Contenido de grasas, sodio, azúcares y edulcorantes declarados en etiquetado nutricional de golosinas, snacks salados y en bebidas dulces no alcohólicas seleccionadas

RESUMEN Introducción: La obesidad en niños se asocia también a ingesta de alimentos ricos en grasas, azúcares y sodio, por ello es importante conocer sus niveles en golosinas y las bebidas dulces. Objetivos: Evaluar contenido de nutrientes críticos acorde al Perfil de Nutrientes de OPS en golosinas dulces, snacks salados y bebidas dulces no alcohólicas envasadas, según información del etiquetado nutricional. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio transversal, descriptivo, exploratorios. Se evaluó contenido por porción de grasas totales(GT), saturadas(GS) y trans(GTr), sodio, azúcares libres(AL) y edulcorantes artificiales(EA) en golosinas dulces, saladas, y bebidas dulces no alcohólicas (BDNA) según etiquetado nutricional. Niveles excesivos fueron considerados según "Perfil de nutrientes de OPS". Muestra fue por conveniencia obtenida en 2 bocas de expendio. Se excluyeron postres envasados y golosinas con información poco visible. Resultados: Fueron evaluados 104 alimentos agrupados en: confitería (alfajor, magdalenas), chocolates, snacks salados (queso, maíz, galletitas saladas, papas fritas), galletitas dulces, bebidas dulces (jugos/gaseosas/bebidadeportistas). En confitería, 8/13 tenían exceso de GT, 10/13 de GS, 4/13 de GTr, 11/13, de AL, ninguno exceso de sodio, 11/13 tenían EA. Entre chocolates, todos tenían exceso de GT y GS, 2/10 en GTr, ninguno sodio, 9/10 altos en AL, 2/10 contenían EA. Snacks:, 14/17 eran altos en GT, 7/17 en GS, 1/17 en GTr, 15/17 en sodio, 4/17 en AL, 6/17 contenían EA. Galletitas dulces tenían exceso de GT 14/20, de GS 17/20, 6/20 de GTr, de sodio 1/20, todos con AL,17/20 contenían EA. En BDH (n=44), todas tenían exceso de sodio, 36/44 exceso de AL, 21/44 tenían EA. Conclusión: Alimentos de confitería son altos en grasas, azúcares libres y edulcorantes.. Los chocolates son altos en grasas y azucares. Los snacks son altos en sodio y grasas. Las galletitas tienen exceso de azúcares y grasas saturadas, 2/3 contienen edulcorantes artificiales. Las bebidas dulces son altas en sodio y azucares, la mitad tiene edulcorantes artificiales.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Obesity in children is also associated with intake of foods high in fat, sugar and sodium, so it is important to know their levels in sweets and sweet drinks. Objectives: To evaluate critical nutrient content according to the PAHO Nutrient Profile in sweet treats, salty snacks and packaged non-alcoholic sweet drinks, according to nutritional labeling information. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, exploratory study. Content per serving of total fat (TF), saturated fats (SF) and trans-fatty acids (TrF), sodium, free sugars (FS) and artificial sweeteners (AS) in sweet, salty, and non-alcoholic sweet drinks (NASD) was evaluated according to nutritional labeling. Excessive levels were considered according to the "PAHO Nutrient Profile". Samples were obtained for convenience at two outlet stores. Packaged desserts and treats with poorly visible information were excluded. Results: We evaluated 104 foods, which were grouped in: baked foods (alfajor, muffins), chocolates, salty snacks (cheese, corn, crackers, french fries), sweet cookies, and sweet drinks (juices / soft drinks / sports drinks). In baked foods, 8/13 had excess of TF, 10/13 of SF, 4/13 of TrF, 11/13 of FS, no excess of sodium, 11/13 had AS. Among chocolates, all had excess of TF and SF, 2/10 in TrF, none of sodium, 9/10 were high in FS, 2/10 contained AS. Snacks: 14/17 were high in TF, 7/17 in SF, 1/17 in TrF, 15/17 in sodium, 4/17 in FS, 6/17 contained AS. Sweet cookies had excess TF (14/20), SF (17/20), 6/20 had excess of TrF, sodium (1/20), all had excess FS, 17/20 contained AS. In NASD (n = 44), all had excess sodium, 36/44 had excess FS, 21/44 had AS. Conclusion: Baked foods are high in fat, free sugars and sweeteners. Chocolates are high in fats and sugars. Snacks are high in sodium and fat. Cookies have excess sugar and saturated fat, 2/3 contained artificial sweeteners. Sweet drinks are high in sodium and sugars, half have artificial sweeteners.

Identificación histórica, geográfica y cultural en la elaboración de dulces tradicionales de Valledupar: un acercamiento para su conocimiento técnico / Historical, Geographical and Cultural Identification in the Production of Traditional Valledupar Candies: An Approach for Technical Knowledge

Resumen Antecedentes: en la Región Caribe colombiana, los dulces han tenido una larga tradición de producción, consumo e importancia, es por eso que ya hacen parte de la identidad de los locales y de todo el país. Siempre que se evoca la gastronomía del caribe colombiano, en especial la de Valledupar, los dulces aparecen como primera opción en la lista de postres típicos. Reflexión: la diversidad cultural que caracteriza las regiones colombianas se refleja claramente en su gastronomía, en la que los dulces tradicionales se consumen como ese "bocadito dulce que acompaña el almuerzo", pero, más que estar presentes en nuestras mesas en el acto de comer, los dulces en un solo bocado evocan historia, geografía, religión, tradición, técnica, cultura, sabores y saberes; por lo que, con este trabajo, se busca realizar un acercamiento a estos aspectos para luego caracterizar los dulces según materia prima, forma de elaboración y consistencia, haciendo mediciones de algunas de sus propiedades organolépticas como pH y concentración de sólidos (°Brix). Conclusiones: todo lo anterior ha permitido entender que la cocina dulce de Valledupar funciona como un ejemplo emblemático para exaltar las complejidades tanto culturales como técnicas que hacen parte de las cocinas en Colombia.

Abstract Background: In the Colombian Caribbean region, candies have had a long tradition of production, consumption and importance, thus contributing to the identity of the locals and the entire country. As such, when Colombian Caribbean gastronomy is evoked, especially that of Valledupar, candies appear at the top of the list of typical desserts. Reflection: The cultural diversity that characterizes the Colombian regions is reflected in its gastronomy, where traditional candies such as "bocadito dulce que acompaña el almuerzo" are consumed, but more than being present at our tables, candies evoke, in a single bite, the history, geography, religion, tradition, technique, culture, tastes and knowledge of the area. This paper seeks to address these aspects and then characterize the candies according to their raw material, form of preparation, and consistency, and measuring various organoleptic properties such as pH and concentration of solids (°Brix). Conclusion: This study has contributed to the understanding that the Valledupar´s sweet cuisine functions as an emblematic example of both cultural and technical complexities that are part of Colombian cuisines. DP analysis is a tool that can be used for formulating dietary recommendations based on food culture.

Mensuração do potencial erosivo de balas dissolvidas em água e saliva artificial / Measurement of erosive potential of candies dissolved in water and artificial saliva

Introdução: O consumo excessivo e frequente de balas ácidas pode estar associado à etiologia da erosão dental. Objetivo: Mensurar e comparar o pH e a acidez titulável de balas dissolvidas em água e saliva artificial. Material e método: Foram utilizadas as balas Tic Tac® sabores laranja, cereja/maracujá e morango, agrupadas em dois grupos: G-1: balas dissolvidas em água; G-2: balas dissolvidas em saliva artificial. As balas foram trituradas e, do pó resultante de cada sabor, foram pesadas duas amostras de 20 g, sendo então dissolvidas em 120 mL de água destilada ou 120 mL de saliva artificial. Destas soluções, obtiveram-se três amostras de 30 mL para cada um dos sabores, permitindo a leitura em triplicata do pH e da acidez titulável. O pH foi mensurado utilizando-se um potenciômetro e eletrodo combinado de vidro, previamente calibrado com soluções padrão pH 7,0 e pH 4,0. Para a verificação da acidez titulável, adicionaram-se alíquotas de 100 μL NaOH 1M, até o pH alcançar 5,5. Submeteram-se os resultados à Análise de Variância (ANOVA). As comparações das médias foram realizadas pelo Teste Tukey, em um nível de 5% de significância (p<0,05). Resultado: Todas as balas apresentaram pH abaixo do crítico para dissolução do esmalte, quando dissolvidas em água e saliva artificial. Na comparação entre os grupos, o G-2, mostrou um pH mais elevado e menor acidez titulável, diferindo significantemente do G-1. Conclusão: Todas as balas dissolvidas em água e saliva artificial mostraram-se potencialmente erosivas, podendo contribuir para a etiologia da erosão dental.

Introduction: Excessive and frequent consumption of acid candy is associated with the etiology of dental erosion. Objective: This study aimed to measure and compare the pH and titratable acidity of candies dissolved in water and artificial saliva. Material and method: Tic Tac® candies were used with the flavors: orange, cherry / passion fruit and strawberry, grouped into 2 groups. G-1: candies dissolved in water; G-2: candies dissolved in artificial saliva. The candies were crushed and, from the resulting powder of each flavor, two samples were weighed 20 g and dissolved in 120 ml of distilled water or 120 ml of artificial saliva. For these solutions were obtained 3 samples of 30 mL each flavor, allowing the determination of pH and titratable acidity in triplicate.. The pH was measured using a potentiometer and glass electrode calibrated with standard solutions pH 7.0 and pH 4.0. To check the titratable acidity, aliquots of 100 uL NaOH 1M were added until the pH reached 5.5. The results were submitted to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Mean comparisons were performed by Tukey test at a 5% level of significance (p<0.05). Result: All candies had pH below the critical values for dissolution of enamel when dissolved in water and artificial saliva. Comparing the groups, the G-2, showed a pH higher and lower titratable acidity, significantly differing from the G-1. Conclusion: All acid candies dissolved in water and artificial saliva proved to be potentially erosive could contribute to the etiology of dental erosion.

Erosive potential of sugar-free hard candies dissolved in water and artificial saliva

Aim: To compare the acidity of sugar-free hard candies dissolved in water and artificial saliva.Methods: Sugar-free Flopi Florestal„¥ hard candies (grape, strawberry, cherry, orange, ginger, lemonbalm, fennel) were selected and grouped in 2 groups: G-1 (candies dissolved in distilled water)and G-2 (candies dissolved in artificial saliva). Candies were triturated with a porcelain pestle,yielding two samples of 20 g. Samples were dissolved in 120 mL distilled water (G-1) and 120 mLartificial saliva (20 mM NaHCO3, 3 mM NaH2PO4.H2O and 1 mM CaCl2.2H2O) (G-2), obtaining threesamples of 30 mL for each of the flavors and groups. pH was measured using potentiometer andcombined glass electrode. Titratable acidity was evaluated by adding 100 £gL 1M NaOH aliquotsuntil reaching pH 5.5. For statistical analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used. Means werecompared by the Tukey test at 5% significance level (p<0.05) Results: All flavors of G-1 showed pHvalues below 5.5. Comparison of groups in the same flavor showed a significant increase in pH inflavors of G-2. Comparison of the titratable acidity between G-1 and G-2, showed that fruit flavorswere significantly different from each other, with reduced acidity in G-2. Conclusions: All evaluatedcandies are acid, and dilution in artificial saliva raised their pH and lowered their titratable acidity,reducing their erosive potential.

Avaliação do potencial erosivo de balas duras / Evaluation of erosive potencial of the hard candies

Introdução: O consumo excessivo e frequente de alimentos ácidos está associado à etiologia da erosão dental. Objetivo: Avaliar o potencial erosivo de balas duras. Materiais e Métodos: Adquiriu-se em supermercados as balas TicTac® (maçã-verde/ maracujá), Halls XS® (Mentho Lyptus e Strong Lyptus), Mentos ® Kiss Mint (menta) e Mentos® Kiss Fruit® (morango). Triturou- se as balas e do pó resultante, coletou-se três (3) amostras de 15g gramas de cada sabor. Dissolveu-se cada amostra de pó em 30mL de água destilada. Este processo permitiu a leitura em triplicata do pH e acidez titulável. Mensurou-se o pH utilizando um potenciômetro e eletrodo combinado de vidro. Verificou-se a acidez titulável, adicionando-se à solução alíquotas de 100 µL de NaOH 1M, até o pH alcançar 5,5. Este procedimento foi realizado para cada um dos sabores. Submeteu-se os resultados à Análise de Variância (ANOVA) e as comparações das médias ao teste Tukey, em um nível de 5% de significância (p<0,05). Resultados: Dentre as balas analisadas apenas o sabor Mentos Kiss Mint® (menta) apresentou valor de pH superior a 5,5 (6,30), diferindo significantemente dos demais. As demais balas apresentaram valores de pH variando entre 2,50 a 2,85. A acidez titulável variou entre 400 µL a 4800 µL de NaOH 1M para alcançar pH 5,5. Os sabores Mentos Kiss Fruit® (morango) e Tic­Tac® (maçã Verde e maracujá) apresentaram acidez titulável significativamente mais elevada que os demais sabores. Conclusão: A maioria das balas analisadas apresentou potencial erosivo e seu consumo frequente pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento da erosão dental.

Introduction: The excessive and frequent ingestion of acidic foods is associated with the etiology of dental erosion. Objective: To evaluate the erosive potential of hard candies. Material and Methods: It was acquired in supermarkets the TicTac® candies (apple green / passion fruit), Halls XS® (MenthoLyptus and Strong Lyptus), Mentos Kiss® (mint and strawberry). The candies were crushed and, from the resulting powder, were collected three samples of 15 grams from each flavor. Each powder sample was dissolved in 30ml of distilled water. This process has allowed reading pH and titratable acidity in triplicate. The pH value was measured using a pot and glass combination electrode. The titratable acidity was mensured by adding aliquots of 100 µl 1N NaOH solution until the pH reached 5.5. The results were submitted to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and comparisons test of Tukey at a 5% level of significance (p <0.05). Results: Among the candies analyzed, only the Mentos® Kiss Mint Mint flavor presented pH value greater than 5.5 (6.30), differing significantly from the others. The other candies had pH values ranging from 2.50 to 2.85. The volume of 1N NaOH used to raise the pH to 5.5 ranged from 400 to 4,800 µl, and the Mentos® Kiss Fruit Strawberry and Tic-Tac® green apple and passion fruit flavor has presented the highest tritatable acidity, significantly differing from the others. Conclusion: The most of the candies analyzed presented erosive potential and their frequent consumption can contribute to the development of dental erosion.

Utilização de inulina como substituto de açúcar em paçoca de amendoim: avaliação físico-química e sensorial entre escolares / Inulin as sugar substitute in peanut paçoca: physico-chemical and sensory evaluation among school children

Introdução: a inulina (IN) é uma fibra alimentar que vem sendo empregada como forma de melhorar o perfil nutricional de diversas preparações. Objetivo: elaborar paçocas de amendoim com adição de IN em substituição ao açúcar (AÇ) e avaliar sua aceitabilidade sensorial entre crianças. Também, analisar a composição físico-química da formulação padrão e daquela com maior teor de IN e aceitação semelhante à padrão. Métodos: foram elaboradas 5 formulações de paçoca de amendoim: F1 - padrão (0% IN + 13% AÇ), F2 (3,25% IN + 9,75% AÇ), F3 (6,50% IN + 6,50% AÇ), F4 (9,75% IN + 3,25% AÇ) e F5 (13% IN + 0% AÇ). Participaram da pesquisa 60 provadores com idade entre 9 e 10 anos. Foi determinada a composição centesimal de F1 e da formulação com maior teor de IN e aceitação semelhante à padrão. Resultados: não houve diferença estatística (p>0,05) entre as formulações na avaliação sensorial (aparência, aroma, sabor, textura, cor, aceitação global e intenção de compra). A amostra F5 foi aquela com maior adição de IN e aceitação semelhante à padrão. Não houve diferença estatística entre os conteúdos de cinzas, proteínas e lipídios comparando-se F1 com F5. Apesar disso, F5 obteve valores inferiores (p<0,05) de carboidratos e calorias e superiores de umidade e fibra alimentar. Conclusão: um nível de adição de até 13% de IN e 0% de AÇ em paçoca de amendoim foi bem aceito pelos provadores, obtendo-se uma aceitação sensorial semelhante ao produto padrão e com boas expectativas de comercialização.

Introduction: Inulin (IN) is a dietary fiber that has been used as a way to improve the nutritional profile of various preparations. Objective: To prepare peanut paçocas mixtures with addition of IN to replace sugar (S) and evaluate their sensory acceptability among children. Also, analyze the physico-chemical composition of the standard formulation and that most IN content and standard similar to acceptance. Methods: Five peanut paçoca formulations were prepared: F1 - standard (0% IN + 13% S), F2 (3.25% IN + 9.75% S), F3 (6.50% IN + 6.50% S), F4 (9.75% IN + 3.25% S) and F5 (13% IN + 0% S). The participants were 60 tasters aged 9 and 10 years. It was determined the centesimal composition of F1 and the formulation more IN content and standard similar to acceptance. Results: There was no statistical difference (p>0.05) between the formulations in sensory evaluation (appearance, aroma, taste, texture, color, global acceptance and purchase intent). The sample F5 was one more addition of IN and similar to the standard acceptance. There was no statistical difference between the of ash, proteins and lipids contents comparing F1 to F5. Nevertheless, F5 obtained lower values (p<0.05) of carbohydrates and calories and higher humidity and dietary fiber. Conclusion: An addition level up to 13% of IN and 0% S in peanut paçoca was well accepted by the tasters, giving a sensory acceptance similar to standard product with good market expectation.