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Stability of vitamin A during storage of enteral feeding formulas
Fecha
2011Registro en:
FOOD CHEMISTRY, v.126, n.3, p.827-830, 2011
0308-8146
10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.09.014
Autor
FAVARO, Rosa Maria Duarte
IHA, Maria Helena
MAZZI, Tereza Cristina
FAVARO, Raquel
BIANCHI, Maria de Lourdes Pires
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Resumen
Vitamin A (13-cis-retinol, all-trans-retinol and total carotenes) content was evaluated in 15 samples of enteral feeding formulas during 3-6,9 and 12 months of storage in closed containers, protected from light and at room temperature (22-30 degrees C). All formulas were nutritionally complete and/or recommended for different diseases. Equivalent batches were also evaluated after preparation and refrigerated storage for 24 h. Nutrient content did not decrease during both storage scenarios. Stability of vitamin A in the enteral feeding formulas, as determined in this study, is probably due to production and storage conditions, e.g. absence of oxygen in contact with the packaged product, the technological process used in the microencapsulation of vitamins, and protected storage in the absence of light and at a temperature maximum of 30 degrees C. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.