Sensory Evaluation and Rheological Behavior of Commercial Mayonnaise

Dayane Izidoro, Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology, Federal University of Paraná
Maria-Rita Sierakowski, Biopolymers Laboratory - Chemical Department - Federal University of Paraná
Nina Waszczynskyj, Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology, Federal University of Paraná
Charles W. I. Haminiuk, Technological Federal University of Paraná – UTFPR
Agnes de Paula Scheer, Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology, Federal University of Paraná

Abstract

The effects of ingredients on the sensory evaluation and rheological behavior of two brands of mayonnaise were examined in this work. Mayonnaise samples were examined by Analytical Descriptive Test and Ranking Test of Preference. The rheological parameters were determined at 25°C using a concentric cylinder Brookfield rheometer with a spindle SC4-34. The results showed that standard mayonnaise as opposed to low-fat mayonnaise gained higher grades for most sensory attributes. All samples were found to exhibit non-Newtonian pseudoplastic behavior described by Herschel–Bulkley model. A decrease in the yield stress, viscosity and shear stress with the decrease in oil content was observed in all products, which confirm that the rheological characterization is capable of distinguishing rather well between mayonnaises made with different formulation.

Submitted: March 30, 2006 · Accepted: January 30, 2007 · Published: April 2, 2007

Recommended Citation

Izidoro, Dayane; Sierakowski, Maria-Rita; Waszczynskyj, Nina; Haminiuk, Charles W. I.; and Scheer, Agnes de Paula (2007) "Sensory Evaluation and Rheological Behavior of Commercial Mayonnaise," International Journal of Food Engineering: Vol. 3 : Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.2202/1556-3758.1094
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijfe/vol3/iss1/art5

 
 
 
 

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