Thesis

Effects of Encapsulated Red Fruit Oil (Pandanus conoideus Lam.) Addition as Natural Colorants Towards The Physical Properties of Fortified Pasta

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The increasing popularity of pasta is correlated with both modern and busy consumer lifestyles where
versatility and convenience become a major key factor in consumer perception and buying decisions. In
order to fulfill the market demand, a modern approach to optimize the nutritional value as well as the
physical properties of pasta by fortifications has been promoted. One example of the fortification is using
red fruit oil. Not only known for its high antioxidants, the deep red hue can also act as natural colorants.
The significance of this topic lies in the investigation of the effect of different forms (encapsulated and
non-encapsulated) as well as concentrations (1% and 2%) addition into the physical properties of
fortified pasta. Based on the result, the addition of encapsulated red fruit oil shows the highest color
retention after the cooking process. In terms of texture, the addition leads to higher fracturability,
adhesiveness and stickiness, however it shows lower firmness. In terms of both water activity and
moisture content, it shows no significant difference. Lastly, the encapsulated red fruit oil also leads to the
increase of water absorption, lower cooking loss, and higher swelling index. In addition there is no
interaction between the addition of form and concentration to the b* value of dried sample color,
fracturability, water activity, moisture content, water absorption, and swelling index of fortified pasta. In
conclusion, the red fruit oil is suitable for pasta fortification as natural colorants and might enhance the
physical properties of fortified pasta.

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FT 24-027

Publisher

i3L, Jakarta : i3L Press., 2024

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Language

English

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NONE

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Subject(s)

Red Fruit Oil
physical properties
Fortified Pasta
Natural Colorants

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