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Refreshment powder is a product highly consumed by the Brazilian population, probably due to the versatility of consumption, high yield, and low cost. Among the tropical fruits, the mango is one of the most used for the elaboration of juices. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acceptance of solid mixture powder for mango refreshment of different brands marketed in Brazil. Eight samples acquired in supermarkets (Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil) were analyzed. The samples were prepared according to the manufacturers' recommendations and served to the judges in disposable plastic cups codified with three digit numbers. The acceptance tests were carried out by 123 consumers. The samples were presented in balanced complete block design by the sequential monadic way, in relation to appearance, aroma, flavor, texture and overall impression, using a non-structured hedonic scale of 9 cm. It was also applied the just-about-right test in relation to sweetness and mango flavor. The results of ANOVA and Tukey´s test indicated that the samples do not differ significantly (P>0.05) in acceptance regarding appearance, aroma, flavor, texture and overall impression (with averages ranging from 4.87 to 5.40 for the overall impression). However, through the multivariate statistical analysis applied, in the Internal Preference Map generated to the overall impression, samples 3, 4, 5 and 8 showed a higher consumer preference and samples 1 and 7 presented lower preference and purchase intention. Based on the results obtained it is possible to conclude that solid mixture powder for mango refreshments, with a higher concentration of aspartame sweetener in their composition, were the most preferred by consumers.