Development and Characterization of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Enriched Low Glycemic Functional Cookies | |
| Author | De Silva, Ridmika Kavindi |
| Call Number | AIT Caps. Proj. no.BSE-18-17 |
| Subject(s) | Okra Bioactive properties Antioxidant activity Anti-diabetic activity Functional cookies |
| Note | A capstone project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Biosystems Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Caps. Proj. ; no. BSE-18-17 |
| Abstract | Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a vegetable with a medicinal value due to the prevalence of antioxidant and anti-diabetic activity. The current study was conducted to develop and characterize okra incorporated low glycemic functional cookies. The water based extract of okra pods showed the highest level of bioactive properties compared to the seeds and the peel. Okra was incorporated into cookies in the freeze dried powder form in different percentages as 1%, 3% and 5%. Increased incorporation had displayed elevated bioactive properties and proximate composition. In accordance with the sensory analysis, it had been found that although 5% whole okra incorporated cookie possessed highest amount of bioactive properties and nutritional value , 3% whole okra incorporated cookie was the best selected by the panel. 5% whole okra cookie had been rejected due to undesirable taste and odor it had given off. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Caps. Proj. ; no. BSE-18-17 |
| Type | Capstone Project |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Biosystems Engineering (BSE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Anal, Anil Kumar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sadiq, Bilal Muhammad;Loc Thai Nguyen; |
| Degree | Capstone Project (B.Sc.)-Asian Institute of Technology, 2018 |