Abstract
Studies have shown white beans to be an effective fat replacer in dropped cookies.
However, research is needed to determine whether legumes may be an effective replacement
for fat in other types of cookies. This study determined the overall acceptability,
sensory characteristics, and nutrient content of brownies (bar cookie) made using
cannellini beans as a replacement for shortening. Cannellini beans were used to replace
25%, 50%, and 75% of the shortening (by weight) in a control brownie formula. One
hundred twenty untrained panelists participated in rating the brownies on a seven-point
hedonic scale. Analysis of variance conducted on the acceptability and sensory characteristics
indicated a statistically significant effect when replacing fat with beans for acceptability,
tenderness, texture, and flavor (P<.05). Post-hoc testing (Scheffe’s test) indicated that neither the 25% nor the 50%
bean brownies were significantly different from the control in overall acceptability,
tenderness, texture, or flavor. Also, the 50% bean brownies, compared with control,
had 2.6 g less fat and 21 fewer kcal per 1.4-oz serving. This study demonstrated that
pureed cannellini beans can replace as much as 50% of the fat (by weight) in brownies,
while yielding an acceptable and more nutritious product.
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Biography
M. Szafranski is a clinical dietitian at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, NC; at the time of the study, she was a graduate student in the Department of Human Nutrition, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.
Biography
J. A. Whittington is a public health nutritionist, Iredell County Health Department, Mooresville, NC; at the time of the study, she was a graduate student in the Department of Human Nutrition, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.
Biography
C. Bessinger is an associate professor, Department of Human Nutrition, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.
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