{"title":"Novel infusions from underutilized exotic fruits: Sensory analysis and consumer acceptance","authors":"Warda Bibi Jaumbocus , Vidushi S. Neergheen , Jayrani Cheeneebash , Darshna Yagnik , Deena Ramful-Baboolall","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgfs.2024.101014","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to develop infusion bags from antioxidant-rich exotic fruits like <em>Syzygium cumini</em>, <em>Psidium cattleianum</em>, <em>Psidium guajava</em>, and <em>Annona muricata</em>, and characterize the physicochemical and sensory properties of the infusions. Infusion bags were prepared from oven dried, coarsely ground fruits which were then brewed in boiling hot water for 5 min. Nine trained panelists evaluated the fruit infusions, agreeing on 19 sensory attributes. A spider plot showed that the infusions did not significantly differ in the magnitude of their sensory attributes except for color. Multiple factor analysis (MFA) revealed that the fruity after taste was more related to the <em>Psidium guajava</em> infusion, contributing to a better liking. The overall liking of the infusions was not related to healthy eating patterns or variety seeking tendencies. The novel data from this study can contribute to the successful marketing of these healthy beverages and the development of the nutraceutical sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48594,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101014"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2000,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878450X24001471","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
This study aimed to develop infusion bags from antioxidant-rich exotic fruits like Syzygium cumini, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, and Annona muricata, and characterize the physicochemical and sensory properties of the infusions. Infusion bags were prepared from oven dried, coarsely ground fruits which were then brewed in boiling hot water for 5 min. Nine trained panelists evaluated the fruit infusions, agreeing on 19 sensory attributes. A spider plot showed that the infusions did not significantly differ in the magnitude of their sensory attributes except for color. Multiple factor analysis (MFA) revealed that the fruity after taste was more related to the Psidium guajava infusion, contributing to a better liking. The overall liking of the infusions was not related to healthy eating patterns or variety seeking tendencies. The novel data from this study can contribute to the successful marketing of these healthy beverages and the development of the nutraceutical sector.
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International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science is a peer-reviewed journal that explicitly focuses on the interface of food science and gastronomy. Articles focusing only on food science will not be considered. This journal equally encourages both scientists and chefs to publish original scientific papers, review articles and original culinary works. We seek articles with clear evidence of this interaction. From a scientific perspective, this publication aims to become the home for research from the whole community of food science and gastronomy.
IJGFS explores all aspects related to the growing field of the interaction of gastronomy and food science, in areas such as food chemistry, food technology and culinary techniques, food microbiology, genetics, sensory science, neuroscience, psychology, culinary concepts, culinary trends, and gastronomic experience (all the elements that contribute to the appreciation and enjoyment of the meal. Also relevant is research on science-based educational programs in gastronomy, anthropology, gastronomic history and food sociology. All these areas of knowledge are crucial to gastronomy, as they contribute to a better understanding of this broad term and its practical implications for science and society.