A Study on the Advisability of the Use of Coconut Oil in Bakery Products

Authors

  • C. Canja Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • A. Mazarel Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M. Lupu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • V. Padureanu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

bread, cocos oil, quality

Abstract

The main objective is to capitalize on the use of coconut oil and improve edible products in terms of nutrient value. The experimental research aims to establish how this component reacts and how it influences certain technological processes in the breadmaking industry. The purpose of this paper is to establish the quantity of the main nutrients contained in this kind of products and at the same time to create products intended for a certain category of consumers. Even if it is recommended to reduce bread consumption, this sort of bakery products are holding one of the top positions in everyday nutrition and for some people they are indispensable. Therefore, in order to bring a contribution of sustenances and fibres that are frequently missing from products, we decided to add coconut oil.

Author Biographies

C. Canja, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Eroilor, no.29

A. Mazarel, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Eroilor, no.29

M. Lupu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Eroilor, no.29

V. Padureanu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Eroilor, no.29

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Published

2015-12-17

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AGRICULTURAL FOOD ENGINEERING