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Microbiological feasibility of microwave processing of coconut water

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Author(s):
Pinto, Raquel O. M. [1, 2] ; do Nascimento, Renata B. [3] ; Jermolovicius, Luiz Alberto [3] ; Jurkiewicz, Cynthia [2, 4] ; Gut, Jorge A. W. [2, 5] ; Pinto, Uelinton Manoel [1, 2] ; Landgraf, Mariza [1, 2]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Food & Expt Nutr, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Food Res Ctr, BR-05508080 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Maua Inst Technol, Microwave Lab, BR-09580900 Sao Caetano do Sul, SP - Brazil
[4] Maua Inst Technol, Food Engn, BR-09580900 Sao Caetano do Sul, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Politecn, Dept Chem Engn, BR-05508080 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; v. 145, JUN 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Thermal processing of coconut water is designed to ensure safety and stability and microwave may be used as an alternative process. This study evaluated the feasibility of microwave processing of acidified green coconut water (pH 4.30-4.50) concerning inactivation of Bacillus coagulans spores with specific power between 115 and 135 W/ mL. Four variables were evaluated (temperature, microwave power, amount, and composition of added acids) according to a central composite design with four replicates at the center point. After holding periods of 5, 10, 15 and 20 min, the reduction in spore population was determined. The only significant variable for spore inactivation was the temperature; consequently, the survival curves were described by Weibull model, which was adjusted in a single-step procedure that integrated the time-temperature profile of 112 experiments. The alpha value (time of the first decimal reduction) at reference temperature of 90 degrees C was 33.8 s and the z' value (temperature required for a 10-fold change in alpha) was 5.06 degrees C. The reduction in the population of B. coagulans spores and the kinetics parameters suggest that microwave may be used as a viable alternative for coconut water processing. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/07914-8 - FoRC - Food Research Center
Grantee:Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC