Processamento e aceitação sensorial do hambúrguer de coelho (Orytolagus cunicullus)

Abstract

This study consisted of an evaluation of the technological potential of rabbit meat processed into hamburger, and its physicochemical and sensorial analysis. The physicochemical analyses indicated the following contents: moisture (68.34 ± 0.80)%, ashes(1.01 ± 0.06)%, proteins (18.37 ± 0.03)%, lipids (3.59 ± 0.04)% and carbohydrates (8.69 ± 0.07)%, all of which meet the requirements of Brazilian legislation. The sensorial analysis indicated excellent acceptance of the product, with an average score of 5.85, classifying it as "like it moderately" and "like it very much." The results confirm the technological potential of rabbit as a food product, and the viability of its production, processing and commercialization for human consumption.