Elaboração de compota de morango com xarope de agave e verificação da sua aceitabilidade

Abstract

This study aimed to develop compote containing the syrup as a base of a plant widely found in Mexico, the agave (Agave tequilana), raw material for production of tequila, and strawberry fruit chosen. Studies have shown that agave syrup has prebiotic properties to contain fructans, a group of natural polymers that act as a bifidogenic agent, stimulating the immune system, reducing the colonization of pathogenic bacteria in the intestine, diminishing the risk of osteoporosis by increasing the absorption of mineral - in particular calcium - and reducing the risk of atherosclerosis by decreased triglyceride synthesis. Four formulations were prepared with different amounts of agave syrup and water in order to verify, by means of the sort, which one would be most preferred. The acceptance test showed that the third formulation was well accepted and obtained footnote 7 above in all aspects. Although the product has a high cost due to the agave syrup, purchase intent reveals that the jam would be well accepted by consumers.