Black sapote (Diospyros nigra), rich in vitamins and antioxidants, is underutilized but promising for value-added products like kombucha. Kombucha’s limited shelf life due to fermentation can be addressed by converting it into powder through spray drying. To achieve acceptable sensorial properties, this study explores probiotic premixes using encapsulating agents (maltodextrin and gum ara…
In certain countries, 10% of the population suffers from non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). Additionally, some individuals are affected by gluten ataxia and dermatitis herpetiformis that require lifelong gluten-free diets. However, gluten-free diets often have low fiber content. Bread is known for its flavor and nutritional value, but gluten-free bread typically suffers in texture and qu…
Utilization of local raw materials such as sago can be an alternative to replace the use of wheat flour in noodle production. However, noodles in general and even sago noodles lack essential nutrients, especially protein and minerals. To address this, fortification processes involving the materials high in protein, anchovies (Stolephorus sp.) and minerals, brown seaweed (Sargassum sp.) are e…
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 for…
Centella asiatica has been used for medicine, pharmaceuticals, and food supplementation, owing to its high phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as its significant antioxidant activity in the leaves. The need to transform its extract into powder form using microencapsulation is currently emerging, enabling convenience and versatility for various food industrial applications. Spray drying i…
Soy flour is a good source of vegetable proteins, with a low fat content. Sorghum has proven to be a super-rich component of nutrition and adds a superb flavor to gluten-free baking. The project aims to expand the age range by product development of soy sorghum biscuits that are edible at the age of 3 to 5 years by adding chocolate flavors. The study examines the effect of cocoa powder addi…
People all around the world are shifting towards eating more plant-based food, the vegan consumers and communities are rapidly increasing. However, there is a challenge in the development of plant-based meat analogue to mimic the characteristics of animal based products, especially for the juiciness and textural properties. Hydrocolloids can be used to improve the quality attributes of plant-ba…
Powdered drink is any kind of beverage in the form of “dry” or granules that utilizes the drying process in order to extend the shelf life of the products as well as reduce the quality loss of the product during handling, storage, and distribution. Among all types of powdered beverages, the fastest and largest growth is shown by the fruit-based flavored powder drink. As texture and taste pl…
PT. Symrise Indonesia develops novel fragrance, flavor, natural nutrition, and cosmetic components. They provide unique ingredient solutions and boost value propositions to the food and beverage, aquafeed, and pet food businesses in the areas of flavor, nutrition, and health. Lately, bakery goods are becoming more popular worldwide due to their availability, affordability, convenience, and t…
Meat marbling is defined as white fleck of fat in meat cuts and usually associated with juiciness, palatability, and quality. Meat marbling is often graded based on the amount of intermuscular fat that creates the marbling effect. In a n attempt to increase the value of meat through marbling, fat or emulsions are often injected into lean meat. This process is called artificial marbling. In …
PT Neopangan Selaras Indonesia also known as Neofood is a Business-to-Business (B2B) company engaged in the field of seasoning both in the form of powder and sauces. In Neofood, the author interned in two departments: Research and Development (RnD) and Quality Control (QC). Because Neofood is a B2B company, Neofood develops products with quality that are in accordance with customer requirem…
A more dynamic life with increased awareness of health and nutrition awareness has urged the innovation of nutritious food products. Pigmented rice (Oryza sativa L.) has caught the public's attention and is suggested to be used to create specialty food products due to its availability and superior nutrients. To expand its utilization, drum drying, the most economical and easiest pregelatini…
Cookie fortification is an alternative option to counter problems like micronutrients deficiency. However, fortification still has undesirable side effects such as changes in the physical properties of the cookie. This experiment aimed to examine whether chilling and freezing treatments could improve the physical properties (texture and color), sensory acceptance, and proximate content of t…
This book is an invaluable introduction to the physical properties of foods and the physics involved in food processing. It provides descriptions and data that are needed for selecting the most appropriate equipment in food technology and for making food processing calculations.