Formulação do sorvete de mirtilo (Vaccinium myrtillus) à base de farelo de arroz (Oryza barthii)

Abstract

The present work aimed to develop a theoretical formulation of an ice cream richer in fibers, vitamins and minerals. Initially, a study was made of the selected main components: blueberry and rice bran. Then, all steps for industrial production were presented, from product formulation, the machinery needed for manufacturing, as well as the simplified layout for viewing the production plant. Subsequently, the mass and energy balances of the stages of this product were elaborated, the economic feasibility study, which covers the costs necessary to start the production line and obtain an estimate of the final cost of the product. Finally, an effluent treatment station (ETE) was presented to treat the water coming from the production area, using decanters and biological reactors. Therefore, this product shows potential within the edible ice cream market due to its functional appeal, selected ingredients, considering the nutritional point of view in the consumer's search for healthy foods. The study indicates that this product has a buyer market and can be a sales leader. Its unit cost was R$22.49, according to the costs considered.