Qualidade higiênico-sanitária de caldos de cana comercializados no Brasil: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

The sale of food on public roads is a socioeconomic and cultural activity that has been gaining ground in recent years. Sugarcane juice or garapa as it is commonly known is a non-alcoholic drink consumed fresh, very common in Brazilian capitals, especially in hot cities, such as in Teresina-PI. Its commercialization is done in cafeterias, or by street vendors on public roads, representing a risk to the health of the population. The objective of this research, through an integrative review, was to assess the hygienic and sanitary conditions in which broths are produced and marketed of cane. Small sugarcane farmers use their crops to produce juices for fresh consumption. Sugarcane juice is a perishable compound, which attracts a number of consumers because it contains several nutrients in its composition, being considered a great natural supplement, but if the sugarcane juice is produced without hygienic conditions it can lead to disease. Food borne Diseases (DTAs) are clinical situations arising from the ingestion of contaminated food containing chemical, physical or biological risks. It was possible to prove unsatisfactory sanitary conditions of establishments that sell sugarcane juice, absence of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), which was verified with the presence of various food contaminants such as bacteria, molds, yeasts and dirt fragments. Among the bacteria were found bacteria from the Coliformes group and Escherichia coli. The foreign matter contained in the sugarcane juice is due to the exposure of the raw material to the environment where it is marketed, with the presence of vectors and animals and due to the incorrect disposal of solid waste generated during processing, which can lead to contamination of the beverage. In view of the above, there is a need to implement training and qualification of street vendors of sugarcane juice, guiding them on hygiene practices and proper handling techniques, together with government measures to control activities such as greater inspection at points of sale, in order to minimize the rates of DTAs caused by the consumption of this product in Brazil.