Physical-chemical and microbiological evaluation of coconut waters produced in the city of Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará

• Autor(a) principal: Silva, Mardila Sâmia Jorge
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Sousa Júnior, Dárcio Luiz de, Braz, Maria Lucivânia de Oliveira, Correia, Camilla da Silva, Mendes, Rafael de Carvalho, Marques, Ana Emília Formiga
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Saúde (Santa Maria)
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.ufsm.br/revistasaude/article/view/41265
• topic: Coconut water; Physical-chemical analysis; Microbiological analysis; Health legislation.; Água de coco; Análise físico-química; Análise microbiológica; Legislação em saúde.

Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out an investigation of the quality of coconut waters produced in the city of Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, at the physical-chemical and microbiological level, and to verify whether they are in accordance with the current legislation (Nº 27, of 22 July 2009). Methods: Three different brands were used in this study, where they were called A, B and C, of the potted and cooled type. Total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids, reducing sugars and the presence of some microorganisms (Salmonella sp., Escherichia coli, Molds and yeasts) were analyzed. Results: The physical-chemical analyzes showed that the pH of all samples is above the allowed limit, since the total soluble solids fit the standard, the values of total titratable acidity and reducing sugars are below the values mentioned in the literature. The results of qualitative microbiological analyzes show that all microorganisms mentioned above are present in all samples. Conclusion: Finally, it is concluded that all samples are unsatisfactory, as they are not following good manufacturing practices, thus requiring more rigid control.