Relatório da medição de pH e acidez da polpa e néctar de maracujá amarelo (Passiflora edulisflavicarpaDegener) e análise sensorial do néctar / Report of ph measurement and acidity of pulp and necar of yellow maracujá(passiflora edulis flavicarpadegener), and sensory analysis of néctar

Introdução: o maracujá é uma fruta cuja polpa pode ser utilizada na preparação de sucos, sorvetes, vinhos, licores ou doces. O estado de maturidade do vegetal, que é um dos fatores mais importante na qualidade do produto final e o pH da polpa e do néctar do maracujá amarelo, são, para o mercado, características fundamentais. Objetivo: analisar o pH da polpa e do néctar do maracujá amarelo, e realizar a análise sensorial do néctar do maracujá amarelo de uma Recebido em: 21/0652017 amostra selecionada. Método: as amostras foram higienizadas pri meiramente com detergente neutro sempre em contado com água corrente. Foram usados 20 ml de polpa de maracujá e diluído para que o phmetro pudesse identificar a medida de pH. A análise sensorial foi realizada apenas pela descrição das características sensoriais pelo grupo de alunos provadores. Resultados: a média do pH da polpa foi 4,28 e para o néctar, 3,8. A análise do ácido cítrico na polpa foi de 7,96% e no néctar. Os provadores, na porcentagem de 99% referiram que gostaram e comprariam a bebida caso disponível no mercado. Conclusão: observa-se então que o elevado pH para um produto na qual se visava a formulação do néctar teve ótimo aproveitamento. Contudo o pH ácido diminui a acidez do produto, deixando de certa forma um equilíbrio que infelizmente pode ser facilmente desfeito. Ambas as medições de pH da polpa e do néctar se mostraram elevadíssimo, já as medições de acidez por não ter um parâmetro legislativo para resguardar a quantidade máxima, considerou-se dentro dos padrões.

Introduction: passion fruit is a fruit whose pulp can be used in the preparation of juices, ice creams, wines, liqueurs or sweets. The state of maturity of the vegetable, which is one of the most important factors in the quality of the final product, and the pH of the yellow passion fruit pulp and nectar, are fundamental characteristics for the market. Objective: to observe the pH of the yellow passion fruit pulp and nectar, and to perform the sensory analysis of yellow passion fruit nectar from a selected sample. Method: firstly, samples were sanitized with neutral detergent always counted with running water. 20 ml of passion fruit pulp and diluted were used so that the phmetro could identify the pH measure. Sensory analysis was performed only by the description of the sensorial characteristics by the group of student tasters. Results: the mean pH of the pulp was 4.28 and for the nectar, 3.8. The citric acid analysis in the pulp was 7.96% and in the nectar. The tasters, in the percentage of 99% mentioned that they liked and would buy the drink if available in the market. Conclusion: It was observed that the high pH for a product in which the formulation of the nectar had a good use. However the acidic PH decreases the acidity of the product, leaving in a way a balance that unfortunately can be easily undone. Both measurements of pH of the pulp and nectar were very high, since the acidity measurements for not having a legislative parameter to protect the maximum quantity was considered within the standards.

Comparative central effects of the aqueous leaf extract of two populations of Passiflora edulis

ABSTRACTPassiflora edulis Sims, Passifloraceae, has been used in Brazilian traditional folk medicine to the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. P. edulis is commonly known for its economic interests in Brazil. This species exhibits significant variability in the fruit rind color, then two subpopulations has been described (P. edulis fo. flavicarpa O. Deg. (PEF); P. edulis fo. edulis (PEE)). This study compared phytochemical profile and biological actions of aqueous leaf extract of PEE and PEF. HPLC analysis showed marked distinct chromatograms to the P. edulisvarieties. However, in both extracts the major compounds observed were flavonoids C-glycosides. Behavioral studies showed that PEE (300 mg/kg, p.o.) and PEF (100 and 300 mg/kg, p.o.) reduced anxiety in the elevated plus maze test. PEE (300 and 1000 mg/kg, p.o.) and PEF (1000 mg/kg, p.o.) also induced antidepressant-like actions in the forced swimming test. PEE 1000 mg/kg significantly reduced distance moved, thus suggesting sedation. No alterations in sleeping time were observed with PEE and PEF extracts. In conclusion, despite the similarities between the biological actions observed for both P. edulis varieties, quite different phytochemical profile was herein reported. These data suggest that the anxiolytic and antidepressant actions are not due to a specific phytochemical component.

Experimental models using radionuclides for assessment of the effects of natural drugs

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the extracts of Nectandra membranacea (N. membranacea), Ginkgo biloba (EGb) and Passiflora (PEF) on the morphology of red blood cells (RBC), on the biodistribution of sodium pertechnetate (99mTcO4Na), on the morphology of duodenum and on the labeling of blood constituents (BC, IF-P, IF-BC) with technetium-99m (Tc-99m). Morphometry studies also were performed. The results show that EGb promotes alteration of the labeling of BC, IF-P and IF-BC (p<0.05). The N. membranacea extract does not promote significant alteration of the radiolabeling, and PEF extract alters the IF-P labeling. N. membranacea, EGb and PEF extracts were able to alter the RBC morphology (P<0.05). N. membranacea extract and EGb modifies the biodistribution of the 99mTcO4Na, and EGb influences the morphometry of duodenum isolated from rats (P<0.05).

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de um extrato de Nectandra (N. membranacea), de Ginkgo (EGb) e de Passiflora e. flavicarpa (PEF) na marcação de constituintes sanguíneos (BC, IF-P, IF-BC) com Tc-99m, na morfologia de hemácias (RBC), na biodistribuição do 99mTcO4Na na morfologia do duodeno. Amostras de sangue foram incubadas com os extratos. Tc-99m foi adicionado e as frações do plasma (IF-P) e da célula (IF-BC) foram isoladas. Estudos morfométricos foram realizados. Os resultados mostram que EGb promove alteração na marcação de BC, IF-P e IF-BC. N. membranacea não altera a radiomarcação e PEF altera a marcação de IF-P. O extrato de N. membranacea, EGb e PEF alteraram a morfologia de RBC (p<0.05). Os extratos de N. membranacea e EGb modificam a biodistribuição do 99mTcO4Na, e o EGb influencia a morfometria (p<0.05) do duodeno de ratos.