Potencial Funcional do Colostro Bovino em Suplementação Alimentar: Evidências Científicas dos Ativos Declarados e Avaliação da Apreciabilidade Sensorial
Potencial Funcional do Colostro Bovino em Suplementação Alimentar: Evidências Científicas dos Ativos Declarados e Avaliação da Apreciabilidade Sensorial
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.486162606012
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Palavras-chave: Suplementos alimentares; colostro bovino; rotulagem nutricional; análise sensorial; aceitação do consumidor; ciência dos alimentos.
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Keywords: Dietary supplements; bovine colostrum; nutrition labeling; sensory analysis; consumer acceptance; food science.
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Abstract: Labeling analysis and sensory acceptance evaluation are relevant steps in the technical characterization of dietary supplements, especially when associated with the scientific interpretation of declared active components. The present study aimed to perform the analysis of nutritional labeling, based on scientific evidence available in the literature, and to evaluate the sensory acceptability of a bovine colostrum–based dietary supplement, commercially marketed as Magic Muuh. This is a descriptive observational study, in which the first stage consisted of analyzing the composition information and nutritional values declared on the product label, followed by the identification and discussion, within the scientific literature, of evidence related to the physiological functions associated with the declared components, when available. In parallel, a sensory acceptability survey was conducted with 50 adult participants, previous users of the supplement, using a structured questionnaire that included items on consumer profile, mode of use, sensory attributes (flavor, aroma, texture, solubility, and overall acceptance), practicality, repurchase intention, and subjective perception of results. Sensory acceptability data were analyzed descriptively through the construction of indices of sensory acceptance, practicality, and satisfaction, while the functional analysis of the active components was based exclusively on previously published, peer-reviewed evidence. The scope of the study focused on the technical characterization of the declared composition in correlation with the available literature and on consumer sensory perception, without performing laboratory analyses or experimental interventions to verify product safety or clinical efficacy. The findings contribute to the scientific discussion on the interface between nutritional labeling, literature-based evidence, and sensory acceptance, providing technical support for professionals in the fields of nutrition, food science, and health.
- Jackeline Alecrim
- Labeling analysis and sensory acceptance evaluation are relevant steps in the technical characterization of dietary supplements, especially when associated with the scientific interpretation of declared active components. The present study aimed to perform the analysis of nutritional labeling, based on scientific evidence available in the literature, and to evaluate the sensory acceptability of a bovine colostrum–based dietary supplement, commercially marketed as Magic Muuh. This is a descriptive observational study, in which the first stage consisted of analyzing the composition information and nutritional values declared on the product label, followed by the identification and discussion, within the scientific literature, of evidence related to the physiological functions associated with the declared components, when available. In parallel, a sensory acceptability survey was conducted with 50 adult participants, previous users of the supplement, using a structured questionnaire that included items on consumer profile, mode of use, sensory attributes (flavor, aroma, texture, solubility, and overall acceptance), practicality, repurchase intention, and subjective perception of results. Sensory acceptability data were analyzed descriptively through the construction of indices of sensory acceptance, practicality, and satisfaction, while the functional analysis of the active components was based exclusively on previously published, peer-reviewed evidence. The scope of the study focused on the technical characterization of the declared composition in correlation with the available literature and on consumer sensory perception, without performing laboratory analyses or experimental interventions to verify product safety or clinical efficacy. The findings contribute to the scientific discussion on the interface between nutritional labeling, literature-based evidence, and sensory acceptance, providing technical support for professionals in the fields of nutrition, food science, and health.
- Mariane Parma Ferreira de Souza