Brazilian soybean cultivars: tofu-making characteristics and acceptance by consuming market

Authors

  • Vera de Toledo Benassi Embrapa Soja
  • Marta de Toledo Benassi Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Sandra Helena Prudencio Universidade Estadual de Londrina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2011v32n4Sup1p1901

Keywords:

Soybean size, Soybean seedcoat content, Tofu yield, Tofu texture, MDPREF, Consumer segmentation.

Abstract

In this investigation, eight Brazilian soybean cultivars were evaluated with respect to their tofu-making potential and final products underwent sensory acceptance. Grains from each cultivar showed differences related to size, seedcoat content and water absorption capacity. All cultivars displayed similar tofu yield, but resultant products presented distinct hardness. Mean values obtained on attribute acceptance testing showed tofu were different in terms of flavor and texture but not in global evaluation. Internal Preference Mapping indicated consumer segmentation in three different groups. This information could guide tofu manufacturers in raw material selection, in order to define one or more soybean cultivars that better satisfy the expectations of the consumers.

Author Biographies

Vera de Toledo Benassi, Embrapa Soja

Engenheira de Alimentos e Mestre em Tecnologia de Alimentos pela UNICAMP. Doutoranda no Deptº de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, UEL. Pesquisadora da Embrapa.

Marta de Toledo Benassi, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Profª Drª do Deptº de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, UEL.

Sandra Helena Prudencio, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Profª Drª do Deptº de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, UEL.

Published

2011-12-06

How to Cite

Benassi, V. de T., Benassi, M. de T., & Prudencio, S. H. (2011). Brazilian soybean cultivars: tofu-making characteristics and acceptance by consuming market. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 32(4Sup1), 1901–1914. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2011v32n4Sup1p1901

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