Resumen

IBARGUREN, L. et al. Evaluación sensorial del topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus L.) como alimento. RIA. Rev. investig. agropecu. [online]. 2019, vol.45, n.2, pp.204-210. ISSN 1669-2314.

Between 16 and 20% of the fresh weight of the tuber of Jerusalem artichoke is inulin. This one is a prebiotic that promotes colon’s benefical bacterial development. Jerusalem artichoke flour has no gluten, which makes it suitable for celiacs and also, it has reduced energy value. With the aim of spreading Jerusalem artichoke consumption, and because of the worldwide trend towards fast foods consumption, healthy products with topinambur were made: snacks (flavored with Parmesan cheese, Stevia and natural), baked goods (cookies and crakers, and traditional and integral muffins) and dry out smash (with red and white epidermis varieties of Jerusalem artichoke). General valuation of the products were determined. We consulted about purchase and consumption intention linked to gender. Snacks sensory evaluation showed no difference between them. Baked goods cases showed diferences; cookies were evaluated significantly better than two muffins type, which did not differ from each other, and finally crakers were worse evaluated. Dry out smash did not present difference between them. Women are who express more voluntary of consumption.

Palabras clave : snacks; backer goods; mashed; consumption.