Optimal formulation of a product containing black wheat granules

Qian Sun,Aiqin Zhang,Zheng Feei Ma,Hongxia Zhang,Fang Li,Yang Yang,Lingming Kong

doi:10.1080/10942912.2018.1514635

Abstract

ABSTRACTThis study describes the development process of a healthy nutritional product containing black wheat granules (BWGP), which was based on Xinjiang characteristics of miscellaneous grains and nuts. BWGP was designed and developed as a local characteristic of nutritious food, which is produced from wheat, black sesame seeds, flour, corn flour, chickpeas, walnuts, peanuts, melon seeds, red dates, and brown sugar. The product was then underwent sterilization process followed by the inflated or vacuum quantitative packing as an instant ready-to-eat food. The best formula (%) was determined as follows: black wheat 30, corn flour 20, flour 15, chickpeas 15, black beans 2, peanuts 3, melon seeds 3, walnut 3, black sesame seeds 4, red date powder 15, sugar powder 15, maltodextrin 15, and sunflower oil 20. BWGP has several advantages, which include: a regional characteristic, simple production methods, and rich flavors. Overall, our study focused on the nutritional, flavor, and compositional effects and how a food product can be made healthier, more sustainable or more acceptable to the consumer.

Highlights

In the 21st century, consumers are no longer satisfied with the daily food[1], but start to focus on eating well and healthy.[2]
The aim of the study was to develop a healthy nutritional product containing black wheat granules (BWGP), which was based on Xinjiang characteristics of miscellaneous grains and nuts
The results showed that, under the condition that the content ratio was adjusted in different formulations, all participants reported that the treatment of BWGP under this condition was well

Summary

Introduction

In the 21st century, consumers are no longer satisfied with the daily food[1], but start to focus on eating well and healthy.[2] consumers have begun to bring food together in a comprehensive, diverse, and borderless manner.[3] A “food and nutrition, eating healthy” food revolution is quietly beginning all over the world.[4]. There is a growing understanding of the relationship between food ingredients, diet, and health among consumers who are aware of the effect of specific food ingredients on health and physiological functions.[5,6] Currently, there are many kinds of powdered foods that are readily available on the market,[7] such as black sesame paste, walnut powder, and lily powder. In the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, there are some characteristic food ingredients that can be used to develop a healthy nutritional granulated product.[8]

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