Analysis of the Sensory Profile and Physical and Physicochemical Characteristics of Amazonian Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Beans Produced in Different Regions

Author:

dos Santos Renato Meireles12,Silva Niara Maria de Jesus12,Moura Fábio Gomes1ORCID,Lourenço Lúcia de Fátima Henriques2,Souza Jesus Nazareno Silva de12ORCID,Sousa de Lima Consuelo Lúcia2

Affiliation:

1. Center for Valorization of Amazonian Bioactive Compounds (CVACBA), Federal University of Pará, Avenida Perimetral da Ciência, km 01-Guamá, Belém 66075-750, Pará, Brazil

2. Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil

Abstract

The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao L.) has seeds that after processing become a valuable agricultural commodity in the world. In Brazil, the state of Pará located in the Eastern Amazon is the main producer, accounting for more than 53% of the national production. Although the region is the largest producer, no studies are found in the literature containing data on the sensory quality of the beans. Thus, the purpose of this study is to establish the sensory profile of Amazonian cocoa from the main cocoa-producing regions of the Eastern Amazon (Lower Tocantins River, Northeast, West, Southeast and Trans-Amazon). The sensory profile was established from the Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA), in addition to using an affective test to verify consumer preference for the chocolates produced. Physical, physicochemical and bioactive compound evaluations were carried out. Beans from different regions had a similar sensory profile; however, it was possible to observe some differences in certain descriptor terms. In the physical evaluation, the samples presented an acceptable commercial standard, and the humidity was within the values established by the legislation. It was found that the post-harvest and/or processing parameters had no influence on the quality attributes of cocoa beans.

Funder

SEDAP and SECTET (FUNCACAU)TED

Publisher

MDPI AG

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