Effect of the fruit aqueous extract of balloon pepper (Capsicum baccatum var. Pendulum) on lipid oxidation, microbiological quality and consumer acceptance of fresh pork sausage and smoked

• Published in: Ciência e tecnologia de alimentos 2022, Vol.42
• Main Authors: CABRAL, Natália de Oliveira, OLIVEIRA, Rodrigo Fortunato de, HENRY, Fabio da Costa, OLIVEIRA, Daniela Barros de, SANTOS JUNIOR, , Alexandre Cristiano do, MAIA JUNIOR, Jonhny de Azevedo, MARTINS, Meire Lelis Leal
• Format: Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Subjects: FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
• ISSN: 1678-457X
• DOI: 10.1590/fst.09221

Abstract This study assessed the effect of different concentrations of (Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum) on lipid oxidation, microbiological and sensorial characteristics of four different formulations of fresh pork sausage and smoked (control, F1, F2, F3), with the substitution of industrial antioxidant for the natural one. Lipid oxidation values (TBARS) did not display significant differences (P>0.05) among the treatments, and at different times of analysis (storage). The only significant differences were between the different types of sausages (fresh and smoked). The enumeration of all the microorganisms searched was below the standard required by Brazilian laws. F2 formula received the highest scores for acceptance but did not display significant difference (P>0.05) as it refers to taste, with the remaining formulations. The substitution of the synthetic antioxidant by the natural one displayed similar results, demonstrating that the natural extract from the balloon pepper does not affect the technological and sensorial properties of the sausages, which proves the viability of the product.