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Dioon mejiae, or teosinte, is a living fossil tree discovered in Olancho, Honduras, whose seeds have a desirable nutritional profile that can provide health benefits. As a result, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of teosinte flour obtained from seeds on selected physicochemical characteristics and consumer perceptions of gluten-free cocoa cookies formulated with mung bean (Vigna radiata) flour. Gluten-free cocoa cookies were prepared with different levels of teosinte flour (0%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100% by weight of mung bean flour) in substitution of mung bean flour. The cookies were evaluated for texture hardness, color (L*, a*, b*), moisture content, and water activity. Sensory acceptability of appearance, color, texture, aroma, flavor, and overall quality of cocoa cookies was rated by 175 consumers using a "yes/no" binomial scale. Overall liking was evaluated using a 9-point hedonic scale. Purchase intent was evaluated with a "yes/no" binomial scale. The levels of teosinte flour did not significantly affect the acceptability of appearance, color, texture, flavor, aroma, and overall quality, and neither the overall liking nor the purchase intent responses. However, the texture attribute had the lowest % acceptability response among all sensory attributes. The addition of teosinte flour did not affect water activity and color (L*, a*, b*), whereas it decreased the texture hardness (g force), producing softer cookies. Cocoa cookies stayed acceptable even at 100% teosinte flour addition (70% acceptability; mean overall liking = 5.69). Teosinte flour has an excellent nutritional profile that could be practically applied in baked goods.

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In recent years, there has been a growing demand for gluten-free and functional products, driven by consumer preferences for healthier and more diverse food choices. Therefore, there is a need to explore new ingredients that can be used as alternatives to traditional gluten-containing grains. Thus, this work evaluated the physical, chemical, technological, and sensorial properties of extrudates and cookies from composite tannin sorghum (rich in resistant starch) and white cowpea flours. Extrudates and cookies were produced from a composite flour made of sorghum and cowpea, at a sorghum:cowpea flour ratio of 70:30, 50:50, and 30:70. Then, raw flours, cookies, and extrudates were characterized (dietary fiber, resistant starch, proteins, antioxidant capacity, pasting properties, etc.). Results obtained for particle size distribution and bulk density indicated that the particles increased and the color changed with the addition of cowpea flour. The raw tannin sorghum flour had a higher resistant starch concentration (36.3%) and antioxidant capacity (211.2 µmolTE/g), whereas cowpea flour had higher levels of proteins (18.7%) and dietary fiber (20.1%). This difference in the raw flour composition contributed to the nutritional value of the extrudates and cookies, especially the cookies which undergo dry heat and had higher retention of resistant starch and antioxidants. Moreover, sorghum flour presented a higher tendency to retrograde (high setback), which was decreased by the addition of cowpea flour. Overall acceptance and intention to purchase were higher for extrudates with 100% sorghum flour (6.52 and 68.3%, respectively) and cookies with 70% cowpea flour (7.03 and 76.7%, respectively). Therefore, nutritious and functional gluten-free extrudates and cookies, of good acceptability, can be produced from composite tannin sorghum and white cowpea flours.

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A simplex-centroid design was used to evaluate the effect of proportions (0 to 100%) of whole wheat flour (WWF), whole mung bean flour (WMF) and whole rice flour (BRF) on the quality of cookies savory. The dough cut in the shape of a disks (37 mm × 2 mm) showed a 13% retraction in diameter when they contained exclusively WWF, it was less intense (5%) with BRF and null (0%) with WMF. The dough expansion occurred only vertically, the thicknesses of the WWF, WMF and BRF biscuits were 5.33, 2.79 and 2.13 times greater than the initial dough height, respectively. This characteristic showed high correlations with volumetric expansion (r = 0.95), specific volume (r = 0.90), hardness (r = 0.92), fracturability (r = 0.93) and spread factor (r = -0.96). BRF increased the value of the color difference of the biscuits up to 17.70, the effect of WMF was smaller (6.51). Only the radial expansion index correlated with the trough (r = 0.76), final viscosity (r = 0.79) and setback (r = 0.77) parameters. Considering the main desirable physical characteristics in savory biscuits, the highest global desirability obtained was for the proportion of 49% WWF, 24% WMF and 27% BRF.

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Chaya and amaranth are Mexican traditional foods with a high nutritional value. Many studies have demonstrated the individual beneficial effect of each. However, there is no evidence of the use of these foods on the formulation of functional foods. This study evaluated the effect of replacing 5-20% of wheat flour with chaya and amaranth flours to generate four different formulations of cookies. Proximal analysis, total polyphenols and oxalate content, antioxidant activity, fatty acid profile, and sensory analysis were performed on the cookies. The results of the chemical composition showed that all cookies have a high protein content (9.21-10.10%), an adequate amount of fiber (5.34-6.63%), and a balanced ratio of unsaturated-saturated fatty acids (70:20), and they contain PUFAs (50.4-53.2 g/100 g of fatty acids), especially α-linolenic and oleic acids. All formulations presented antioxidant activity (2540 ± 65.9 to 4867 ± 61.7 Trolox equivalents (µmoles/100 g)) and polyphenols (328-790 mg/100 g); in particular, quercetin was identified in their composition. Results of the sensory analysis indicated that incorporation of chaya and amaranth flour in cookies does not affect the acceptability of the products. The inclusion of traditional foods, such as chaya and amaranth, in cookies enhances their nutritional value and increases the content of bioactive compounds associated with health effects.

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Gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, are growing worldwide. The only treatment for both disorders is a lifelong gluten-free diet. However, gluten-free foods are generally poorer in nutrients, less healthy, and have a high cost. Sorghum and cowpea are gluten-free grains with high levels of phenolic compounds (PC) and a low cost. Their phenolic profile is structurally different; thus, the blend of both can provide synergistic/complementary health benefits to the final product. This study analyzed the effect of baking process and the blend of cowpea flour (CP) and sorghum bran (SB) on the levels of PC, resistant starch (RS), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and antioxidant capacity (AC) of gluten-free cookies. Eleven rice or cowpea cookie formulations were made with or without white sorghum bran (WSB) or black sorghum bran (BSB). Baking increased the extractability of PC, AC, and the NDF of almost all formulations. The PC and AC were, respectively, about twice and 3-5 times higher in cookies containing BSB compared to the others. There was a minor effect of WSB on the PC and AC. Although there were losses, the retention of RS of cookies after the baking process was between 49.8 and 92.7%. Sorghum bran has excellent potential for use as a functional ingredient in healthy food production. The combined CP and SB have great potential to improve the nutritional and functional properties of gluten-free products, especially the PC, RS, and NDF contents.

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This research aimed to evaluate the effect of adding different levels of eggplant flour in cookie on the physicochemical and nutritional characteristics and to verify the sensory acceptability among children. Four eggplant flour cookie formulations were prepared: EF0 (or standard), EF2.5, EF5.0, and EF7.5 (Eggplant Flour 0, 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5%, respectively). The sensory acceptability, physicochemical and nutritional composition were evaluated. The eggplant flour addition of 7.5% to cookie reduced the acceptability (p > 0.05). The samples EF5.0 and EF7.5 showed higher diameter, expansion and thermal factor, while the EF0 and EF2.5 had higher thickness (p < 0.05). The flour addition significantly increased the hardness, Water activity (Aw), Titratable Acidity (TA) and Soluble Solids (SS) in the cookie, however, L* a* and b*, pH and SS/TA ratio values were reduced (p < 0.05). Increased levels of ash, dietary fibers, ascorbic acid, anthocyanins, total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were verified on the cookie after eggplant flour addition. Meanwhile, there was a reduction in energy and carbohydrate values. It is concluded that eggplant flour addition up to 5% in cookie maintains the sensory acceptability similar to the standard product when evaluated by children. In addition, it can be considered a viable alternative to improve most of the physicochemical and nutritional characteristics of the product.

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Diverse researchers have considered by-products of food and agricultural processing industries as a source of antioxidants. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree, native from tropical Africa bearing edible fruit. The fruit is composed of 30% pulp, 40% seed, and 30% pericarp. Currently, tamarind pericarp is a waste from tamarind processing (approximately 54,400 tons of pericarp in 2012 worldwide) and is contributing to environmental contamination. This research aimed to determine the effect of maceration, microwaves, and ultrasound on the increase in the antioxidant availability in tamarind pericarp and its incorporation as a functional ingredient in cookies (5 and 10% substitution). Antioxidant content, antioxidant activity, proximate, and sensorial analysis of the cookies were conducted. The microwave method was the best pretreatment compared with sonication and maceration since it showed 1.3-fold higher amounts of phenolic compounds and 1.2-fold higher antioxidant capacity. The 10% substitution of tamarind pericarp powder in cookies, significantly increased the fiber content (four-fold) and phenolic compounds content (2.6-fold) and the product presented good acceptance in a sensorial test. Thus, tamarind pericarp powder could be considered as an antioxidant and fiber source and could be used as a functional ingredient in food products.

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The aims of this work were to assess the influence of the physicochemical composition of whole flour from soft and hard wheat genotypes on cookie and bread properties, as well as the ability of the prediction tests to estimate the whole meal flour end-use. Flours from hard and soft wheat genotypes proved to have different chemical composition and particle size distribution. Flours from hard wheat had lower particle average size and dietary fiber content, and higher lipid and wet gluten contents than flours from soft wheat. Particle size distribution, water absorption capacity and chemical composition of whole flours strongly influenced bread and cookie making performance. Considering prediction tests, flours from different wheat types were successfully discriminated using SDS-SI, SRC lac, and GI. However, rather weak correlations were found between the prediction test and the cookie and bread quality parameters. The prediction test, standardized for refined flours, showed a poor performance when whole flours were used. Nevertheless, grain texture and whole flour physicochemical properties did affect bread and cookie quality parameters, thus classical prediction tests should be modified in order to estimate the end-use performance of whole flours. Moreover, a standardization of the milling process should be considered.

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BACKGROUND: Biosurfactants are biomolecules that have the potential to be applied in food formulations due to their low toxicity and ability to improve sensory parameters. Considering the ability of yeasts to produce biosurfactants with food-friendly properties, the aim of the present study was to apply a biosurfactant produced by Candida utilis in the formulation of cookies. RESULTS: The biosurfactant was obtained with a yield of 24.22 ± 0.23 g/L. The characterization analysis revealed that the structure of a metabolized fatty acid with high oleic acid content (68.63 ± 0.61%), and the thermogravimetric analysis demonstrated good stability at temperatures lower than 200°C, potential for food applications. The biosurfactant also exhibited satisfactory antioxidant activity at concentrations evaluated, without cytotoxic potential for cell strains, L929 and RAW 264.7, according to the (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2- yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The incorporation of the surfactant into the dough of a standard cookie formulation to replace animal fat was carried out, achieving a softer, spongier product without significantly altering the physical and physicochemical properties or energy value. CONCLUSION: The thermal stability and antioxidant activity of the biosurfactant produced by C. utilis were verified, besides the positive contribution in the texture analysis of the cookies. Therefore, this biomolecule presents itself as a potential ingredient in flour-based sweet food formulations.

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Studies on Argentinian soft wheat cultivars are scarce, although the flours obtained from these wheats are the most suitable for cookie making. This work studies the behavior of the flours obtained from 44 adapted soft wheat lines harvested in two consecutive years for cookie making, focusing on starch properties. Starch granule size distribution, and thermal and pasting properties of flour samples were studied. Large variations in flour and starch characteristics were found between all experimental lines, indicating a wide variability among wheat genotypes and a noticeable effect of crop year conditions. Starch granule size distribution showed the typical bimodal distribution observed for wheat. Flours with higher proportion of large A-type granules were associated with lower damaged starch (DS). As expected, the lower the DS content, the lower the solvent retention capacity, gelatinization temperature and enthalpy, with a positive impact on cookie diameter. Flours from soft wheat genotypes with higher proportion of large A-type granules were associated with lower DS content and reduced water absorption capacity. Both genotype and environment exert an effect on soft wheat flour characteristics.

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Valorisation of an agroindustry by-product, through its uses as an ingredient, in the development of a product may be an opportunity for industries to reduce wastes; generating a valuable product rich in bioactive compounds. Nevertheless, as happens with every new product, food manufacturers follow the market trend ensuring that any new product or idea meets consumer's expectations. The aim of this work is to study the expectation and the acceptability of consumers towards fibre-enriched cookies using blueberry pomace as a functional ingredient. A label for the blueberry cookies, created for this purpose, was evaluated by consumers who rated their expected liking when observing this label. Fibre-enriched cookies were formulated using blueberry pomace powder as source ingredient for antioxidant dietary fibre. A cookie without fibre was evaluated as a reference. Cookies were evaluated by a group of consumers who rated their degree of liking when tasting the sample under blind and informed conditions. Results showed that the consumer expectations were not fulfilled when assessing the product. Acceptability scores of blueberry pomace, fibre-enriched cookies show that most consumers are not willing to compromise hedonic aspects of cookies for their healthful attributes. Focus group was used to explore the characteristics a healthy cookie should have. Formulation of cookies must be optimised taking into account the acceptability of consumers.

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El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo determinar la preferencia y el grado de satisfacción de cuatro productos de panadería (galletas y grissinis) elaborados a base de una mezcla de trigo y frijol común (Phaseolus vulgaris) o trigo y lupino (Lupinus albus) en adultos de Chile, y comparar los resultados obtenidos para estos productos en población mexicana. El análisis sensorial se realizó mediante dos pruebas sensoriales hedónicas, una de preferencia y otra de grado de satisfacción. Los participantes fueron 60 adultos de Concepción, Chile. Los resultados mostraron que los cuatro productos fueron del agrado de los participantes, siendo las versiones elaboradas a base de harina de trigo y lupino las más preferidas y mayor puntuadas (2,05 ± 1,05 galleta y 1,28 ± 1,22 grissini) respecto a las elaboradas a base de harina de trigo y frijol (1,90 ± 1,22 galleta y 1,28 ± 1,22 grissini). Al comparar los valores obtenidos de los cuatro productos, se encontró diferencia estadística significativa en los puntajes otorgados a las galletas. En los grissinis los puntajes otorgados fueron idénticos. Los resultados de los participantes mexicanos mostraron una mayor preferencia y grado de satisfacción para los productos elaborados a base de harina de trigo y frijol. De acuerdo a los resultados se puede concluir que los productos de panadería elaborados con mezclas de cereales y leguminosas son una opción mediante la cual se puede favorecer el consumo de leguminosas, el cual ha disminuido en los últimos años(AU)

The purpose of this work was to determine the preference and degree of satisfaction of four bakery products (cookies and grissinis) made from a mixture of wheat and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) or wheat and lupine (Lupinus albus) in adults from Chile, and compare the results with the results recently obtained for these products in the Mexican population. The sensory analysis was performed using two hedonic sensory tests, one of preference and the other of degree of satisfaction. The participants were 60 adults from Concepción, Chile. The results showed that the four products were liked by the participants, the versions made from wheat and lupine flour were most preferred and highest rated (2.05 ± 1.05 cookie and 1.28 ± 1.22 grissini ) regarding those made of wheat flour and beans (1.90 ± 1.22 cookie and 1.28 ± 1.22 grissini). When comparing the values obtained from the four products, significant statistical difference was found in the scores given to the cookies. The grissinis scores were identical. The results of the Mexican participants showed a greater preference and degree of satisfaction for products made from wheat flour and beans. According to the results, it can be concluded that bakery products made with mixtures of cereals and legumes are an option by which the consumption of legumes can be favored, which has declined in recent years(AU)

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In the present work it was analyzed the water mobility by characterizing the thermo-gravimetric analysis of the cookie dough with the incorporation of dietary fibers. The fibers analyzed were: inulin (IN), oat fiber (OF), high amylose maize starch (RSII) and phosphate distarch-phosphate (RSIV). Four tests were performed: thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), pasting profile analysis using water and a solution of 50% sucrose as a solvent, and the study of the ultrastructure of the flour and fiber by SEM and particle size distribution. Changes in the thermo-gravimetric profile were explained by the pasting profile of composites and the ultrastructure of the wheat flour and fibers. OF and IN incorporation changed substantially dough water loss profile and rate. The addition of fibers produced a decrease in the starch pasting profile and inulin showed the highest reduction since less water was available for the hydration of wheat flour starch granules.

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BACKGROUND: This study forms part of a broader project aimed at understanding the role of fibers from different sources in high-fat, high-sugar biscuits and at selecting the best fibers for biscuit quality. The main purpose of this work was to understand the rheological and structural properties involved in fiber-enriched biscuit dough. High-amylose corn starch (RSII), chemically modified starch (RSIV), oat fiber (OF) and inulin (IN) were used at two different levels of incorporation (6 and 12 g) in dough formulation. The influence of fiber on the properties of biscuit dough was studied via dynamic rheological tests, confocal microscopy and spreading behavior. Biscuit quality was assessed by width/thickness factor, texture and surface characteristics, total dietary fiber and sensory evaluation. RESULTS: Main results indicated that IN incorporation increased the capacity of dough spreading during baking and thus improved biscuit quality. OF reduced dough spreading during baking and strongly increased its resistance to deformation. RSII and RSIV slightly affected the quality of the biscuits. Sensory evaluation revealed that the panel liked IN-incorporated biscuits as much as control biscuits. CONCLUSION: The increase in total dietary fiber modified dough behavior and biscuit properties, and the extent of these effects depended on the type of fiber incorporated. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.

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This study aimed at determining the proximal and the mineral composition of buttery biscuits enriched with flours made from nanica banana (Musa paradisiaca), Tommy Atkins mango (Mangifera indica L.) and papaya (Carica papaya L.) peels. The biscuits were prepared by proportional substitution of the wheat flour and replacing with the respective quantity of fruits peel flours. The proximal composition was analyzed by determining ash, moisture, protein, total fat, dietary fiber, digestible carbohydrates contents, and the energetic value. The mineral composition was determined by means of dry decomposition of samples and their quantification was performed by flame absorption atomic spectrometry. The proximate composition results showed significant differences (p 0.05) between the fortified biscuits and the reference sample except for the moisture contents. All of the enriched biscuits showed higher ash contents than the reference biscuit, which indicate a gain regarding the mineral contents, and mainly in Fe, K, Cu and Ca elements. The biscuits produced in this study might be a simple, sustainable and inexpensive alternative by using fruits waste for producing home-made food products with nutritional gain, mainly in the mineral contents.(AU)

Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar a composição proximal e mineral de biscoitos tipo amanteigado enriquecidos com farinha da casca de banana nanica (Musa paradisiaca), de manga Tommy Atkins (Mangifera indica L.) e de mamão formosa (Carica papaya L.). Os biscoitos foram elaborados utilizando-se diferentes níveis de substituição da farinha de trigo pelas farinhas das cascas de frutas. A composição proximal foi obtida por meio de determinação dos teores de cinzas, umidade, proteínas, lipídeos, fibras alimentares, carboidratos digeríveis e valor energético total. A composição mineral foi determinada pela decomposição por via seca das amostras, e a quantificação foi feita por espectrometria de absorção atômica em chama. Os resultados da composição proximal apresentaram diferenças significativas (p 0,05) entre os biscoitos enriquecidos e a amostra de referência, exceto para o teor de umidade. Os biscoitos enriquecidos apresentaram teores de cinzas acima do biscoito referência, indicando um ganho em relação ao teor de minerais, o que foi comprovado para Fe, K, Cu e Ca. Os biscoitos amanteigados elaborados neste trabalho podem ser uma alternativa simples, sustentável e de baixo custo para o uso de resíduos de frutas na fabricação caseira de produtos alimentícios com ganho nutricional principalmente de conteúdo mineral.(AU)

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Neste trabalho, foi avaliada a substituição de 5, 10 e 15 por cento de farinha de trigo por fécula de mandioca na elaboração de biscoito doce. Ambas, farinha e fécula, foram submetidas à caracterização físico-química, reológica e análise térmica diferencial (DTA). Os biscoitos produzidos foram comparados por meio de análises sensoriais e microbiológicas. O resultado da análise térmica diferencial não mostrou qualquer alteração no comportamento de gelatinização do amido. O teste de aceitação sensorial mostrou que a crocância foi o único atributo que apresentou diferença significativa, indicando a viabilidade técnica de substituição da farinha de trigo por 15 por cento de fécula de mandioca.

This research evaluated the substitution of 5, 10 and 15 percent of wheat flour for cassava starch in sweet cookies production. Both, flour and starch were submitted to the physicochemical, rheological and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The produced cookies were compared through sensory and microbiological analyses. The DTA result didn´t show any alteration in the starch gelatinization behavior. The result of the sensory acceptance analysis showed that crispness is the unique attribute that presented significant difference, indicating the technical viability of wheat flour substitution for 15 percent of cassava starch.

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A farinha obtida dos resíduos de processamento da polpa de acerola foi utilizada para preparar biscoitos tipo cookies. O efeito da mistura dessa farinha foi avaliado na composição e aceitabilidade dos cookies. Foram elaboradas formulações com 0% (padrão), 10% (Tipo I) e 20% (Tipo II) de farinha de resíduos de acerola em substituição parcial da farinha de trigo. A farinha de resíduos, constituída de cascas e sementes, apresentou 8,60% de umidade, 8,88% de proteína, 0,52% de lipídios, 3,03% de cinzas, 24,33% de açúcares redutores em glicose, 8,09 μg.g-1 de carotenoides totais, 47,5ºBrix e 9549,61 mg de ácido ascórbico.100g-1. Os cookies preparados com farinha de resíduos obtiveram menores notas na impressão global (5,34-Tipo I e 4,14-Tipo II) em comparação à formulação padrão (6,62). Há necessidade de se efetuar melhorias, como ajuste no teorde umidade nas formulações, para maior aceitação do produto. No biscoito padrão não houve detecção de carotenoides totais e ácido ascórbico, mas estes estiveram presentes no Tipo I, respectivamente, nos valores de1,51 μg.g-1 e 2172,60 mg.100g-1. A farinha de resíduos de acerola, pelo elevado teor de ácido ascórbico, torna se boa alternativa para substituição parcial da farinha de trigo em cookies para melhorar seu valor nutritivo.

Acerola pulp processed residues flour was used as a mixture material for cookies. The effect of the addition ofthis flour was evaluated in the cookies composition and acceptability. Formulations containing 0% (standard),10% (Type I) and 20% (Type II) of acerola residues flour were prepared partially replacing the wheat flour.The residue flour, consisting of peels and seeds, showed 8.60% humidity, 8.88% protein, 0.52% lipids, 3.03%ash, 24.33% of reducing sugars into glucose, 8.09 μg.g-1 of total carotenoids, 47.5°Brix, and 9549.61 mg of ascorbic acid.100g-1. The cookies prepared with acerola residue flour formulations were not well scored onthe global impression of them, being 5.34 (Type I) and 4.14 (Type II) when compared with the standard one (6.62). Improvements as adjusting the moisture contents have to be carried out for increasing cookies acceptance. Neither total carotenoids nor ascorbic acid were detected in the standard cookies, however in Type I cookies these substances rates were of 1.51 μg.g-1 and 2172.60 mg.100g-1, respectively. Acerola residue flour showed a distinct advantage owing to its high ascorbic acid contents, being an useful alternative for partially replacing the wheat flour to improve the nutritional value of prepared cookies.

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Acerola pulp processed residues flour was used as a mixture material for cookies. The effect of the addition ofthis flour was evaluated in the cookies composition and acceptability. Formulations containing 0% (standard),10% (Type I) and 20% (Type II) of acerola residues flour were prepared partially replacing the wheat flour.The residue flour, consisting of peels and seeds, showed 8.60% humidity, 8.88% protein, 0.52% lipids, 3.03%ash, 24.33% of reducing sugars into glucose, 8.09 g.g-1 of total carotenoids, 47.5Brix, and 9549.61 mg ofascorbic acid.100g-1. The cookies prepared with acerola residue flour formulations were not well scored onthe global impression of them, being 5.34 (Type I) and 4.14 (Type II) when compared with the standardone (6.62). Improvements as adjusting the moisture contents have to be carried out for increasing cookiesacceptance. Neither total carotenoids nor ascorbic acid were detected in the standard cookies, however inType I cookies these substances rates were of 1.51 g.g-1 and 2172.60 mg.100g-1, respectively. Acerola residueflour showed a distinct advantage owing to its high ascorbic acid contents, being an useful alternative forpartially replacing the wheat flour to improve the nutritional value of prepared cookies.

A farinha obtida dos resíduos de processamento da polpa de acerola foi utilizada para preparar biscoitos tipocookies. O efeito da mistura dessa farinha foi avaliado na composição e aceitabilidade dos cookies. Foramelaboradas formulações com 0% (padrão), 10% (Tipo I) e 20% (Tipo II) de farinha de resíduos de acerola emsubstituição parcial da farinha de trigo. A farinha de resíduos, constituída de cascas e sementes, apresentou8,60% de umidade, 8,88% de proteína, 0,52% de lipídios, 3,03% de cinzas, 24,33% de açúcares redutoresem glicose, 8,09 g.g-1 de carotenoides totais, 47,5ºBrix e 9549,61 mg de ácido ascórbico.100g-1. Os cookiespreparados com farinha de resíduos obtiveram menores notas na impressão global (5,34-Tipo I e 4,14-TipoII) em comparação à formulação padrão (6,62). Há necessidade de se efetuar melhorias, como ajuste no teorde umidade nas formulações, para maior aceitação do produto. No biscoito padrão não houve detecção decarotenoides totais e ácido ascórbico, mas estes estiveram presentes no Tipo I, respectivamente, nos valores de1,51 g.g-1 e 2172,60 mg.100g-1. A farinha de resíduos de acerola, pelo elevado teor de ácido ascórbico, tornaseboa alternativa para substituição parcial da farinha de trigo em cookies para melhorar seu valor nutritivo.

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This research evaluated the substitution of 5, 10 and 15% of wheat flour for cassava starch in sweet cookies production. Both, flour and starch were submitted to the physicochemical, rheological and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The produced cookies were compared through sensory and microbiological analyses. The DTA result didn´t show any alteration in the starch gelatinization behavior. The result of the sensory acceptance analysis showed that crispness is the unique attribute that presented significant difference, indicating the technical viability of wheat flour substitution for 15% of cassava starch.

Neste trabalho, foi avaliada a substituição de 5, 10 e 15% de farinha de trigo por fécula de mandioca na elaboração de biscoito doce. Ambas, farinha e fécula, foram submetidas à caracterização físico-química, reológica e análise térmica diferencial (DTA). Os biscoitos produzidos foram comparados por meio de análises sensoriais e microbiológicas. O resultado da análise térmica diferencial não mostrou qualquer alteração no comportamento de gelatinização do amido. O teste de aceitação sensorial mostrou que a crocância foi o único atributo que apresentou diferença significativa, indicando a viabilidade técnica de substituição da farinha de trigo por 15% de fécula de mandioca.

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This research evaluated the substitution of 5, 10 and 15% of wheat flour for cassava starch in sweet cookies production. Both, flour and starch were submitted to the physicochemical, rheological and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The produced cookies were compared through sensory and microbiological analyses. The DTA result didn´t show any alteration in the starch gelatinization behavior. The result of the sensory acceptance analysis showed that crispness is the unique attribute that presented significant difference, indicating the technical viability of wheat flour substitution for 15% of cassava starch.

Neste trabalho, foi avaliada a substituição de 5, 10 e 15% de farinha de trigo por fécula de mandioca na elaboração de biscoito doce. Ambas, farinha e fécula, foram submetidas à caracterização físico-química, reológica e análise térmica diferencial (DTA). Os biscoitos produzidos foram comparados por meio de análises sensoriais e microbiológicas. O resultado da análise térmica diferencial não mostrou qualquer alteração no comportamento de gelatinização do amido. O teste de aceitação sensorial mostrou que a crocância foi o único atributo que apresentou diferença significativa, indicando a viabilidade técnica de substituição da farinha de trigo por 15% de fécula de mandioca.