Abstract

The feasibility of incorporating jujube powder as a value-added food ingredient in cookies was investigated. The amount of jujube powder added (0~20%) was found to have significantly affected the cookie quality (p<0.05). Furthermore, the pH ranged from 6.16 to 6.69, and moisture content gradually increased from 4.11% to 4.76%, while the spread ratio and loss rate have significantly decreased with the increasing levels of the powder added (p<0.05). Lightness decreased; however, the redness and yellowness, as well as hardness, have significantly increased with the higher amount of jujube powder in the formulation (p<0.05). In addition, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity was significantly increased (p<0.05) without remarkable differences between the control and 5% sample, and 15% and 20% sample (p>0.05). The consumer acceptance test indicated that the addition of jujube powder of up to 10% had a favorable effect on the consumer preferences in general. Based on the overall observation, the cookies with 5~10% jujube powder is recommended for taking advantage of the functional properties of jujube powder without sacrificing the sensory quality.

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