Acceptance of banana vitamin prepared with frozen pulp added with psyllium (Plantago ovata Forsk) by the Check-all-that-apply method (CATA)
sensory, functional food, health, rheology
Fruits are important sources of nutrients for health, among them bananas are consumed by people all over the world, but their perishability brings a lot of waste. The production of frozen pulps is an alternative to reduce losses and this market is expanding, as many consumers prefer practicality in the preparation. Another market that is growing is that of functional products and psyllium is a soluble fiber that provides several benefits, among them the reduction of LDL cholesterol, reduction of blood glucose, relief of constipation. The use of this fiber in industrialized products can contribute to the nutritional enrichment of the products. The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate the sensory characteristics perceived from frozen banana pulp added with different concentrations of psyllium. For this, four samples of frozen banana pulps added with psyllium in concentrations 0%, 3%, 5% and 7% were crushed with milk and sugar. The samples were evaluated employing nutritional composition, rheological properties and Check-All-That-Apply (CATA) sensory test. The results indicated that the addition of psyllium to the pulp showed nutritional and sensory benefits. The formulation with 3% psyllium was sensorially preferred and in this concentration, in Brazil, the product may receive the health claim on the label.