Physical properties and consumer liking of cookies prepared by replacing sucrose with tagatose

ABSTRACT:  The objective of this study was to investigate the suitability of tagatose, a minimally absorbed prebiotic monosaccharide, as a replacement for sucrose in cookies. A sucrose-containing cookie recipe was prepared as the control. Sucrose was replaced with tagatose at various levels ranging from 25% to 100%. Cookies containing fructose were also prepared for comparison due to the structural similarities between tagatose and fructose. The rheological properties of the dough were measured using texture profile analysis. The baked cookies were evaluated for spread, color, and hardness. For tagatose-containing cookies, the extent of likeness was evaluated by 53 untrained panelists using a 9-point hedonic scale. When sucrose was replaced by tagatose, doughs with similar rheological properties to the control resulted. The tagatose-containing cookies were harder and darker with a lower spread than the control. Sensory data indicated that panelists liked the brown color of the 100% tagatose cookies better than the control, but disliked their sweetness. Overall likeness scores of the control and cookies made by replacing half of the sucrose with tagatose were the same. Tagatose appears to be suitable as a partial replacer for sucrose in cookies based on similar dough properties, cookie properties, and likeness scores. Using tagatose to replace sucrose in foods would reduce the amount of metabolizeable sugars in the diet as well as provide the desirable prebiotic effect.     

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SUGAR-SNAP COOKIES USING GRANULE SURFACE DEPROTEINATED WHEAT STARCH

The physical properties of soft wheat starch granule surface proteins and soy flours or isolates, which contribute to the texture of sugar‐snap cookies was studied. Soft wheat flour was deproteinated and cookies were produced containing 0, 10, 20 or 30% soy flour, or one of two types of ground, textured soy flour. Color, fracture force and spread ratio of cookies were determined. Cookies formulated with wheat starch stripped of the starch granule surface proteins exhibited significant alterations in diameter, fracture force, thickness and surface cracking. Cookies containing ground, textured soy flour and protein‐stripped starch granule wheat flour were larger, thinner and had more surface cracking than those produced with nontextured soy flour. Wheat starch granule surface proteins appear to partially mediate the interaction of proteins and starch in a sugar‐snap cookie system.     

Emulsion and Pasting Properties of Resistant Starch with Locust Bean Gum and their Utilization in Low Fat Cookie Formulations

In this study, emulsion and pasting properties of resistant starch (RS) preparations with/without locust bean gum and their utilization in low fat cookies were investigated. The acid-hydrolysed corn starch sample was autoclaved, stored at 95° C for 0, 2, 3, and 4 days for formation of RS preparations I, II, III, and IV, respectively. RS preparations had significantly lower peak and breakdown and higher trough viscosities than hydrolysed starch. RS preparations with gum resulted in a cold thickening capacity. While native and hydrolysed starches had deteriorative effect on emulsion capacity and stability of the soy protein, RS preparations (with/without gum) did not have a deteriorative effect. Reduction of shortening caused significant decrease in spread ratios of control cookies with/without gum. However, utilization of RS preparations in low fat cookies caused significant increases.     

Effects of resistant starch, apricot kernel flour, and fiber-rich fruit powders on low-fat cookie quality

Utilization of resistant starch (RS) and apricot kernel flour (AKF) as fat replacers in cookies were examined and effects of fruit powders on the quality of low-fat cookies were investigated. A slight increase in the spread ratios of RS/AKF supplemented cookies were observed up to 20% level. The hardness of RS and RS/AKF supplemented cookies increased above 10% level. Sensory scores of RS and RS/AKF supplemented cookies were not different from the control. Total dietary fiber contents of RS and RS/AKF supplemented cookies increased with increasing level. Apricot powder (APR-P) supplemented cookies had higher spread ratios compared to the apple powder (APL-P) supplemented ones above 10% level. APL-P supplemented cookies had higher hardness and L* and lower a* than APR-P supplemented ones. APR-P appeared to be a more suitable replacer than APL-P up to 30% level.     

Stability and consumer acceptance of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid, 20:5, n-3 and docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6, n-3) in cream-filled sandwich cookies

ABSTRACT:  We formulated a filling for sandwich cookies containing 400 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, 20:5, n-3 (EPA) + docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6, n-3 (DHA) encapsulated in a matrix of starch and gelatin. Cookies were stored at 2 different temperatures (18 °C and 35 °C) and under 2 different packaging conditions (atmospheric and vacuum packed) for 28 d. At regular intervals, cookies were analyzed for moisture, water activity, and concentrations of EPA, DHA, and dienes. Results showed that there were no significant losses of EPA and DHA during storage under the conditions of study. A maximum loss of 5% was observed after 28 d of storage. The concentration of dienes obtained under different conditions were low (< 25 mmol/kg) as compared to a salmon oil sample with appreciable signs of oxidation (600 mmol/kg). Sensory evaluation of cookies by an untrained panel of healthy consumers and ulcerative colitis patients revealed no aftertaste and high acceptability of the cookies. Our results demonstrated that it is possible to make shelf-stable fortified foods with high levels of long-chain ω3FA.     

Effect of sugar replacement by polyols and acesulfame‐K on properties of low‐fat cookies

The effect of sucrose replacement by polyols or fructose on dough rheology and properties of low‐fat cookies was studied. Polydextrose was used to replace 35% of fat in low‐fat cookie formulations. The rheological properties of dough were affected by sugar replacement. Maltitol and fructose resulted in dough with high values of hardness and consistency and low adhesiveness and cohesiveness, while lactitol, sorbitol and xylitol had the opposite effect. The properties of cookies prepared with maltitol and lactitol were similar to sucrose ones. Sorbitol cookies had acceptable properties too. In addition, lactitol and sorbitol improved the texture of low‐fat cookies, making them softer and less brittle. Xylitol also affected texture favourably, but not flavour. Mannitol was found not suitable for cookie formulation, as it restricts spread and imparts unpleasant flavour and appearance to the cookies. Fructose was judged unacceptable too, because it led to bitter aftertaste and dark colour. Cookies with polyols or fructose were less sweet than sucrose ones, but supplementation with acesulfame‐K increased sweetness and improved perceived flavour and general acceptance. © 2000 Society of Chemical Industry     

Enzymes Increase Loaf Volume of Bread Supplemented with Starch Tailings and Insoluble Pentosans

Insoluble pentosans were isolated from starch tailings to study their effect on bread quality. Their incorporation into bread lowered bread quality. Such adverse effects were partially overcome by an optimum level of a pentosanase or an α-amylase and more completely overcome with a combination of the enzymes. The pentosanase hydrolyzed about 60% of total insoluble pentosans in a solution in 0.5 hr. The solubilized pentosans slightly increased the relative viscosity of the solution.     

Properties of enzyme modified corn, rice and tapioca starches

Corn, rice and tapioca starches were partially hydrolyzed by treating the starch dispersions with heat stable α-amylase. Dextrose equivalent (DE) of 8–12 was achieved by hydrolyzing the starch samples (10–20% w/v) for 30 min at 90 ± 2 °C. Scanning electron micrographs showed that starch granules had broken down to smaller particles. High performance liquid chromatography with refractive index detection indicated that oligosaccharides with broad molecular weight distributions are present in the reaction products. Hydrolyzed starch dispersions were analyzed for their rheological properties. The storage modulus values (G′) for 20% solid containing slurries were 7373 and 1470 Pa for untreated and enzyme treated samples, respectively, indicating a marked decrease in solid properties due to enzyme action. The complex viscosities (η^*) for native corn starch and hydrolyzed corn starch were 8243 and 1637 Pas, respectively, which indicate that the enzyme treatment decreases the overall resistance of the sample to flow such that the product can spread easily. Further 13C CP/MAS NMR and FTIR studies revealed the loss of ordered structures in the enzyme modified starches. Free flowing fat substitute in the form of fine powder was prepared by spray drying the hydrolyzed starch slurry.     

Antioxidant activity of cookies and its relationship with heat-processing contaminants: a risk/benefit approach

Formation of both health promoting and potential harmful substances (acrylamide and hydroxymethylfurfural) has been associated to the extent of the Maillard reaction. The effects of recipe compositions in terms of leavening agent (ammonium and sodium bicarbonates) and sugars (sucrose and glucose), and baking conditions (temperature and time) on the antioxidant activity (AOA) in cookies were studied. The cookies were baked at different temperatures (180–220 °C) for different times (10–25 min). AOA was measured by the ferric reducing power (FRAP), 2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), 2,2,-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) coloured radicals, and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC-fluorescein) in automated plate-reader assays. Net AOA varied regarding the assay applied, whereas higher AOA was always obtained for the ABTS assay and lower for DPPH assay, and ranging from 2 to 200 μmol Trolox/g sample. At higher temperature and baking times, higher AOA in cookies regardless of the formulation was recorded. Glucose enhances formation of compounds with higher AOA compounds as compared with sucrose recipes. Ammonium bicarbonate clearly promotes the formation of AOA for sucrose recipes but this effect is not observed in glucose recipes and varied with the AOA procedure applied. A risk/benefit index, based on the concomitant formation of neo-formed contaminants and substances with AOA (potentially health-promoting substances) is presented, and its application for recipe comparison is discussed. Risk/benefit index rapidly increased with increased temperature and time of baking.     

双氧水干法氧化对淀粉凝沉性的影响

以玉米淀粉为原料,H2O2为氧化剂,FeSO4为催化剂,采用新型变性淀粉干法反应器制备氧化淀粉。通过单因素和正交试验研究了FeSO4添加量、双氧水添加量、含水率以及反应温度等因素对氧化淀粉凝沉性的影响。结果表明,最佳反应条件为:水分质量分数为30%,反应温度为55℃,双氧水添加量为5%,FeSO4质量分数为0.02%,在该条件下制备氧化淀粉不仅可显著提高淀粉的羧基含量和抗凝沉性,且双氧水易分解、分解后无残留,制备的氧化淀粉无需水洗。该法是一种流程短、能耗低、环保的新型氧化淀粉生产方法。     

Investigation of Dry‐Heated Hard and Soft Wheat Flour

The Amylograph profile of dry‐heated (120°C, 120 min) wheat flour showed a drastic change, i.e. an earlier onset time and higher peak viscosity than that of a control. However, no difference in the size of the starch granules was observed between dry‐heated and normal starch at every temperature. Wheat flour was fractionated with acetic acid, and the separated prime starch (PS) and tailings (T) fractions were dry‐heated at 120°C for 30, 60, 90, and 120 min, respectively. There was almost no difference in the RVA and DSC profiles between PS and dry‐heated PS, and T and dry‐heated T fractions, i.e., dry heating of wheat flour did not change the structures of starch that would be related to onset time and peak viscosity in the Amylograph profile. We thus excluded the water solubles (WS) fractions from control and dry‐heated wheat flour, but the effect of dry heating on the Amylograph profile was not lost. Next, the gluten (G) fraction was excluded following WS fraction from these wheat flours, and Amylograph tests were performed. The Amylograph profiles in both wheat flours were almost coincidental, which showed that the G fraction in dry‐heated wheat flour caused the earlier onset time and higher peak viscosity.     

Amylase Activity in Banana Fruit: Properties and Changes in Activity with Ripening

Following subcellular fractionation and centrifugation, the amylase activity was located in the cytosol fraction of banana fruit. Over 80% of the observed activity (15—20 units per mg of protein) was attributed to α-amylase. The activity of β-amylase was tenfold lower and starch phosphorylase activity was low (17 μg inorganic phosphorus released per mg protein per 24 hr.). The activity of amylase in crude preparations was stimulated 40% by calcium ions. The amylase preparation, which was very stable at 4°C, hydrolyzed soluble potato starch and banana starch at similar rates. Maximum activity was observed between pH 6—7. The energy of activation of hydrolysis was 9.74 Kcal/mole. Amylase was quite active up to 62°C but rapidly lost activity above this temperature. There was an approximate twofold increase in amylase during the initial phase of ripening.     

Effect of a novel monoglyceride stabilized oil in water emulsion shortening on cookie properties

This paper investigates the use of a novel monoglyceride stabilized oil in water emulsion as a shortening alternative in cookies. We report on the effects of the monoglyceride stabilized emulsion on cookie quality attributes when compared to formulations containing all purpose shortening. Furthermore, the role of structuring and its effects on the monoglyceride stabilized emulsion functionality in cookies were determined by comparing quality attributes of cookies containing the structured emulsion to those containing the unstructured components of the monoglyceride emulsion. Cookie quality attributes measured included dough firmness, cookie break strength, cookie spread, surface colour, and textural shelf life analysis. Water mobility of cookie dough was also determined using proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analysis. It was determined that the structured monoglyceride emulsion resulted in greater dough firmness, and decreased width and length values than doughs containing its unstructured components. However, cookies with all purpose shortening displayed superior quality attributes, as expected.     

THERMAL PROPERTIES and MOISTURE SORPTION ISOTHERMS of SPRAY-DRIED ENCAPSULATED MILKFAT

Stable emulsions containing 40 or 60% anhydrous butter oil and carbohydrate encapsulants (sucrose, modified starch or all-purpose flour) were spray dried to produce free-flowing shelf-stable powders, according to a 2 x 3 factorial design, replicated three times. Differential scanning calorimetry profiles showed well-defined melting ranges that were related to encapsulant used. Butter oil was almost completely encapsulated when fat content was 40% and sucrose was used as the wall material. Moisture sorption isotherms of powders with sucrose showed characteristic breaks caused by sugar crystallization followed by moisture desorption, whereas powders with modified starch or all-purpose flour continuously absorbed moisture with increasing relative humidity. the solvent-extractable fat fraction increased with increasing relative humidity in all cases. Scanning electron microscopy showed that sucrose-containing powder particles partially dissolved and fused together as a result of moisture uptake, whereas powders with modified starch or all-purpose flour maintained particle identity, even at 80% relative humidity.     

Microwave Heating of Agar Gels Containing Sucrose

A mathematical model was developed for predicting the temperature profiles of cylindrical samples of sucrose containing agar gels heated by microwaves. Temperature was modeled in terms of dielectric properties of gels and the power absorbed by the sample. Experimental corroboration of the predicted temperatures was obtained by microwave heating cylindrical gels of 2% agar containing 0, 40, and 60% sucrose. The levels of sucrose in the gels notably affected the temperature profiles in the cylinders. Samples with no sucrose showed a pronounced central heating effect, 40% sucrose samples showed a early uniform heating profile and 60% sucrose samples showed surface heating.     

Differential scanning calorimetry: gelatinisation of sago starch in the presence of sucrose and sodium chloride

The effect of sucrose and sodium chloride (NaCl) on sago starch gelatinisation was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The gelatinisation of starch in the presence of low levels of water and high levels of sucrose was studied. The gelatinisation temperature was found to increase in the presence of sucrose, whereas the gelatinisation enthalpy was unaffected. The gelatinisation temperature range was not as broad in the presence of sucrose as without sucrose. Furthermore, the shape of the gelatinisation endotherm was changed by the addition of sucrose. The double endotherm obtained in limited water–starch systems was changed into a single endotherm, similar to the endotherm obtained in excess water–starch systems at higher temperature. DSC was also used to examine the effects of water and NaCl content on the phase transitions of sago starch. Samples were adjusted to starch–water weight ratios of 2:3 and 3:2 in NaCl concentrations from 1 to 5 M . The gelatinisation temperature of sago starch increased and then decreased as the NaCl concentration increased. NaCl created similar effects on the endotherms with excess water content and on the first endotherm with limited water content. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of pre-dehydration treatment on the in vitro digestibility of starch in cookie

In order to understand the effect of pre-dehydration on the in vitro digestibility of cookie starch, cookie dough samples were dehydrated by vacuum treatment, and melting temperature (T(m)) of the crystalline amylopectin in the dough, internal temperature and water content of the dough during baking, and non-hydrolysed starch content of the obtained cookies were investigated. The T(m) of crystalline amylopectin increased with decreased water content of the dough, and the result was described as a T(m)-curve. The internal temperature of non-dehydrated dough surpassed the T(m)-curve during baking. Pre-dehydrated dough, on the other hand, always indicated a lower internal temperature than the T(m)-curve. The non-hydrolysed starch content obtained under a given condition increased significantly with a decrease in the initial water content of cookies. This will be because the melting of crystalline amylopectin was prevented, at least partially, during baking.     

Dietary fibre in bread and corresponding flours —Formation of resistant starch during baking

Dietary fibre, assayed with an enzymatic/gravimetric method, was higher in wheat/rye bread than in the corresponding flours. The increase was most pronounced in crumbs from bread baked with mainly low-extraction-rate flour, and could be accounted for to a large extent as “resistant starch”, i. e. a starch fraction available to amyloglucosidase only after solubilization with 2m-KOH. The resistant starch was formed at dough-making and/or baking and did not increase further during freezing or storage at room temperature. The chemical modifications leading to resistant starch formation remain to be investigated. Starch-lipid complexes are probably not involved, since these are hydrolyzed by the heat-stable amylase used in the dietary fibre assay.