Avaliação da influência da declaração das propriedades funcionais na percepção dos benefícios para a saúde do consumidor

Abstract

Foods that contain bioactive compounds in specific quantities are considered to be foods with functional properties and have beneficial health effects. The aim of the study was to develop muesli formulations, whether or not containing beta-glucan with functional claim, to verify its acceptability, and consumption intention in the face of declarations of functional property. The products were formulated with ingredients that contained bioactive compounds with a claim of functional property. To carry out the sensory analysis, individuals were randomly recruited, with smoking participants and those who did not answer the questionnaire correctly, totaling 58 participants. These were exposed to three samples of the products, being: rice muesli: rice flakes, pumpkin seed, brown flaxseed, raisin, cinnamon powder, honey and milk, without any stated claim; oat muesli: oatmeal, pumpkin seed, brown flaxseed, raisin, cinnamon powder, honey and milk, without declared declaration; and oat muesli with stated claim. Health care levels were checked using a socioeconomic questionnaire prepared by the authors. Sensory analysis questionnaires containing hedonic scales were also applied. In general the formulation of oat muesli was well accepted. The alleged oat muesli was the one that showed the highest score in relation to the expectation of health benefits, but the expectation was reduced after consumption. Thus, it was proven that the alleged health declaration influenced the impression of benefits of the functional product.