Avaliação da Qualidade dos Doces Tradicionais de Pelotas com selo de Indicação Geográfica: composição centesimal, qualidade sanitária e interferência do Programa Alimento Seguro (PAS)

Abstract

The production of sweets in the city of Pelotas, Brazil is old and traditional, which became known as the "National Sweet Capital". However, this production occurs by hand and there is no systematic control to ensure the health quality of these products. The Safe Food Program (SAP) aims to reduce food contamination risks, reducing the risk of Foodborne Diseases consumers. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of traditional sweets of Pelotas Geographical Indication seal (IG) as to their composition, quality healthcare, and interference of PAS on these parameters. There was compliance with current legislation these companies applying checklist. Sensory evaluation of traditional sweets was performed to verify the preferred among consumers. The microbiological characterizations were performed according to methods described in APHA (2001) and the chemical composition as Adolf Lutz (2010). The microbiological evaluation, in general, was compared according to the current legislation, except in three samples. After the intervention performed, where adjustments were made of hygienic and sanitary conditions of the company B, were collected new samples and proof of the positive influence of this intervention was possible. PAS positive influence with respect to the improvement of sanitary conditions of the enterprise, which has the program, and help identify necessary control points. With respect to composition, they differ depending on the formulation, but these changes are supported by the technical regulation of producers and PAS did not exert any influence, because the possession of a GI seal already imposes rules for the production of sweet and recording raw materials used in manufacturing.