Industrialization can be a good option for using production surplus and fruits with poor appearance for in natura consumption, because of its capacity to extend shelf life and to aggregate value to the product. Fruits from different banana (Musa spp.) varieties obtained from breeding programs may have differentiated characteristics regarding their adaptation to a certain fruit processing. The objective of this work was to evaluate the dehydrated banana product obtained from fruits of different genotypes. The genotypes used were: Caipira; Nanica; Pacovan and its hybrids PV03-44 and PV03-76; Prata Anã and its hybrids FHIA-18, Pioneira and Prata Graúda. Antioxidant treatments were ascorbic acid (0.25%), citric acid (0.30%); and osmotic dehydration treatment was sucrose (40%, at 70°C). Dehydration was completed in a dryer with forced air circulation. Products obtained were appraised for physical, physico-chemical, chemical and sensory aspects. The highest yield was obtained with Pacovan. Dehydrated bananas produced by the genotypes studied had good sensory acceptance, with means higher than 6 for the following attributes: appearance, color, aroma, flavor and texture. Pioneira was the genotype with highest sensory acceptance.
Musa; breeding; composition; sensory acceptance
