%0 Journal Article %A Sigita Boca and Ruta Galoburda and Inta Krasnova and Dalija Seglina and Aivars Aboltins and Imants Skrupskis %D 2013 %J International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 79, 2013 %T Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Apple Mass Based Desserts %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/16556 %V 79 %X The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of texturizers on the rheological properties of the apple mass and desserts made from various raw materials. The apple varieties - ‘Antonovka’, ‘Baltais Dzidrais’, and ‘Zarja Alatau’ harvested in Latvia, were used for the experiment. The apples were processed in a blender unpeeled for obtaining a homogenous mass. The apple mass was analyzed fresh and after storage at –18ºC. Both fresh and thawed apple mass samples with added gelatin, xantan gum, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose were whisked obtaining dessert. Pectin, pH and soluble dry matter of the product were determined. Apparent viscosity was measured using a rotational viscometer DV–III Ultra. Pectin content in frozen apple mass decreased significantly (p<0.05) compared to the fresh sample. The viscosity of apple desserts immediately after their preparation depends on the physico-chemical properties of apples and the texturizers used in the production. %P 735 - 739