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- Análise química de mel para garantir conformidade de produtoPublication . Resende, Mafalda; Paulo, Luísa; Nunes, André; Antunes, Paulo
- Chemical composition of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) filletPublication . Rodrigues, A.M.; Antunes, Paulo; Andrade, L.P.Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a freshwater fish originating from the United States of America (USA). This specie was introduced in Portugal (Azores) in the end of the XIX Century. Like in the USA, largemouth bass is one of the most popular freshwater sports fish in Portugal and it is very important in regional cuisine, especially in the countryside. However, there’s a lack of information about the chemical composition of largemouth bass fillet. All eaten largemouth bass in Portugal are caught in large dams and small irrigation dams because there’s no largemouth bass aquaculture industry. The aim of this work was to evaluate the chemical composition of largemouth bass fillet collected in an irrigation reservoir (39º49’27.89’’ N; 07º26’57.92’’ W) located in the Central region of Portugal. Thirteen largemouth bass were collected (average weight 349.85g ±74.23; average length 27.22cm ±1.43; average K condition factor 1.71 ±0.14) and were frozen during seven days. The cutting carcasses and the filet chemical analyses (moisture, protein, fat and ash) took place in the laboratory. In the carcass, the average amounts of viscera, spine, head, skin and filet were, respectively, 8.52% (±1.41), 17.24% (±1.29), 23.06% (±1.85), 7.58% (±0.60) and 43.59% (±1.91). In the filet, the average amounts of moisture, protein, fat and ash were, respectively, 77.67% (±1.07), 18.46% (±0.83), 0.90% (±0.31) and 1.20% (±0.05). We concluded that largemouth bass has a good filet yield with very low fat and high level of protein contents. In fact, as far as we know, these are the first results of carcass and filet characterization of largemouth bass collected in Portugal.
- Convective dehydration processing of peachPublication . Resende, Mafalda; Paulo, Luísa; Nunes, André; Silveira, Ana; Pintado, Cristina Miguel; Antunes, PauloDehydration of peach is an alternative to enhance storage stability, mínimize packaging requirement and reducing post-harvest cost without a sensorial and nutritional quality loss. Preservation of fruits through sun drying techniques is practiced in Cova da Beira (a Portuguese region that has a protected geographical indication for peach), as a homemade process without quality and safety control. The aim of this work was to prepare quality dehydrated products based on a convective drying process with low cost. This process has short drying time and controlled temperature that causes minimal damage to the product without added preservatives or sugar. The samples of ‘Baby Gold’ cultivar (Prunus persica) obtained from local producer were peeled, laminated and immediately dehydrated. Samples were stored in sealed plastic containers at 25°C for subsequent analysis. In the drying process were controlled forced convection air velocity of 1.25 to 1.50 m/s, air temperature between 45 and 75°C and drying time between 7 to 11 hours. During dehydration process temperature and fruit moisture were controlled. pH, acidity, soluble solids content (SSC) and mesophilic aerobic count were performed in fresh and dehydrated fruit. Dehydrated peach were similar to homemade products. Moisture was below 12%, without significant variation of SSC and acidity (on a dry basis). No deleterious effect occurred on peach mesophilic aerobic count, since a slight decrease was registered between fresh and dehydrated fruit.
- High total phenol content, antioxidant activity and mineral content in ‘Sweetheart’ cherry peelPublication . Resende, Mafalda; Paulo, Luísa; Antunes, Paulo; Pintado, Cristina MiguelCherry is used for several processed products, resulting in a large volume of subproducts, mainly stones and peel. For evaluation of nutritional potential of some sub products, total phenol content (Folin-Ciocalteu reagent method), antioxidant activity (DPPH method), and calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and phosphorus content (ICP-AES) were determined in 'Sweetheart' cherry peel. Results were compared with those of 'Tulameen' raspberry fruit cultivated in the same region. Raspberry is recognised to having a high level of antioxidants, minerals and fibre. Average concentrations of 2793.8 mg gallic acid equivalent kg-1, 3450.9 mg TE kg-1, (Ca) 317.7, (Mg) 267.5, (Na) 9.8, (K) 2196.2, and (P) 407.5 mg kg-1 were found in 'Sweetheart' cherry peel. Regarding raspberries, concentrations of 1411.8 mg gallic acid equivalent kg-1, 2709.5 mg TE kg-1, (Ca) 281.9, (Mg) 227.2, (Na) 1.3, (K) 1646.7, and (P) 76.7 mg kg-1 were found. All nutritional concentrations in peel were significantly higher than in the remaining fruit, showing its potential for nutrition complement production.
- Metal contaminants in Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) collected in large dams from Tejo River basin and small irrigation damsPublication . Andrade, L.P.; Antunes, Paulo; Paulo, Luísa; Pereira, M.E.; Rodrigues, A.M.Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a very important fresh water fish in the Portuguese regional cuisine mainly in the countryside (Central region and north Alentejo). Because there’s no aquaculture industry, all eaten largemouth bass in Portugal are collected in large dams (Basins of Tejo and Guadiana rivers) and small irrigation dams. For decades, the Tejo River received environmental pollutants from non-point and point sources that included intensive agriculture, industrial entities, municipalities and nuclear power plant. The aim of this work was to evaluate some metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Pb, Zn) present on largemouth bass muscle tissue collected in the section of Tejo River that makes border between Portugal and Spain (TR) (N=9) and collected in three irrigation reservoirs (IR) located near Castelo Branco – Portugal (N=11). Individual were weighted and measured. Age was determined by examining fish scales, and sex determined by gonads observation. Samples for liver, dorsolateral muscle and tail muscle were collected from the right side of the fish. TR average weight 435.14g (±109.15), average length 278.33mm (±23.28), average K condition factor 1.98 (±0.09) and average age 3.11 years (±0,78) were similar (P>0.05) to IR average weight 410.84g (±137.71), average length 278.36mm (±31.13), average K condition factor 1.86 (±0.17) and average age 3.18 years (±0,60). Total mercury was determined in freeze-dried samples by atomic absorption spectrometry with thermal decomposition and gold amalgamation. For the other metal analysis, freeze-dried powders were mineralized with a mixture of HNO3 and H2O2, followed by ICP-OES quantification. Cd and Pb presented concentrations below LOQ (0.025 and 0.15mg.kg-1wet.weight, respectively) for all muscle samples. These values are below legal limits in EU (0.05 and 0.3mg.kg-1wet.weight, respectively). Average Hg levels are below legal limits (0.5mg.kg-1wet.weight) and muscle presented higher levels than liver. These contaminant levels indicate that are no contamination sources in the sampling sites. Cu, Cr, Fe, Mn and Zn are essential micronutrients. Their concentrations were not significantly different between dorsal and tail muscle and were higher in liver (P>0.05), with mean concentrations on muscle being, respectively: TR 0.16 (±0.07),
- Utilização do teor em metais pesados no pólen como marcador ambiental : estudo preliminarPublication . Paulo, Luísa; Antunes, Paulo; Campos, Maria da Graça; Anjos, O.Este trabalho apresenta os resultados preliminares sobre a avaliação de metais pesados no pólen de plantas que vegetam em locais com diferentes níveis de poluição. Foram recolhidas amostras de pólen diretamente das plantas em zonas onde havia suspeita de contaminações diversas, nomeadamente junto a estradas, em solos com alguma contaminação e num pomar. Foi também recolhido pólen apícola em zonas consideradas mais poluídas. Analisaram-se um total de 10 amostras e para cada uma delas foram determinadas as concentrações em Cádmio(Cd), Crómio(Cr), Ferro(Fe), Zinco(Zn), Manganês(Mn), Cobre(Cu) e Chumbo(Pb). As amostras de pólen foram secas a 50ºC/24 horas e ulteriormente mineralizadas com uma mistura de HNO3 e H2O2. As concentrações dos metais referidos foram determinadas por espectrometria de emissão de plasma (ICP-OES). Nas amostras recolhidas junto a uma estrada, num pomar e num terreno perto de uma antiga lixeira verificaram-se níveis elevados de Fe, Mn e Pb enquanto que para os restantes metais analisados os níveis estavam dentro dos valores de referência para o pólen. Estes resultados preliminares fazem parte de um estudo mais completo onde se pretende correlacionar os níveis de metais pesados no pólen com os contaminantes presentes nos solos, e para já foi possível verificar que pode ser assim contaminado por eles dependendo do meio onde vegetam as plantas, confirmando a hipótese de pode ser usado como marcador ambiental.