| Abstract: | Frankfurters were extended with wheat germ protein flour (WGPF) at 3.5, 5.0. and 7.0%. Water added during formulation was increased by 2% for every 1% of WGPF added. Batters containing WGPF had higher pH and adhesiveness values. Viscosities of the batters were not affected by addition of WGPF. Batters containing WGPF had lower cooking losses, and lower percent water and fat separated. Positive effects, such as lower cooking losses, higher processing yields and lower percent fat, were not consistent at levels of WGPF beyond 3.5%, probably because of higher levels of added water. Total yields of the samples containing WGPF were higher than those of control samples. No differences were observed in protein and amino acid contents of samples. Lower fat content was found in samples extended with 7.0% WGPF. Frankfurters containing WGPF had lower shear force and firmness values. Differences in color of frankfurters were also observed. |
