Based on the results from tests conducted on dietary fiber, fibers
from byproducts of the orange juice industry can be used as ingredients
in the food industry, particularly for their nutritional and
functional characteristics. The fibers had high total dietary fiber
content and a good ratio between soluble and insoluble fibers,which
is important in gut regulation and prevention of various diseases.
Regarding functional properties, the fibers showed good results
for WHC and OHC, allowing its application in the formulation of
food products in order to improve texture and reduce the caloric
value. Both fibers (F1 and F2) were a good source of phenolic
compounds and carotenoids.
Orange fiber is a good alternative as a fat replacer in ice cream
making due to its nutritional and functional properties and
particularly due to the reduction of approximately 70% of the fat
content of ice cream (without significant changes in properties such
as color, odor and texture). Nevertheless, it is necessary to develop a
pretreatment of orange fibers to improve the acceptance of flavor
and aftertaste and to thus increase the overall acceptance scores.
Regarding the consumer intent to purchase, 74% of the panelists
would buy the ice cream with the fat replacer.