Cariogenicity of original and fruit juice-added soy beverages

Authors

  • Gisely Maria Freire Abílio Federal University of Paraiba
  • Diego Isaias Dias Marques Federal University of Paraiba
  • Irlan de Almeida Freires Federal University of Paraiba
  • Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti UEPB
  • Ricardo Dias de Castro Federal University of Paraiba

Keywords:

Diet, cariogenic, sucrose, beverages, viscosity

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the cariogenic potential of soy-based drinks available in the Brazilian market. Methods: Three soy-based beverages from different trademarks (Ades®, Mais Vita® and Sollys®) were evaluated. For each brand, 04 flavors were analyzed (original, pineapple, orange and grape juices). Total Soluble Solid Content (TSSC), Reducing Sugars (RS), Non-reducing Sugars (NRS) and Total Sugars (TS) contents were assessed. Analyses were performed in triplicate. Data gathered underwent analysis of variance (ANOVA), and type I error (α) was set at 0.05. Results: TSSC values ranged between 8.25 and 15.00 °Brix for all samples. There were no differences in TSSC levels between original and fruit juice-added soy drinks. RS have not been detected in any of the original soy beverages. Concerning to the drinks containing fruit juices, Mais Vita® grape significantly revealed the highest RS levels (P < 0.05). For NRS and TS, analyses indicated Ades® and Mais Vita® original contain levels significantly (P < 0.05) lower than the corresponding fruit juice-added drinks. Conclusion: There is no difference in TSSC values between original and fruit juice-added soy drinks and most beverages containing fruit-juices presented higher levels of TS and sucrose when compared to the original soy drink, what might lead to an increased cariogenic potential.

Author Biographies

Gisely Maria Freire Abílio, Federal University of Paraiba

MSc, Adjunct Professor, Federal University of Paraiba, Bananeiras, PB, Brazil

Diego Isaias Dias Marques, Federal University of Paraiba

Scientific Initiation Student, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil

Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti, UEPB

Drofessor Titular Doutor do Departamento de Odontologia; Editor Científico Periódico Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada

Ricardo Dias de Castro, Federal University of Paraiba

DDS, MSc, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Department of Clinics and Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil.

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Published

2011-11-19

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