Influência da temperatura e do ácido ascórbico sobre a estabilidade físico-química e atividade enzimática da água de coco (Cocos nucifera L.) acondicionada assepticament

Abstract

This study had the objective to test stability of coconut water (Cocos nucifera) during the process and storage. The process conditions were temperatures ranging from 138 to 144°C under holding time of 10 seconds. Five batches of coconut water containing 0, 100 and 200 mg.L-1 of ascorbic acid were processed and filled aseptically in glass tubes. The treatment which had more stability was the one done at 139°C/10 seconds containing 200 mg.L-1 of ascorbic acid.