Aceitação sensorial, intenção de compra e cor instrumental das carnes de bovinos novilho jovem e da raça angus embaladas à vácuo

Abstract

The composition of Brazilian cattle is mostly composed of animal origin Zebu (Bos indicus), especially for animals nelore.In contrast, animals with blood taurine (Bos taurus) is being increasingly created in Brazil because they have a higher meat quality,top quality meat, mostly softer, highlighting the breed Aberdeen Angus, internationally recognized for tenderness, juiciness and flavor, resulting from the marbling, which characterizes and differentiates the Angus beef from the others.In addition, the slaughter of young animals of zebu, also called "Young Calf" has been gaining more space in Brazil, as well as being more efficient in the production system, being slaughtered earlier and with relatively high weight, are animals that have good quality meat, especially regarding the softness. In order to evaluate the softness of the meat in question, the objective of this work was to verify the perception of meat consumers about the sensory differentiation, acceptance and intention to purchase Angus beef and Calf Young in vacuum-packed, besides the instrumental evaluation of color.Samples of vacuum-packed meats of Angus and Young Calf cattle, available from the retail trade of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais were evaluated,which they were roasted and served to the panelists.The instrumental color was obtained by colorimeter. It was verified that there is sensorial difference between Angus beef and Young Calf beef, being the Calf young meat showed the highest overall acceptance in the blind test, color and softness as well as increased purchase intent. When informed about which meat the sample was treated, Angus beef was the one that had the highest overall acceptance, although most purchase intention was for Calf young. Thus, it is concluded that the consumer may have his opinion influenced by the packaging that identifies the product, whose choice does not always consider only the sensory attributes.