The interactive effects of selected emulsifiers, enzymes, and a carbohydrate based fat substitute in a low fat muffin

Selected emulsifiers, enzymes, and a fat substitute were incorporated into a standard muffin recipe, and their effects were compared to a full fat counterpart. Physical and sensory data were reported at the 0.01 significance level. Physical tests indicated no significant differences (p>0.01) among crust “L” and “b” values, specific gravity, water activity, and staling rate after 48 hours storage. The control muffin had a significantly (p<0.01) more yellow crumb, was significantly (p<0.01) less firm, and contained less moisture (p<0.01). The versions containing SSL and DATEM were less firm (p<0.01) and retained slightly more moisture (p<0.01) than the other reduced fat muffins. The control muffins and the versions containing SSL and DATEM were significantly (p<0.01) greater in volume than the other reduced fat muffins. Fat and DATEM were found to prolong retrogradation at a significantly (p<0.01) slower rate than in the other versions after 24 hours storage. Sensory results indicated no significant differences (p>0.01) in perceived adhesiveness. The muffins containing only the fat substitute and enzymes were rated with a significantly (p<0.01) darker crust color and (p<0.01) aftertaste than the other versions. The control muffin was significantly (p<0.01) moister, and contained a larger crumb (p<0.01) than the other versions. The control muffin was significantly (p<0.01) less cohesive. The results obtained from the data indicated that there were similarities and differences between the reduced fat versions and the control.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Human Nutrition and Foods

Department dc:contributor.department

Human Nutrition and Foods

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1996

Author dc:creator

• Mason, Pamela S.

• emulsifier
• DATEM
• SSL
• DMG
• sensory evaluation
• fat substitute

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

etd-09182008-063259

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/44805