Compositional characteristics,texture, shelf-life and sensory quality of snack crackers produced from non-traditional ingredients

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of non-traditional and highly available and nutrient-dense ingredients in the production of value-added crackers. The crackers were prepared by combining partially defatted chia flour, wheat germ, quinoa, and oat. The antioxidant activity and the polyphenol content were 7.0–8.4 times higher in crackers produced with non-traditional ingredients compared to the control snack. The hydroperoxide value indicated a low oxidative deterioration of the oil. The sample with 10% of partially defatted chia flour was selected for shelf-life test under storage conditions and sensory evaluation. Modified atmosphere exerted a protective effect on the lipid stability regardless of the incorporation of BHT to the formulation. All the evaluated attributes scored highly during consumer acceptance. The formulated cracker presented a relevant content of protein, dietary fibre and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids. Based on these results, the crackers containing non-traditional ingredients resulted in a product with a good potential for both consumer acceptance and outstanding nutritional benefits.     

Rice bran-soy blends as protein supplements in cookies

The effect of incorporating one of three stabilized full-fat rice brans in combination with each of four soy ingredients in a sugar-snap cookie was investigated. The four soy ingredients in a sugar-snap cookie were two soyflours (full-fat and defatted), a soy concentrate and a soy isolate. Rice bran and soy were added in place of wheat flour to increase protein content from 6% to a minimum of 9%, and the cookies were compared with each other and with a 100% wheat flour cookie. Quality characteristics evaluated included protein, spread, physical texture and colour, and sensory preference by ranking for colour, crispness and flavour. In general, the rice bran-soy cookies had less spread (even with added shortening, water and emulsifier), were less crisp and more chewy, and were somewhat darker in colour than the 100% wheat flour cookie. The soy isolate, USDA and Protex 20-S cookies were as acceptable in colour, crispness and flavour as the control.     

Effects of newly developed waxy rice flour on the quality characteristics and oxidative stability of Korean traditional fried cookie, <Emphasis Type="Italic">Yakgwa</Emphasis>

The effects of waxy rice flour (WRF) in substitution for wheat flour (WF) on the oil absorption, structure, texture and oxidative stability of traditional Korean fried cookies, Yakgwa, were investigated. Fried cookie prepared with WF showed the greatest oil absorption (20.66%), however, the oil absorption reduced as the ratio of WRF substitution increased. The fried cookies prepared with WRF in substitution for WR showed the reduced oil absorption and increased oxidation stability. In addition, the cookies still maintained a layered structure with crispiness and softness. Also, when white WRF was used, the fried cookie showed the increased oxidative stability and reduced oil absorption decreased compared to when brown WRF was used. WRF can be used as a substitute for WF at a percentage of up to 75% and can improve the structure and oxidative stability of Yakgwa during storage. Substitution of WRF for WF significantly improves the structure and oxidative stability of Yakgwa.     

Effects of high protease-activity flours and commercial proteases on cookie quality

The effects of high-protease activity flour (HPAF) on cookie quality were investigated comparing two proteases (Protease 1 and Protease 2). The commercial proteases and HPAF were added to wheat flours (cvs. Gerek and Gün) with different gluten quality at levels of comparable protease activity. Electrophoresis was used to determine the hydrolyzing effects of the proteases on gluten proteins. Cookies were prepared with wire-cut formulation and quality parameters (spread ratio and color values) were determined. Electrophoresis results showed that degradative effects of Protease 1 and Protease 2 were more evident on gliadins and glutenins, respectively. Protease 2, added to cookie formulations for both wheat samples, gave the highest spread ratios. For the strong wheat cultivar (Gün) spread ratio values of the cookies supplemented with HPAF were comparable to those supplemented with Protease 2.     

Starch Functionality in Cookie Systems

To study the function of starch in cookie baking, starch was isolated from a cookie flour and from cookies baked with the flour. Viscograms of starches indicated no detectable changes caused by cookie processing. Swelling power, solubility, gelatinization temperature range and enzyme susceptibility were unchanged by cookie preparation. X-ray diffraction patterns of starch isolated from cookies showed a strong “A” pattern. The starch was not affected by the baking process. Differential scanning calorimetry showed no apparent differences in phase transition peaks. Starch-gluten breads produced were of similar volume and quality characteristics. It was concluded that a) starch granules remain in their native condition during cookie baking, b) starch does not form a continuous structure in cookies and c) retrogradation cannot occur during cookie storage.     

Effect of Radio Frequency Postdrying of Partially Baked Cookies on Acrylamide Content,Texture, and Color of the Final Product

Abstract: Effect of radio frequency (RF) postdrying of partially baked cookies on acrylamide content, texture, and color of the final product was investigated in this study. Control cookies were prepared by baking in a conventional oven at 205 °C for 11 min. Cookies partially baked for 8 and 9 min were postdried in a 27.12 MHz RF tunnel oven until attainment of the moisture content of control cookies. Internal temperature of cookies was monitored during the experiments to better explain the results. Cookies were analyzed for acrylamide content using a liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry (LC‐MS) method. Texture measurements were performed using a Texture Analyzer, while digital image analysis was used for color measurement. The results showed that RF postdrying of partially baked cookies resulted in lower acrylamide levels (107.3 ng/g for control cookies, 74.6 ng/g upon RF postdrying of cookies partially baked for 9 min, 51.1 ng/g upon RF postdrying of cookies partially baked for 8 min). Instrumental texture analysis showed no significant difference among the texture of cookies, whereas RF postdried samples had a lower degree of browning. According to sensory evaluation results, control had a more crumbly texture, and RF postdried sample that was conventionally baked for 8 min had a slightly uncooked flavor. Practical Application: Combining radio frequency and conventional baking may provide cookie manufacturers with ability to make cookies with lower levels of acrylamide.     

Comparative Effects of Various Sucrose-Fatty Acid Esters upon Bread and Cookies

Standardized bread and cookies were baked to test the effects of sucrose fatty-acid esters, ranging in HLB (hydrophyl-lipophyl-balance) from 1 to 15. Bread volume and tenderness and cookie spread were determined. Interactions between shortening and the esters were tested in bread, and between nonwheat flours and the esters in both bread and cookies. Bread volume was restored when up to 20% sorghum, millet and corn flours were added. Bread tenderness over a five-day period was also improved by use of the esters. The most practical emulsifier use levels ranged from 0.5—1.0%, depending upon emulsifier HLB.     

大豆渣粉在酥性饼干中的应用研究

本研究探究了不同比例壳寡糖（0~2.0%,wt%）对低筋小麦粉粉质特性、面团流变特性、酥性饼干品质及其在储藏期（35 ℃,28 d）中抗氧化性的影响,旨在评估壳寡糖在面团及其制品的潜在应用。结果显示：随着壳寡糖添加量增加,面团的形成时间、稳定时间延长、吸水率降低、弱化度减小,筋力减弱,黏弹性降低;当壳寡糖添加量为1.5%时,饼干硬度和咀嚼性最低 , 分别为9422.80、2816.95 gf,口感更酥脆。但随着壳寡糖添加量的增加,饼干色泽逐渐加深;当添加量为1.0%时,饼干的质构特性与添加量为1.5%的饼干差异不显著（P>0.05）,且色泽金黄,感官评分最高。综合考虑消费者整体可接受度,选择1.0%壳寡糖为最适添加量。经过储藏（35 ℃,28 d）实验后,添加壳寡糖的酥性饼干酸价、过氧化值和丙二醛（TBA）要显著低于空白组（P<0.05）。研究表明,壳寡糖的添加可以改善面团及饼干品质,并延缓储藏期饼干的氧化酸败,可用于小麦制品的品质改良。     

Omega-3 Enriched Biscuits with Low Levels of Heat-Induced Toxicants: Effect of Formulation and Baking Conditions

Unconventional formulation and baking conditions were exploited for obtaining omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids enriched biscuits. A monoglyceride-flaxseed oil–water gel was used to obtain biscuits which had physical and chemical properties analogous to those of a control sample prepared with palm oil. To reduce fat oxidation and acrylamide and furan formation, the dough was baked at different temperature, time and pressure (i.e. varying from 101.33 to 0.15 kPa) conditions according to a central composite design. Baking at high temperature and reduced pressure allowed to obtain biscuits with acceptable water content and colour, while minimizing omega-3 fatty acids oxidation and acrylamide and furan formation. The biscuits best responding to these characteristics were obtained by applying the combination 174 °C-3.99 kPa-45 min. The low pressure generated inside the oven likely exerted a stripping effect towards acrylamide and furan as well as oxygen thus preventing toxicants to accumulate and lipid oxidation to occur. This study highlighted that the use of monoglyceride-flaxseed oil–water gel combined with baking under reduced pressure is potentially applicable at the industrial level to obtain nutritionally enhanced biscuits, while simultaneously preventing the occurrence of degradation reactions and toxic molecules formation. Due to the worldwide diffusion of cereal-based foods, including sweet biscuits, this formulation and process strategy could have a great economic impact.     

Inhibition of lipid oxidation in fried chips and cookies by Majorana syriaca

This study evaluates the antioxidant effectiveness of a natural extract obtained from Majorana syriaca in fried and baked foods. Majorana syriaca was extracted with ethyl acetate (yield 129 g kg^?1, dry basis) and the extract was added to refined corn oil at a concentration of 500 ppm. The oil was used in deep frying of potato chips at 185 °C and in making baked cookies. Potato chips and cookies were further subjected to accelerated oxidation at 70 °C. The protection of the frying oil was moderate as indicated by the polar content and conjugated dienes (CD) measurements, however, a remarkable improvement of the oxidative stability of the fried chips was observed through the decrease of peroxide value (PV) and CD by 59–72% and 51–79%, respectively, compared to samples with no additive. Also, the PV and CD of cookies decreased by 79% and 72%, respectively.     

添加紫甘蓝粉、花椰菜粉、麦胚粉对曲奇中丙烯酰胺生成的影响

目的 探究添加紫甘蓝粉、花椰菜粉、麦胚粉对曲奇中丙烯酰胺生成的影响,为优化焙烤食品配方、控制丙烯酰胺生成提供基础。方法 参考AACC方法,分别以一定比例的植物粉替代等量面粉制作曲奇,以未添加植物粉曲奇为对照,采用HPLC-MS/MS法测定曲奇中丙烯酰胺的含量。结果 三种植物粉对丙烯酰胺生成的影响不同。在添加量为1%~10%时,添加紫甘蓝粉、花椰菜粉的曲奇中丙烯酰胺含量随添加量增加而增大。添加量为10%时,丙烯酰胺含量分别为对照的26.25、68.52倍,而添加麦胚粉曲奇则影响不显著。结论 添加紫甘蓝粉、花椰菜粉和麦胚粉对曲奇中丙烯酰胺的生成有不同影响。     

Bioequivalence of encapsulated and microencapsulated fish-oil supplementation

Omega-3 oil from fish can be stabilised against oxidation using a variety of microencapsulation technologies. Complex coacervation has been used and found to be commercially useful for fortifying foods and beverages with long-chain omega-3 containing oils. Here we report a comparative human bioavailability study of microencapsulated omega-3 fish oil and standard fish-oil soft-gel capsules. Phospholipid levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids increased equivalently in both subjects groups. Also, triacylglycerol levels were reduced similarly in both groups. These results indicate that omega-3 fatty acids have equivalent bioavailability when delivered as microencapsulated complex coacervates or as soft-gel capsules.     

Functionality of Commercially Produced Wheat Flour Solubles in Cakes, Cookies, and Wieners

The performance of wheat flour solubles (WFS) obtained by ultrafiltration and spray drying of a gluten-wheat starch plant effluent was evaluated in cakes, cookies, and wieners. Batter density, cake volume, and quality of high ratio white layer cake decreased with increase in the level of WFS when it was used either as a wheat flour substitute (0–20%) or an egg white substitute (0–50%). Volume and textural characteristics of a yellow layer cake with and without substitution by WFS of 50% whole egg was not significantly different. Increasing WFS substitution levels (0–25%) of a sugar-snap cookie formulation reduced the spread factor and increased the crispness of the cookies without significantly affecting other textural characteristics. Firmness and cook stability of wieners with (6% level) and without WFS were not significantly different.     

Process engineering parameters and type of n-octenylsuccinate-derivatised starch affect oxidative stability of microencapsulated long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

Aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of the emulsifying carrier matrix constituent, n-octenylsuccinate-derivatised (OSA)-starch, and process conditions on physical characteristics and oxidative stability of microencapsulated fish oil. Furthermore, the effect of the drying medium, i.e. air or nitrogen, on lipid oxidation during spray-drying and subsequent storage was investigated. Particle characteristics and lipid oxidation of microencapsulated fish oil were both influenced by the type of OSA-starch and the drying conditions. The highest oxidative stability was observed for fish oil microencapsulated in OSA-starch with the lowest average molecular weight and glucose syrup spray-dried at a moderate temperature setting. Particle characteristics of the microcapsules were not attributable for differences in lipid oxidation during storage. In spray-dried carrier matrix particles, the particle size increased with increasing average molecular weight of the OSA-starch and was attributed to an increase in air inclusion. Thus differences in lipid oxidation of the microencapsulated fish oil were attributed to differences in air inclusion as affected by the type of OSA-starch. In terms of spray-drying under inert conditions and in the presence of air, lipid oxidation of microencapsulated fish oil was rather attributed to oxygen availability in the feed emulsion than in the drying gas.     

Laboratory Sprout Damage and Effect of Heat Treatment on Milling and Baking Properties of Indian Wheats

Effect of sprouting and heat treatment of wheat on physicochemical, milling, rheological and baking properties of three high yielding Indian wheat varieties were investigated. Flour recovery, diastatic activity and total sugars increased significantly in sprouted samples whereas damaged starch and gluten decreased with concomitant increase in free amino nitrogen. Poor rheological properties were exhibited by sprouted wheats which considerably improved with heat treatment. The bread baked from sprouted wheat flours had smaller loaf volume with poor crumb characteristics but cookies prepared from the same flour exhibited better spread. Heat treatment brought about considerable improvement in baked volume and crumb characteristics of breads.     

Properties of Cookies Made with Natural Wax–Vegetable Oil Organogels

The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of cookies in which the conventional margarine is replaced with an organogel of vegetable oil (VO) and natural wax. New cookies from VO organogels contain no trans fats and much less saturated fats than cookies made with a conventional margarine. To understand the effects of different kinds of waxes, organogels were prepared from 4 different waxes including sunflower wax (SW), rice bran wax (RBW), beeswax, and candelilla wax and properties of cookie dough and cookie were evaluated. To investigate the effects of different VOs on the properties of cookies, 3 VOs including olive oil, soybean oil and flaxseed oil representing oils rich in oleic acid (18:1), linoleic acid (18:2), and linolenic acid (18:3), respectively, were used. Both the wax and VO significantly affected properties of organogel such as firmness and melting behavior shown in differential scanning calorimetry. The highest firmness of organogel was observed with SW and flaxseed oil. Properties of dough such as hardness and melting behavior were also significantly affected by wax and VO while trends were somewhat different from those for organogels. SW and RBW provided greatest hardnesses to cookie dough. However, hardness, spread factor, and fracturability of cookie containing the wax–VO organogel were not significantly affected by different waxes and VOs. Several cookies made with wax–VO organogels showed similar properties to cookies made with a commercial margarine. Therefore, this study shows the high feasibility of utilization of the organogel technology in real foods such as cookies rich in unsaturated fats.     

Effect of cooking method on the fatty acid profile of New Zealand King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

Farmed New Zealand King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) was prepared according to common consumer techniques; raw, poached, steamed, microwaved, pan fried (no added oil), oven baked (no added oil) and deep fried (in sunflower oil). The fatty acid profile was investigated to determine the optimal preparation techniques to achieve both optimal sensory and nutritional qualities, in particular the levels of long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. The modified Bligh and Dyer method was used for lipid extraction and the Hartman and Lago method for FAMES preparation. Fatty acid composition was determined by gas chromatography. There were moisture and lipid losses during cooking amongst the different methods. The fatty acid profile showed only minor differences between the methods apart from an increase in PUFA in the deep fried salmon due to linoleic acid uptake from the frying oil. In all the cooking methods the omega-3 fatty acids were well preserved. However, deep fried showed the lowest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. As the results showed good preservation of omega-3 fatty acids regardless of cooking method, there may be possible “internal protection” of omega-3 fatty acids in King Salmon that warrants future research.     

Chemical composition, functional properties and baking potential of African breadfruit kernel and wheat flour blends

The chemical composition and functional properties of African breadfruit kernel flour (ABKF), wheat flour (WF) and their blends were determined. Cookies prepared from the blends were evaluated for their protein contents, physical and sensory characteristics. The flour blends had higher protein, fat and ash contents than WF. The level of these nutrients improved with increased amounts of ABKF in the blends. Foaming, water and oil absorption capacities of the flour blends increased, while the foam stability decreased with increased level of ABKF. The protein contents of the composite flour cookies were higher than that of the all WF cookie. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in the flavour of the composite flour cookies and that of all WF cookies. However, sensory scores differed significantly (P < 0.05) amongst them for colour, texture and overall acceptability.     

Physicochemical characterization and oxidative stability of fish oil encapsulated in an amorphous matrix containing trehalose

Fish oil with 33% omega-3 fatty acids was microencapsulated by spray-drying in a matrix of n-octenylsuccinate-derivatized starch and either glucose syrup or trehalose. Samples showed no difference in physicochemical properties as determined by measurement of particle size, oil droplet size, true density and BET surface. Upon storage at low relative humidity, lipid oxidation was decreased in trehalose containing samples indicating that in the amorphous state trehalose is a more suitable wall material for microencapsulation than glucose syrup. The retarded oxidation of trehalose containing samples may be attributed to the unique binding properties of trehalose to dienes. At 54% relative humidity, a rapid oxidation of the microencapsulated oil was observed upon crystallization of trehalose, which limits the range of applications to products to be stored at low humidity.