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PULDON PADRON, Violeta et al. Sensory evaluation of the high-iron and -zinc rice variety IACuba 30 among pregnant women in Cuba. Perspect Nut Hum [online]. 2011, vol.13, n.2, pp.123-134. ISSN 0124-4108.

Objective: prior to introducing a new food on the market or changing any aspect of a food, sensory tests with the target group for that food are important. The objective of this study was to test the acceptability and preference for the nutritionally enhanced rice variety IACuba 30, compared with an imported variety that is consumed daily by pregnant women. Materials and methods: the sensory tests were completed with 98 pregnant women in the Bauta municipality. Acceptability of texture, smell, color and taste were assessed for both rice varieties using a hedonic scale with four categories. The preference for one variety over the other was also assessed. Results: 73,5% of the women preferred IACuba 30 over the comparison rice (p<0,05). For the four organoleptic characteristics evaluated (texture, smell, color and taste), more than 80% of women responded ''I like'' and ''I like very much''; the observed values were statistically different from the expected values (p<0,05). Conclusions: results confirm that IACuba 30 is a good candidate to be grown and eaten as a greater nutritional source that can contribute to addressing the problem of anemia and increasing zinc intake on the Island.

Palabras clave : rice (Oryza sativa); iron; zinc; food fortified; food analysis; sensory evaluation; food preferences; consumer satisfaction.

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