Produção de salgadinho extrusado de quirera de arroz para uso na indústria de alimentos

Brazil is the main producer of rice outside the Asiatic continent. During the manufacturing, about 14% of broken rice are generated, which represents economic loss for the country's rice industry. Nevertheless, this residual product has enormous potential for using in food industry. The aim of the study was to evaluate the applicability of broken rice in the extruded snack formulation. The snack was sensory evaluated by testing acceptability and purchase intent, and chemically, by centesimal composition. The snacks of broken rice cheese flavor showed good sensorial acceptability, in spite of the loss in appearance and color scores when compared to the corn ones prepared by the same company. The extruded snacks showed lower moisture content, equal levels of protein and higher levels of ash, fat and fiber when compared to native broken rice. The changes promoted in broken rice by extrusion made possible its commercial application.