Avaliação da relação entre o manejo de pragas de armazenagem e o impacto no produto final 2024

Abstract

Rice is the second most cultivated cereal in the world, and because it is a seasonal crop, the storage stage is essential to ensure the supply and provision of safe and quality food. Although rice has some natural resistance to storage pests, when processed it becomes highly susceptible and attractive to insect pests, which can compromise the quality and/or quantity of the product. The presence of insects can be evident at the storage stage, during rice processing and their presence is evident in the finished product, with larvae being the main occurrences when it comes to the presence of insects in the final product. In addition to losses, the presence of insects in the processed product can damage the image of brands and rice processing industries, since when found by consumers they generate distrust and rejection.Therefore, this study aims to study the main points of pest occurrence and species in the rice industrialization process and the relationship between the insects present and the reports obtained in customer service (SAC).