Consumer Acceptance of Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca Hook,and Arn.) Juice Blended with Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) Juice

Abstract

Fruit juices are among the top 10 products occupying grocery store shelf space. They are also one of the top five consumption patterns of fruits and vegetables. There is a strong potential for growth in blended juices and juice-based beverages. A study was conducted to evaluate the potential for mayhaw and muscadine juices to compete in this growing market. Mayhaws and muscadines are well utilized in jams, jellies, and syrups. Five juice-blend ratios were tested for juice quality, juice-blend compatibility, and consumer preference. Pasteurized samples of mayhaw and muscadine juice were blended 70/30, 60/40, and 50/50. Juice was ambient temperature when tested. Color, percent soluble solids, and sugar/acid ratio were evaluated. Juice blends of 70, and 60% muscadine received the lowest color preference values among panelists. Forty to seventy percent mayhaw juice received the highest color preference scores. A blend of 60/40 muscadine/mayhaw was most preferred among panelists for overall taste. When consumers were asked to compare a commercial blend of cranberry/apple juice, with a 60/40 or 40/60 blend, the muscadine/mayhaw combination was most preferred.     

Measuring the Effectiveness of Consumer Assistance 800 Numbers in Food Organizations

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Food Consumer Information Behavior: Need Arousal,Seeking Behavior,and Information Use

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中国婴幼儿奶粉市场中的“海淘”现象分析

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Consumer value dimensions for sustainable wood products: results from the Finnish retail sector

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