In this work, the effect on the addition of oatmeal (Avena sativa) and passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) in the content of fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus and A vitamin in beverage formulation based on pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), milk and whey, was determined. The beverages undergone significant changes during the storage time, the pH decreased as the acidity showed a slight increase. The coordinates of CIELAB (L *, a * and b *) were located in quadrant 1 indicating a clear tendency to yellow caused by the presence of carotenoids from the pumpkin and passion fruit. Based on the sensory analysis it was selected best treatment who was higher in 3 of the 4 parameters evaluated. This sample also presented a pseudoplastic behavior with a consistency index of 3.57 Pa.s0.24 and a shelf life of 9 days

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Published

2015-12-16

How to Cite

Valencia, A., Acurio, L., Pérez, L., Salazar, D., & Tamayo, V. (2015). Formulation and characterization of a nutritional pumpkin-based whey beverages, enriched with oatmeal and passion fruit. Enfoque UTE, 6(4), pp. 55 – 66. https://doi.org/10.29019/enfoqueute.v6n4.78

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2015)

Section

Miscellaneous

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