Open AccessDevelopment and characterization of k-carrageenan (Kappaphycus alvarezii) incorporated bun
Author(s) -
P. J. Gopika,
Ninisha Babu,
Ammu Dinakaran,
Divya K Vijayan,
T.K.S. Gopal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
food science research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2230-9403
pISSN - 0976-1276
DOI - 10.15740/has/fsrj/11.2/120-129
Subject(s) - carrageenan , kappaphycus alvarezii , food science , low density polyethylene , shelf life , chemistry , biology , botany , polymer , algae , organic chemistry
Functional foods with elevated levels of fibre content are of high demand because of its several health benefits. A study was conducted for the development of fibre enriched bakery products. As a part of this study fibre enriched bun was developed using k-carrageenan (Kappaphycus alvarezii) as the source of fibre. The bun was prepared with the incorporation of various concentrations (2-8%) of -carrageenan powder. Comparative analyses of the physical, chemical, textural, structural and sensorial characteristics of bun were conducted. The highest concentration of k-carrageenan that was sensorily acceptable for incorporation in bun was 6 per cent, beyond which sensory parameters like taste and texture showed unacceptability. Radical scavenging activity assays revealed an improved activity with increased concentration of k-carrageenan.The shelf-life analysis of the sample was done after packing in low density polythene (LDPE) pouches. The present study has demonstratedthat k-carrageenan can be used as a competent constituent for the fortification of bun to utilize the health benefits of marine fibre.