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Avaliação da qualidade de ovos, do perfil dos consumidores e das condições de comercialização em São Bento-MA

2026-01-08T00:00:00Z

Título: Avaliação da qualidade de ovos, do perfil dos consumidores e das condições de comercialização em São Bento-MA Abstact: Egg production plays an important role at the national level, as eggs are a food of high nutritional value, low cost, and widely consumed by the Brazilian population, with their quality being directly influenced by the stages of production, storage, transportation, and commercialization. The objective of this study was to evaluate the external and internal quality of eggs marketed in the municipality of São Bento-MA, assess the hygienic-sanitary conditions of commercialization sites, and identify the consumer profile. The consumer profile was evaluated through an online questionnaire containing questions on consumption habits and knowledge regarding the quality of commercial eggs. The hygienic-sanitary conditions of the establishments were analyzed through observational evaluation using a structured questionnaire adapted from RDC No. 216/2004, followed by calculation of the conformity index. For the evaluation of external and internal quality, 240 eggs were analyzed, with 80 eggs per establishment (40 white and 40 brown eggs), collected from supermarkets, fruit stores, grocery/retail stores, and open-air markets. External and internal egg variables were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test (p < 0.05), with the InfoStat software. The results regarding the consumer profile indicated that eggs are frequently included in the population’s diet, mainly due to their nutritional value and economic accessibility. Supermarkets were the main purchase locations and showed the highest conformity indices, while grocery stores presented the lowest indices and more precarious commercialization conditions. Eggs collected from fruit stores showed higher average weight and more intense yolk color; however, all evaluated eggs showed reduced freshness, with Haugh Unit values and yolk index below ideal levels, associated with failures in commercialization conditions. Variables related to shell thickness and shell percentage remained within recommended standards. It was concluded that, in the municipality of São Bento-MA, there is a high consumption of white eggs driven by economic accessibility. Although the eggs showed acceptable external quality, internal quality was compromised in all evaluated establishments, highlighting the need for improvements in commercialization conditions

Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de geleia de tamarindo (Tamarindus indica L.) com coco (Cocos nuciferas L.)

2026-01-08T00:00:00Z

Título: Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de geleia de tamarindo (Tamarindus indica L.) com coco (Cocos nuciferas L.) Abstact: This study aimed to formulate and produce tamarind and coconut jam. Four types of jam (G1, G2, G3, G4) were developed, varying only in the concentrations of tamarind, coconut, and sugar. The evaluations performed included sensory analysis (acceptance test, ideal and ranking), as well as physicochemical analysis of the jams. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey's test (5%). The sensory analysis, conducted with 100 tasters, showed no significant difference between the jams in the attributes of appearance, texture, flavor, and overall evaluation. In the ideal test, the jams differed only in the attributes of color and sugar content. In the ranking test, G2 was the most preferred by the tasters. Regarding purchase intention, G2 obtained 50% in the would buy category. The results found in the physicochemical analyses showed that the Brix° values varied between 60% and 72%. With a pH of 3.0, titratable acidity between 0.75% and 1.89% protein content between 1.25% and 2.41%, ash content between 0.67% and 1.19%, and moisture content between 43.60% and 54.10%, jelly G2 presented the best physicochemical and sensory balance, standing out as the most suitable for future commercialization.

Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de licor com leite e doce de leite de búfala

2026-01-08T00:00:00Z

Título: Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de licor com leite e doce de leite de búfala Abstact: The present work aims elaboration and sensory evaluation of a liquor made with milk and sweet buffalo milk. The liquor was elaborated following three different formulations, these being alternated with milk and sweet of buffalo milk and milk and sweet of cow milk named with liquor 1, liquor 2 and liquor 3. Sensory analysis consisted in the application of the evaluator’s profile with questions about sex and age, and questionnaires of preference of the evaluators on milk and sweet buffalo, liquor and alcohol consumption. The evaluation included 100 untrained tasters, and the consent form was also delivered to the tasters. The affective test of acceptability, the ideal test, purchase intention and preference ordering were applied using different scoring scales. The data of the analysis were submitted to the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the means compared by the Tukey test (P <0.05), being this order of preference submitted to the method of Friedman, all the data were made through the minitab program 19.11. The results of sensory analysis indicated significant difference only for the liqueur made with buffalo milk and sweet in all evaluated attributes, mainly due to irregular texture and whitish color of the liquor that were rejected by the tasters. In contrast, the liqueur made sweet traditional and addition of buffalo milk and standard liquor did not differ significantly. Thus, it is concluded that the liqueur with buffalo milk obtained good acceptance by the tasters, indicating high potential for the consumer market.

Ocupações irregulares em áreas de proteção ambiental: impactos socioambientais nos campos alagados de São Bento - Maranhão

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Ocupações irregulares em áreas de proteção ambiental: impactos socioambientais nos campos alagados de São Bento - Maranhão Abstact: The present study aims to analyze the socio-environmental impacts resulting from irregular settlements in the flooded fields of the municipality of São Bento, Maranhão, located within the Baixada Maranhense Environmental Protection Area, a site recognized under the Ramsar Convention, seeking to understand how human presence and the disorderly use of land have compromised environmental integrity and local quality of life; methodologically, a qualitative approach with descriptive and exploratory characteristics was adopted, supported by a literature review, field visits, photographic records, and the administration of questionnaires to residents of the wetland areas, with data collection conducted in the neighborhoods of Alegre, Outra Banda, and Porto Grande, followed by georeferencing of the sampled points; the results indicated that a portion of respondents reported low income, limited schooling, and a lack of land tenure documentation, factors that reflect socioeconomic vulnerability and contribute to the expansion of settlements in environmentally sensitive areas, as well as the identification of significant environmental impacts, including waste accumulation, water pollution, biodiversity loss, and the proliferation of disease vectors, all exacerbated by insufficient sanitation services and urban infrastructure; it is concluded that the irregular occupation of the flooded fields of São Bento is a complex phenomenon that intertwines environmental degradation, social exclusion, and the absence of urban planning, and that addressing this issue requires integrated public policies that reconcile responsible land regularization, strengthened participatory management, and the conservation of local ecosystems, ensuring a form of sustainable development compatible with the socio-environmental realities of the Baixada Maranhense