Sensory profile and preference mapping of orange cakes with addition of prebiotics inulin and oligofructose

Orange cakes with addition of inulin and oligofructose to justify a prebiotic claim (minimum of 3 g of fructans in a 60 g serving of cake) were investigated regarding sensory aspects. The sensory profile of cakes with inulin, with inulin/oligofructose and without prebiotics (standard cake) was evaluated using descriptive quantitative analysis. Preference mapping was assessed using multidimensional scaling on data obtained through an acceptability test with a nine-point hedonic scale. The cakes with prebiotics presented greater crust brownness, dough beigeness, hardness and stickiness than the standard cake and lower crumbliness. Principal Component Analysis (69.5 and 10.7% of explanation to the first and second principal components, respectively) showed that crust brownness, dough beigeness, hardness and stickiness contributed to distinguish the cakes with prebiotics from standard cakes. The sensory acceptability was similar for the three cakes and higher when compared to three commercial cakes, but the preference mapping showed that cakes with prebiotics were preferred to commercial cakes. Addition of prebiotics in orange cakes is feasible, based on the sensory results, which may facilitate marketing of this functional food with sensorial qualities equivalent to conventional products. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.

Orange emission in Pr3+-doped fluoroindate glasses

We synthesize and study the properties of praseodymium doped fluoroindate glasses. Glass compositions with praseodymium molar concentrations up to 5% were obtained with good optical quality. Thermal, optical, and luminescence properties are investigated. Judd-Ofelt analysis is used to determine radiative lifetime and emission cross-section of the orange transition originating from the 3P0 level. We find that these glasses are good candidates for the realization of blue diode laser pumped orange lasers for quantum information processing applications. © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Evaluation of the interactions of DNA with the textile dyes Disperse Orange 1 and Disperse Red 1 and their electrolysis products using an electrochemical biosensor

A disposable pencil graphite electrode modified with dsDNA was used in combination with square wave voltammetry in order to evaluate the interaction of DNA with the textile dyes Disperse Orange 1 (DO1) and Disperse Red 1 (DR1), and with the products of their electrolysis. Significant changes in the characteristic oxidation peaks of the guanine and adenine moieties of immobilized dsDNA were observed after incubation of the modified electrode for 180 s in solutions of the dyes in their original forms. The same was observed using the electrolysis products obtained by oxidation and reduction conversions. The oxidation peak currents of the guanine and adenine moieties decreased when the concentrations of DO1 and DR1 were increased up to 5.0 × 10 -6 and 1.0 × 10-6 mol L-1, respectively; the signal decreases were more pronounced after interaction with the oxidized dyes, compared to the reduced compounds. The interactions between DNA and DO1, DR1, and the electrolyzed dyes were further investigated by UV-vis spectrophotometry in solution, and different effects such as hypochromism and hyperchromism were observed in the resulting DNA spectra. The investigated interactions showed clear evidence of changes in the DNA structure, and suggested a predominant intercalation mode leading to damage in the biomolecule. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.

Consumer interpretation of ready to drink orange juice and nectar labelling

The aim of this study was to evaluate consumers' use and interpretation of ready to drink orange juice and nectar label information and its influence on the purchase decision. One hundred and sixty-seven consumers of ready to drink orange juice and nectar were interviewed. The labels were analysed to evaluate their conformance to Brazilian legislation. The manufacturing and shelf life date were the information most often checked, followed by health related issues. Brand, price and flavour were the most important factors for purchase decision. Brand and flavour showed significant association with consumer age. For most interviewed, 'nectar', 'whole' and 'natural' or '100% natural' were not well understood; they were not in accordance with the Brazilian legislation. 'Nectar', 'whole' and 'natural' or '100% natural' received a positive interpretation, whereas 'reconstituted juice' was considered a negative expression. Nevertheless, none of the labels completely conformed to the specific nutritional labelling legislation. © 2013 Institute of Food Science and Technology.

Photoelectrocatalysis based on Ti/TiO2 nanotubes removes toxic properties of the azo dyes Disperse Red 1, Disperse Red 13 and Disperse Orange 1 from aqueous chloride samples

This work describes the efficiency of photoelectrocatalysis based on Ti/TiO2 nanotubes in the degradation of the azo dyes Disperse Red 1, Disperse Red 13 and Disperse Orange 1 and to remove their toxic properties, as an alternative method for the treatment of effluents and water. For this purpose, the discoloration rate, total organic carbon (TOC) removal, and genotoxic, cytotoxic and mutagenic responses were determined, using the comet, micronucleus and cytotoxicity assays in HepG2 cells and the Salmonella mutagenicity assay. In a previous study it was found that the surfactant Emulsogen could contribute to the low mineralization of the dyes (60% after 4h of treatment), which, in turn, seems to account for the mutagenicity of the products generated. Thus this surfactant was not added to the chloride medium in order to avoid this interference. The photoelectrocatalytic method presented rapid discoloration and the TOC reduction was ≥87% after 240min of treatment, showing that photoelectrocatalysis is able to mineralize the dyes tested. The method was also efficient in removing the mutagenic activity and cytotoxic effects of these three dyes. Thus it was concluded that photoelectrocatalysis was a promising method for the treatment of aqueous samples. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

Consumer attitude towards purchasing intent for ready to drink orange juice and nectar

Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the impact of some labeling aspects on the consumer intent to purchase ready to drink orange juice and nectar. Design/methodology/approach: The influence of label information on the consumer intent to purchase was evaluated by conjoint analysis using a convenience sample (n=149). A factorial design with four characteristics, price, brand, information about the product and kind of beverage, was used. Three levels were established for brand and product information, and two for price and kind of beverage. Findings: Low price, product information and market leading brand had positive impact. No preservatives/natural was the information that most influenced consumer's purchase intent. The ideal label showed the leading brand, low price and information no preservatives/natural. These results could be useful for strategic planning of consumer instruction and have important implications for Brazilian orange juice manufactures. Originality/value: Although the most widely consumed beverages in Brazil are ready to drink orange juice and nectar, it was unexpected that consumers did not know the differences between them and that kind of beverage was not an important factor for the purchase decision. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Long-term orange juice consumption is associated with low LDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein B in normal and moderately hypercholesterolemic subjects

Abstract. Background: This study investigated the hypothesis that long-term orange juice consumption (≥ 12 months) was associated with low risk factors for cardiovascular disease in adult men and women with normal and moderately high cholesterol blood levels. Methods. The sample consisted of 103 men (18-66 y) and 26 women (18-65 y); all were employees of an orange juice factory with daily access to free orange juice. The results showed that 41% of the individuals consumed 2 cups (480 mL) of orange juice per day for at least twelve months, while 59% of the volunteers are non-consumers of orange juice. Results: Orange juice consumers with normal serum lipid levels had significantly lower total cholesterol (-11%, p <0.001), LDL-cholesterol (-18%, p < 0.001), apolipoprotein B (apo B) (-12%, p < 0.01) and LDL/HDL ratio (-12%, p < 0.04) in comparison to non-consumers, as did the consumers with moderate hypercholesterolemia: lower total cholesterol (-5%, p <0.02), LDL-cholesterol (-12%, p <0.03), apolipoprotein B (-12%, p <0.01) and LDL/HDL ratio (-16%, p <0.05) in comparison the non-consumers counterparts. Serum levels of homocysteine, HDL- cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-1, body composition and the dietary intake of food energy and macronutrients did not differ among orange juice consumers and non-consumers, but vitamin C and folate intake was higher in orange juice consumers. Conclusion: Long-term orange juice consumers had lower levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, apo B and LDL/HDL ratio and an improvement of folate and vitamin C in their diet. © 2013 Aptekmann and Cesar; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Optimisation of High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing of Pêra Rio Orange Juice

The influence of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on Pêra Rio orange juice was investigated using response surface methodology. A central composite design was used to evaluate the effects of three processing conditions (independent variables), namely pressure (100-600 MPa), temperature (30-60 °C) and time (30-360 s), on the native microflora and pectin methylesterase (PME) activity of orange juice. Analysis of variance showed that second-order polynomial models fitted well with the experimental data for PME residual activity (R2 = 0.9586, p < 0.001) and aerobic microorganism count (R2 = 0.9879, p < 0.001). The optimum HHP processing conditions to produce orange juice with PME residual activity of less than 20 % and low microorganism count (<2 log cycles CFU/mL) were 550 to 600 MPa, 55 to 60 °C and 330 to 360 s. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Processamento mínimo de melão tipo Orange Flesh e de melancia 'Crimson Sweet'

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Produção Vegetal) - FCAV

Turismo no entorno do Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange, Amapá

Este trabalho de pesquisa analisou o turismo no entorno do Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange, no estado do Amapá. Para isso, utilizou-se de um enfoque qualitativo para compreender a realidade das duas comunidades residentes nesse entorno, Vila Velha do Cassiporé e Vila Cunani e suas percepções acerca de turismo, bem como entender o papel das principais instituições governamentais e não-governamentais que tentam implementar políticas de desenvolvimento nesse Parque Nacional. Diante disso, verificou-se que as políticas públicas direcionadas para o entorno dessa unidade de conservação ainda são incipientes, assim como há uma visível fragmentação do tecido social dessas duas comunidades tradicionais residentes. Ademais, percebeu-se que existem potencialidades naturais, históricas e culturais que podem ser trabalhadas no fomento de produtos turísticos, entretanto, ainda não há um trabalho voltado para tal fim. Portanto, concluiu-se que os limites são maiores do que as possibilidades no desenvolvimento do turismo nesse entorno do Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange. Dessa maneira, cabe às instituições competentes e comunidades residentes desse entorno exercitarem a participação como garantia de sustentabilidade para que o turismo possa a vir a ser uma possibilidade de inclusão social, desenvolvimento e indutor de conservação dos recursos naturais e culturais dessa unidade de conservação de uso integral no norte do estado do Amapá.

Qualidade do melão 'Orange flesh' minimamente processado e submetido a diferentes métodos de conservação

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Diagnóstico da pesca no litoral do Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange e sua área circundante, município de Oiapoque estado do Amapá

O estado do Amapá apresenta-se com 70 % dos seus 14.281.458,5 ha de extensão transformados em áreas protegidas, entres as várias categorias de Unidades de Conservação e terras indígenas, por sua vez, muitas dessas áreas adentras as águas litorâneas do atlântico, ora pelos seus limites, ora pelos seus entornos (área circundante), tornando conflitante a atividade pesqueira na linha da costa amapaense. O Acordo de Pesca assinado em 2007 entre pescadores do município do Oiapoque e gerencia do Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange (ICMBIO) busca o controle das pescarias pela frota do Oiapoque e diminuir conflito na faixa de 20 km em águas marinhas, que pertencem ao seu limite e área circundante. Este estudo investigou as características da pesca na região do estuário do rio Oiapoque, faixa marinha do Parque e sua área circundante. A metodologia contemplou entrevistas formais e informais de vários atores do setor pesqueiro no Oiapoque, monitoramento de 488 desembarques e viagens aos locais de pescarias. Foram obtidas as CPUE’s em função do rendimento por dia de pesca por pescador (Kg/dia/pesca para cada tipo de embarcação). Foram mapeados os pesqueiros considerados importantes e tradicionalmente explorados pela frota do Oiapoque, dentro dos limites do Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange e em sua área circundante. Os pescadores do município realizam pescarias de subsistência, artesanal de menor e maior escala. Por sua vez, são as pescarias artesanais de menor escala que predominam na área do parque particularmente as embarcações do tipo “barco de pequeno porte” (BPP), que se destacaram em número, cerca de 60 % das cadastradas na colônia. O volume de pescado desembarcado no município do Oiapoque foi 766 toneladas no ano de 2008. São principalmente alvo das pescarias a corvina (Cynoscion virescens) e a pescada branca (Plagioscion spp), desta capturada de pescarias de menor escala, principalmente em embarcações de capacidade até 1 tonelada do tipo barco motorizado (BOM). A produção é comercializada diretamente dos pescadores para intermediários (balanceiros) que por sua vez, vendem para o mercado local, os dois grandes centros consumidores do Amapá (Macapá e Santana) e para outros estados (Pará, São Paulo etc).

Influence of the nycthemeral cycle on the roosting behaviour of the Orange-winged Amazon

Estímulos ambientais exercem efeitos importantes na expressão de ritmos endógenos. Deslocamentos diários de grupos de psitacídeos em resposta ao ciclo claro/escuro têm sido estudados por alguns autores. Todavia, os fatores que influenciam a ritmicidade intrínseca deste comportamento não são bem conhecidos. Este estudo descreve como a periodicidade nictemeral/circadiana dos deslocamentos diários de dormitórios do Papagaio-do-mangue Amazona amazonica é modificada por fatores climatológicos. Os números de papagaios chegando ou deixando o dormitório Ilha dos Papagaios foram determinados de minuto a minuto. Um número significativamente maior de papagaios chegou ao dormitório após o ocaso, enquanto que um número significativamente maior de papagaios deixou o dormitório antes da aurora. O pico de saída dos papagaios ocorreu 23 ± 5,24 minutos antes da aurora, quando a média de intensidade de luz era de 1 lux. O pico de chegada de papagaios ocorreu 6 ± 6,1 minutos após o ocaso, quando a média de intensidade de luz era de 50 lux. Ao alterar a intensidade de luz do ambiente, as condições climatológicas influenciaram significativamente os horários de chegada e saída, com papagaios deixando o dormitório mais tarde ou chegando mais cedo em condições de nebulosidade alta.

Pesca artesanal no Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange: contextos de conflito socioambiental e estratégias de manejo alternativo

Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal compreender e descrever como pescadores artesanais, que tradicionalmente exploram as áreas do entorno e dentro de uma unidade de conservação, mais especificamente o Parque Nacional do Cabo Orange localizado no município do Oiapoque, costa do Amapá, têm se ordenado politicamente e ambientalmente no que se refere à cenários de conflito socioambiental em águas costeiras - por territórios de pesca. Para tanto, o trabalho utiliza uma metodologia qualitativa e privilegia os agentes envolvidos no cenário da pesca no município de Oiapoque, estes são: pescadores paraenses, ICMBio, pescadores amapaenses. Os resultados da pesquisa demonstram que boa parte dos pescadores artesanais associados à Colônia de Pescadores do Oiapoque são remanescentes de uma comunidade pesqueira que era localizada no interior do Parque, chamada Vila de Taperebá. Os Parques Nacionais são um modelo de unidade de conservação de proteção integral à natureza, não permitindo a presença humana ou exploração de seus recursos. Consequentemente, essa população foi expropriada e a partir das entrevistas realizadas foi possível perceber como os pescadores artesanais do Oiapoque, juntamente com a Colônia de Pescadores do Oiapoque, traçaram e propõem um manejo e uma medida compensatória pela expropriação que ocorreu a partir da criação do referido Parque.

Nutritional balance and yield for green manure orange trees

Intercropping could efficiently prevent soil nutrient losses caused by extensive agriculture. The present study aimed to assess the effect of green manure on the nutritional status of orange trees cultivar 'Pera' (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck). The plants were grafted on 'Cravo' lime trees and were then planted in a 7x4m space. Four different treatments corresponding to the evaluated green manures were employed: jack bean (JB) (Canavalia ensiformis DC), lablab (LL) (Dolichos lablab L.), pigeon pea (PP) (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp), and Brachiaria (BQ) (Brachiaria brizantha Hochst ex A. Rich. Stapf) as control. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, in split-plot time, with six replicates, with four treatments (green manures) and two plants per evaluation. The nutritional status was assessed by using the DRIS method (Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System); the yield and the macro and micronutrient levels contained in green manures and in the control was also determined. The nutritional diagnosis indicated that, in the two years of experiment, plants treated with green manure showed better nutritional balance index compared to Brachiaria. This suggests that, over time, green manure can lead to better nutritional balance. Pigeon pea treatment showed the highest yields, compared to control, in the two evaluated crop cycles (2004/05 and 2005/06).