Determination of optimum processing conditions for hot-air roasting of hulled sesame seeds using response surface methodology


Kahyaoglu T., KAYA S.

JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, vol.86, no.10, pp.1452-1459, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jsfa.2509
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1452-1459
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Sesame paste (tahin) is produced by milling hulled, roasted, sesame seeds. In this study, a hot-air roasting process for the production of sesame paste was optimised by response surface methodology (RSM) over a range of air temperatures (120-180 degrees C for various times (30-60 min). The colour parameters (L, a and b values), browning index (131), hardness, fracturability and moisture content of the seeds were used as response parameters to develop predictive models and optimise the roasting process. Increases in roasting temperature and time caused increases in the a and b values and in the BI. The hardness and fracturability of seeds also decreased with increasing roasting temperature and time. The quadratic and linear models developed by RSM adequately described the changes in the colour values and textural parameters, respectively. The result of RSM analysis showed that all colour parameters and textural parameters should be used to monitor the roasting of sesame seeds in a hot-air roaster. To obtain the desired colour and texture, the optimum roasting range for production of sesame paste was determined as 155-170 degrees C for 40-60 min. (c) 2006 Society of Chemical Industry.