Four formulations of jelly were prepared with the following proportions of papaya (Carica papaya) (P) and araçá-boi (Eugenia stipitata) (AB): F1 (70% P: 30% AB), F2 (60% P: 40% AB), F3 (40% P: 60% AB) and F4 (30% P: 70% AB). Each formulation showed a final proportion of pulp and sugar of 1:1, 0.5% of pectin and 65 ºBrix of soluble solids content. The jellies were analyzed by the physicochemical and sensorial characteristics (acceptance and preference). The sensorial acceptance was performed by 50 consumers using a 7-point hedonic scale, evaluating the following attributes: general appearance, color, aroma, flavor and texture.The titratable acidity presented variation from 0.77 to 1.72 citric acid 100 g-1. These values are in according to the values recommended to different fruit jellies. The greatest content of reducing sugar was found in the F4 formulation. The formulations presented acceptance index of 90% for the appearance, color, flavor and texture, attributes. The F1 and F2 formulations, which contain less araçá boi pulp content, presented the greater acceptance index to the color and flavor attributes; however, according to the preference mapping methodology the F1 formulation was pointed as the most acceptable for all the attributes evaluated and it presented high purchase intent score by the consumers, being indicated for the processing and consumption.
Carica papaya; Eugenia stipitata; acceptance test; preference mapping
