Structural and sensory impact of various emulsifiers in cocoa hazelnut spread formulations


Icyer N. C., ÖZMEN D., Sener D., Kokyar N., TOKER Ö. S.

Journal of Food Science, vol.89, no.10, pp.6590-6600, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 89 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/1750-3841.17343
  • Journal Name: Journal of Food Science
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Analytical Abstracts, Applied Science & Technology Source, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Computer & Applied Sciences, Environment Index, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, Veterinary Science Database, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.6590-6600
  • Keywords: Cocoa hazelnut spread, emulsifier, lecithin, rheology
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract: In this study, the effects of emulsifiers such as lecithin, AMPs, Palsgaard® Oil-Binder and GMS on cocoa hazelnut spread rheology were compared under the same process conditions and formulation. Emulsifiers were added to the formulation separately at rates of 0.3%–0.4%–0.5%. Hardness values in cocoa hazelnut spread were examined at 15-day intervals until the 60th day. In addition, viscosity, rheological analyses, color, spreadability, stability tests, and sensory analyses were performed. In the production of cocoa hazelnut spread, lecithin and AMP have less hardness and lower viscosity, greater fluent consistency, better spreadability, and lower “work of shear” values compared with other emulsifiers. The emulsifier type/ratio difference did not affect the color value statistically. It was determined that the use of Oil-Binder and GMS significantly protected the stability compared with other emulsifiers. During the 60-day storage period, lecithin preserved its hardness properties better than other emulsifiers. When sensory properties were examined, the use of lecithin and AMP in cocoa hazelnut spread samples scored high in brightness, spreadability, mouthfeel, and taste parameters. As a result, lecithin comes to the fore in the use of different types and ratios of emulsifiers in cocoa hazelnut spread production technology.