Corn Chips Research Articles

The Effect of Fatty Acids Profile in Potato and Corn Chips on Consumer Preferences.

The global market for potato and corn chips is rapidly expanding due to the modern fast-paced lifestyle. However, the high fat content, especially saturated fats in these deep-fried snacks, poses significant health risks such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. In this study, fatty acid profiles of commercially available corn and potato chips are analyzed and their impacts on consumer preferences in Turkey is examined. The findings reveal notable differences in the nutritional content between potato and corn chips, with potato chips generally having higher fat and protein content. The survey results indicate that consumer preferences are significantly influenced by age, education level, and occupation. The factor analysis identified three main components affecting purchasing decisions: nutritional value and additives, hygiene and brand quality, and price and affordability. Considering these insights, manufacturers should be encouraged to reformulate their products to meet the increasing demand for healthier options, emphasize food safety standards, and balance product quality with affordability to appeal to a broader range of consumers.

Assessment of acrylamide content in corn-based snack products marketed in Serbia

Corn-based snacks are important contributors to acrylamide daily exposure in European countries. Therefore, snacks (industrially produced) representing different product groups (corn chips, corn flakes, corn flips, popcorn, corn nut, corn cracker and corn cracker-bread) marketed in Serbia have been analyzed for acrylamide and color. Considering the addition of honey in some foodstuffs, the content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in corn snacks has been determined and correlated with acrylamide content. Considerable variation in content of acrylamide between single foodstuffs (different brands) within food categories was found, which also applies to levels in different corn-based snack categories. The acrylamide content ranged from 1.9 to 799 ng/g in corn cracker-bread sample and corn nut bulk sample, respectively. With a mean value of 397 ng/g, popcorn samples exhibited the highest acrylamide content. These investigations showed that the content of acrylamide in about 37 % of the examined products was above the benchmark levels for whole-grain cereal-based food products defined in Regulation of the European Commission 2017/2158/EC. The results also showed that the color was not an indicator of acrylamide present in corn-based snacks, as well as that the content of HMF in the products was not correlated with the content of acrylamide (r = 0.019). The HMF content was highest in corn-based products with added sugars, honey, malt and molasses, such as corn flakes.

The level, human exposure, and health risk assessment of acrylamide in chips and breakfast cereals: A study from Türkiye

The aim of this study is to determine the acrylamide levels of corn chips, potato chips and breakfast cereals and to evaluate the acrylamide exposure level resulting from the consumption of these foods in terms of health risks. Firstly, the acrylamide levels of corn chips (n=19), potato chips (n=11), and breakfast cereals (n=20) were determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Then, the dietary acrylamide exposure resulting from chips and breakfast cereals consumption was calculated. Finally, dietary acrylamide exposure, target hazard quotient, the lifetime carcinogenic risk, and the margin of exposure approach values were calculated. The mean acrylamide levels of corn chips, potato chips, and breakfast cereals were 317±12, 3578±546, and 138±14 µg/kg, respectively. The mean acrylamide level of all chips was 1513±1876 µg/kg. The mean daily acrylamide exposure from the consumption of corn chips, potato chips, and breakfast cereals was calculated as 0.11±0.10, 1.28±0.58, and 0.08±0.06 µg/kg bw/day, respectively. The target hazard quotient values of acrylamide exposure from the consumption of corn chips, potato chips (except ketchup-flavored potato chips), and breakfast cereals are less than 1. However, the level of acrylamide exposure from the consumption of a total of 13 food samples−2 from corn chips, 10 from potato chips, and 1 from breakfast cereals−reaches alarming levels in terms of carcinogenic health risks. It is required that consumers reduce the frequency and amount of consumption of chips and breakfast cereals, especially potato chips. The results can serve as a guide for reducing exposure to acrylamide through chips and breakfast cereals consumption.

Penguatan Kemandirian Pangan Nasional Melalui Produk Olahan Jagung di Kecamatan Pajarakan Kabupaten Probolinggo

The agricultural sector can be one of the sectors capable of creating a high number of jobs, but the farmers themselves have the business development of crops into processed products so that they have a high selling value. Most of the farmers in Probolinggo Regency still sell their crops directly without going through further processing, especially for corn. Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture Number: 43/Permentan/OT.140/10/2009, concerning the Movement for the Acceleration of Diversification of Food Consumption (P2KP) Based on Local Resources encourages people to consume diversified non-rice food products, one of which is processed corn products. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize efforts to process corn so as to provide added value to farmers in the form of training to utilize corn yields into innovative and varied new products in order to strengthen food security and increase welfare for farmers. This community service activity was carried out at the Lestari farmer group in Pajarakan District, Probolinggo Regency. The implementation of service activities is in the form of providing training to corn farmers in processing sweet corn into corn chip snacks which have a higher selling value and helping to provide knowledge about online marketing and direct distribution to consumers. The participants gained some knowledge regarding the benefits of added value and also procedures for processing corn into corn chips to add value to a product. Not only did the knowledge increase but the skills of the participants also increased with the training carried out.

Corn Cob Briquette Processing as One of the Renewable Energy in Margomulyo Village

Margomulyo Village has a fairly large area of rice fields, plantations and dry fields where the majority of commodities are rice and corn. The existence of corn chips as a superior product and icon of village MSMEs can be drawn a line that corn cob waste is also wasteful. Briquettes are one of the waste management options where corn cobs contain high carbon materials. So that it can be used as a source of renewable energy for future needs. The purpose of making corn cob briquettes is to minimize waste disposal from corn cobs in Margomulyo Village.

Integrative Approach of Treating Early Undernutrition with an Enriched Black Corn Chip, Study on a Murine Model.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect on growth, metabolism, physical activity (PA), memory, inflammation, and toxicity of an enriched black corn chip (BC) made with endemic ingredients on post-weaned UN mice. A chip was made with a mixture of black corn, fava beans, amaranth, and nopal cactus. To probe the effects of UN, UN was induced in 3wo post-weaned male C57Bl/6j mice through a low-protein diet (LPD-50% of the regular requirement of protein) for 3w. Then, the BC was introduced to the animals' diet (17%) for 5w; murinometric parameters were measured, as were postprandial glucose response, PA, and short-term memory. Histological analysis was conducted on the liver and kidneys to measure toxicity. Gene expression related to energy balance, thermogenesis, and inflammation was measured in adipose and hypothalamic tissues. Treatment with the BC significantly improved mouse growth, even with a low protein intake, as evidenced by a significant increase in body weight, tail length, cerebral growth, memory improvement, physical activation, normalized energy expenditure (thermogenesis), and orexigenic peptides (AGRP and NPY). It decreased anorexigenic peptides (POMC), and there was no tissue toxicity. BC treatment, even with persistent low protein intake, is a promising strategy against UN, as it showed efficacy in correcting growth deficiency, cognitive impairment, and metabolic problems linked to treatment by adjusting energy expenditure, which led to the promotion of energy intake and regulation of thermogenesis, all by using low-cost, accessible, and endemic ingredients.

Detection of genetically modified organisms by genetic markers in the local market of Al-Muthanna Province-Iraq

Genetically altered plants also called genetically modified organisms or GMOs, are contentious subjects concerning food regulation. There are several challenges concerning the potential dangers of GMOs' toxic, allergenic and dietary interactions. In this context, sixty-seven food specimens were evaluated soybeans (Glycine max L. Merr), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), rice cereals (Oryza sativa L.), tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L.), Corn chips, maize (Zea mays L.), and potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) for GMO content; these samples were obtained from Iraq, and DNA extraction was performed using a test kit. DNA amplification was conducted using polymerase chain reaction (PCR); subsequently, agarose gel and four primers were used to perform electrophoresis to establish the presence of augmented GMO sequences. Experimental outcomes of 67 specimens indicated that 15 specimens tested positive; they comprised three samples each of corn chips, rice, and maize, four soybean samples, and one sample for tomato and corn seed using four primers. These results showed that GMO screening is a suitable technique for detecting transgenic plants, testing and monitoring food specimens and controlling GM levels in foods.

Lyophilized Avocado Paste Improves Corn Chips' Nutritional Properties and Sensory Acceptability.

Avocado paste (AP) is an industrial byproduct and a potential source of bioactive compounds, so there is great interest in its valorization. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of adding AP to corn chips regarding their nutritional profile and sensory acceptability. Three AP-supplemented corn chip samples were prepared (C-2%, C-6%, and C-10%), along with a control chip (C), whose total phenolics, flavonoids, antioxidant capacity, proximate composition, minerals, fatty acids, and sensory acceptability were evaluated. Regarding the content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, significant increases were found between all samples (p < 0.05), particularly between C and C-10% (from 0.93 to 3.56 mg GAE/g dw and 1.17 to 6.61 mg QE/g dw, respectively). Their antioxidant capacity also increased significantly (p < 0.05) with all methods used (FRAP, DPPH, ORAC, and TEAC). Regarding the sensory analysis, no significant differences were found (p > 0.05) between C and C-2% in the parameters of smell, color, flavor, and overall acceptability; however, the texture of C-2% was better evaluated. The C-2% sample also had the highest acceptability; 82% of the participants mentioned that they would buy the C-2%, higher than the rest of the samples. These results suggest the feasibility of adding 2% AP as a strategy to improve the nutritional properties of corn chips without compromising their sensory acceptability; therefore, AP may be used as a food ingredient.

Acrylamide in heat-treated carbohydrate-rich foods in Turkey

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to provide data on the amount of acrylamide (AA) in 270 heat-treated carbohydrate-rich foods in Turkey, determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 270 samples were analysed and it was found that 85% of potato chips, 80% of biscuits, 85% of cakes, 80% of bread, 80% of roasted peanuts, 80% of roasted nuts and 85% of pretzels contained AA above the limit of quantification (LOQ). Analytical results indicated that 10 corn chips samples, 4 biscuits samples, all bread samples, all wheat bread samples, 2 dried bread samples and 1 pretzel sample contained AA levels above the benchmark levels of 150, 350, 50, 50, 300 and 300 µg/kg, respectively, as set by the European Commission.

Modification Of Coso Internal Control For The Economy Of Indonesian Corn Emblems SMEs

This study aims to determine the application of raw material control and internal support according to COSO and COSO modifications for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The object under study is the Nusantara Corn Chips SMEs. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method with the type of case study. Based on observations, it is known that the internal control of raw materials and supporting ingredients for Nusantara corn chips is still very simple. Based on the survey, it shows that in the control of raw and supporting materials at Emping Jagung Nusantara, there are 10 principles that are appropriate and 7 that are not in accordance with the COSO internal control components. In accordance with this, there are several principles that are not relevant for MSMEs, such as the absence of a board or audit committee as a supervisor for MSMEs Emping Jagung Nusantara. The above basis is irrelevant and takes into account the principles of cost and benefit, the principles of COSO, so that COSO internal controls are formed for MSMEs.

Snack consumption frequency of children and adults in the Vaal region of Gauteng, South Africa.

Energy-dense, nutrient-poor snacks are associated with an increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the double burden of malnutrition, especially among poor communities. To determine and compare the snacking preferences and consumption frequency of children and adults from a low SES community in South Africa. A preschool, primary school, and an elderly centre in Gauteng. A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 90 children (3-8 years) and 100 adults (≥ 18 years) to assess snack consumption frequency and preferences of children and adults by means of a snack survey. Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine the differences in preferences and snack consumption frequency of children and adults. The most preferred and consumed snacks included fruits, potato chips, corn chips, sweets, and cookies. Children frequently ate more potato chips (p < 0.001), corn chips (p < 0.001), cheese curls (p < 0.001), and muffins (p = 0.024) than adults. In contrast, adults frequently consumed more peanuts or nuts (p = 0.024), savoury biscuits (p = 0.048) and biltong (p < 0.001) than children. Apart from fruits, the most preferred and frequently consumed snacks by the sample were highly processed snacks, which are low in fibre and high in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Findings from this study highlight current snack trends and can guide future nutrition education interventions on healthy snacking and in developing nutritious snacks for the South African community.

OPTIMALISASI PERAN MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMASARAN UNTUK PRODUK UKM

The targets of the activity are residents of Duwet Village, Tumpang District, Malang Regency, East Java, who work as SMEs of processed garden products such as bamboo crafts, banana chips, tomato jam, corn chips, etc. The aim of this activity is to provide training to residents on how to market products by utilizing social media such as WhatsApp and Instagram. So that sales of products that have been produced by residents can have a wider market share, marketing efficiency, and as a means to maximize the social media that residents have not only for sending messages but can be enhanced for more productive things.

Strategi Peningkatan Produk Emping Jagung

Sinar 313 UKM is one of the industries engaged in the processing of corn chips. This industry needs to carry out a mature strategy and development for the survival of the agro-industry in the future. This is done bearing in mind that in the future the competition will be very tight. The development of MSME agro-industry is largely determined by factors including internal and external. This research uses descriptive analysis method with the process of collecting data through observation and interviews. Meanwhile, to find out the strategy used in SMEs in this study is a SWOT analysis with IFAS and EFAS calculations to determine the strategy to be taken. Furthermore, the data is processed by comparing the level of agreement relative to each other, so that the value of the factors that influence the processed corn is known. The results of this study indicate that there are 10 strategic items that support the productivity of corn chips in Sinar 313 UKM. Some of them are capacity optimization, enlarged market share, intensification of online sales through social media, efficiency, improving production technology, etc. While the obstacles found in this study include the lack of supply of raw materials, weather, inadequate promotion, lack of skilled workforce, and low government attention.

Rural agroindustry development based on prime commodities in Soppeng regency

Rural agroindustry business is one of the efforts to increase the added value of agricultural products in rural areas. This is supported by the availability of raw materials in the areas. This research aims to determine priority commodities and agroindustrial products for rural agroindustrial scale, and create their development strategies in Soppeng Regency. This study used primary data obtained from observations and interviews with relevant agencies and parties, and secondary data obtained from the literature of relevant sources. The determination of priority commodities and agroindustrial products was analysed using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Research results showed three priority commodities, namely rice (0.358), corn (0.320), Cocoa (0.188). It was identified that priority products for rural agroindustry development were rice flour (0.244), chocolate drink (0.185), and corn chips (0.167). Furthermore, the development of rural agroindustry in Soppeng regency was focused on 3 (three) selected priority products; rice flour, chocolate drinks and corn chips. These efforts were, started with an acceleration of technology transfer, especially post-harvest handling for high quality raw materials, good manufacturing practices and product marketing.

Modification Of Coso Internal Control For The Economy Of Indonesian Corn Emblems SMEs

This study aims to determine the application of raw material control and internal support according to COSO and COSO modifications for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The object under study is the Nusantara Corn Chips SMEs. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method with the type of case study. Based on observations, it is known that the internal control of raw materials and supporting ingredients for Nusantara corn chips is still very simple. Based on the survey, it shows that in the control of raw and supporting materials at Emping Jagung Nusantara, there are 10 principles that are appropriate and 7 that are not in accordance with the COSO internal control components. In accordance with this, there are several principles that are not relevant for MSMEs, such as the absence of a board or audit committee as a supervisor for MSMEs Emping Jagung Nusantara. The above basis is irrelevant and takes into account the principles of cost and benefit, the principles of COSO, so that COSO internal controls are formed for MSMEs.

Detection of Deoxynivaenol (DON) Toxin in some Samples of Corn Chips and Corn Flex Collected from Local Markets

Eighteen samples of yellow corn chips, popcorn and corn flex of various origins were collected from local markets in Tikrit. In order to detect the fungal contamination of these samples, it cultured on the potato dextros agar (PDA), with three replicates for each sample. Also, the test for the presence of Deoxynivalenol toxin (DON) were done, using an ELISA kit. The results were showan that there are five types of fungi that contaminate the samples under study with varying proportions. It was found that all samples were contaminated with Penicillium spp., while Nine samples were contaminated with Aspergillus niger, and. Six samples were contaminated with Fusarium spp.. However, Cladosporium herbarum was appeared in three samples only, and Aspergillus tiresias was present in only two samples. The results for the detection of DON toxin were shown that all samples were contaminated with DON toxin but with dissimilar concentrations. The highest concentration (3.69 mg/kg )was found in the Buwak Gypsum sample, but the lowest concentration (71.5 mg/kg) was found in the Egyptian corn flakes sample. All concentrations of DON toxin found in the samples were higher than the allowable average value (0.3-2.0) mg/kg) in wheat and maize grains, and (0.75 mg/kg) in wheat flour, these values were approved by the European Union countries.

EFISIENSI PEMASARAN EMPING JAGUNG PULUT DALAM RANGKA PENGEMBANGAN USAHA DI KELURAHAN OESAPA KECAMATAN KELAPA LIMA KOTA KUPANG

This study aims to determine the number of marketing channels for the corn chips agroindustry business, the marketing margin of the corn chips agro-industry business, and the marketing efficiency of the corn chips agro-industry business in Sakura SMEs, Kupang City. Data collection was obtained by means of direct interviews and questionnaires with respondents and observations made by researchers were activities in the corn chips marketing channel. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the marketing channel of corn chips uses two marketing channels, namely marketing channel I, producers selling products directly to consumers, and marketing channel II, producers selling products to retailers, then retailers selling products to consumers. The marketing margin for channel level I is Rp.0, - while in channel level II, the marketing margin generated by retailers is Rp.5,000. The marketing efficiency in channel I is 2.5 percent and in channel II the marketing efficiency is 2.30 percent.

Detection of Physiochemical and Some Heavy Metals in Potato and Corn Chips Products in Iraqi Markets with their Daily Intake

The study of heavy metals in the human diet is important due to their dual effects as either essential or toxic to the human body. In this study, we determined the concentration of selected heavy metals in common potato and corn chips brands in Iraq markets. Ten common brands were selected and analyzed for their concentrations of the studied heavy metals by ICP-MS. The results shown that the average heavy metals level in potato and corn chips in (mg kg-1±SD) were 2.68±0.67 and 2.96±3.00 for Mn, 4.64±1.99 and 5.82±5.45 for Fe, 0.29±0.33 and 1.36±0.95 for Cu and 2.84±1.26 and 6.26±1.67 for Zn respectively. Corn chips were found to contain higher heavy metals than potato chips. The daily consumption of heavy metals from potato and corn chips (20 g daily intake) is lower than the recommended level set by the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization. Also, Daily intake of these metals is lower than the oral suggested amount and the upper tolerable daily intake set by the US. The contamination risk for the Iraqi population especially children from heavy metals exposure by this study performs to be non-significant, emphasizing the need to conduct more studies and confirm examining of heavy metals in foodstuffs especially chips brands.

Chemical compositions, fatty acid profiles and selected contaminants in commercial potato and corn chips sold in the Tunisian market

In the last decades, the snack food market is experiencing an important expansion due to the new fast-paced life-style associated with modernization. Crispy snacks, or chips are the most popular snack around the world, nevertheless, their overconsumption is related to the incidence of many diseases. Subsequently, this work aimed to study the chemical composition of 13 brands of potato and corn chips available in the Tunisian market. The investigation was based on: the determination of their chemical, mineral, and fatty acid composition; an evaluation of their lipid quality indices; and a chromatographic analysis of pesticides, aromatic hydrocarbons and acrylamide content. The results showed that the chips samples were of a high carbohydrate and fat content of up to 64.54% and 42.98%, respectively, versus a low protein and mineral composition. The fatty acid profiling showed that saturated fatty acids represent more than 39% for the majority of samples. A poor lipid quality was also observed through their low unsaturated fatty acids /saturated Fatty Acids ratios, with a mean value of 2.24 and their high atherogenic and thrombogenic indices that reached 1.69 and 2.23 respectively. While the analysis of pesticide residues and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons showed that all compounds were below the maximum allowed levels, the acrylamide analysis highlighted contamination in all the samples tested, with some values exceeding the allowed threshold. In conclusion, it can be suggested that the crisps sold in the Tunisian market are of a poor nutritional quality and they are potentially unsafe for human consumption.

PRODUK KAP LAMPU GANTUNG BERBAHAN LIMBAH TONGKOL JAGUNG SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGURANGI PENCEMARAN LINGKUNGAN

Based on the experimental study about corncob conducted before, this village has managed to create a new breakthrough production of processed foods such as corn chips since 2003. The foods that use raw materials of corn is the only one in Probolinggo. Corn chips production as small industries is run by 7 women farmers starting in 2008. (Wahmuda, 2013). The problem of this industrial activity is unbalancing the marketing area with market demand that obstruct continues to increase. This causes decrease on the productivity of the industry. In addition corncob waste left over from a small industrial activities corn chips squashed every day as much as 60 kg. This would be a major obstacle when marketing targets to reach market demand