Physico-chemical composition of mate, before and after simulation of mate
Abstract
The mate, product of infusion of the mate leaves as part of the diet and customs, mainly of the South Brazil consumers. That's because the drink features sensory individuals characteristics and
benefit of their consumers health, such as anti-inflammatory properties, therapeutic, rheumatic, stimulant and diuretic, among others. Aiming to contribute information on the nutritional
characteristics of mate, were performed physico-chemical analyzes on different product samples before and after the mate simulation. With the intention of check the physical safety of mate analyzed, there was also microscopic analysis of the natural samples. The results of mate after mate simulation showed that the proteins, minerals, lipids, sugars and caffeine contained in the product, could be ingested by consumers drink at rates ranging from 4.44% to 87.21% depending on the parameter measured. Moreover, microscopic analysis revealed fragments of insects in 60% of samples. Implying the need for better quality control during processing and beneficiation of mate.
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