Banca de DEFESA: MARCELLE MIYAHIRA DA COSTA

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STUDENT : MARCELLE MIYAHIRA DA COSTA
DATE: 28/11/2025
TIME: 10:00
LOCAL: Remoto
TITLE:

Development of sugar-free banana candy with the addition of the fruit peel as a strategy for inclusion in the school meals program (PNAE) in Itaguaí, RJ.

 

 

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PAGES: 45
BIG AREA: Ciências Agrárias
AREA: Agronomia
SUMMARY:

This study aimed to develop a sugar-free banana sweet (bananada) incorporating banana peel as a strategy for inclusion in the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) in the municipality of Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The region offers favorable environmental conditions for cultivating “banana prata,” producing fruits with high potassium content and °Brix values, which add nutritional and sensory quality. The addition of banana peel seeks to fully utilize the raw material, reduce waste, and increase dietary fiber and pectin content. Experimental tests were conducted to define the optimal formulation, including fruit sanitation, two-stage cooking, blending, and standardization of the final product. Sensory tests with public school children will use the FNDE facial hedonic scale to verify the minimum acceptance rate of 85% required for PNAE inclusion. Physicochemical analyses (moisture, acidity, lipids, proteins, and ash) were performed on two formulations—with and without cocoa. Results showed significant differences in acidity, moisture, and protein between formulations, while lipids and ash showed no statistical variation. The developed product demonstrates strong potential for diversifying school meals, meeting the needs of children with sugar restrictions, and creating new opportunities for local farmers.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interna - 1524368 - MARIA IVONE MARTINS JACINTHO BARBOSA
Externa à Instituição - VANESSA RICAS BIANCARDI
Externo à Instituição - VICTOR HUGO CORDEIRO ROSA