The objective of this study was to develop a fermented umbu drink aiming at adding value to this fruit and contribute for improving the families income in Brazil northeast semiarid region. The pulp used in the experiments was subjected to physico-chemical and microbiological analysis. For the production of liquor, the pulp was diluted with water, and needed a sugaring with sucrose up to 20.5°Brix. A commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine yeast was used. The fermentation was conducted at 18°C for 18 days and subsequently underwent a drink with the aid of stabilizing agents of sedimentation, gelatin and bentonite, for 14 days at 1°C. After stabilizing the fermented umbu drink was subjected to filtered in filter press. The fermented alcoholic umbu drink showed an alcohol contents of 11.20°GL. The drink was analyzed for their physicochemical characteristics and all parameters were in accordance with current legislation.
Spondias tuberosa Arr. Cam.; alcoholic fermentation; adding value; fermented fruit; alcoholic beverage; legislation
