Investigating the Effects of Baking Parameters on Proximate, Minerals and Vitamin C Compositions of Crackers.

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dc.contributor.authorAdepoju, Abiola Lydia
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-27T14:45:10Z
dc.date.available2026-03-27T14:45:10Z
dc.date.issued2025-06
dc.description.abstractThis study investigated the effects of three baking parameters - pawpaw puree concentration, fermentation duration and baking temperature - on the proximate, minerals and vitamin C compositions of crackers. Ripe pawpaw puree was used as substitutes for fat at 0, 25 and 50% respectively. Crackers were fermented for 1, 2 and 3 hours and baked at temperatures of 130, 150 and 170ÂșC respectively. Proximate compositions of crackers showed that the moisture contents ranged from 1.08-4.28%, ash (2.11-2.31%), fat (3.09-4.09%), protein (10.17-12.51%), crude fibre (1.19-1.66%) and carbohydrates (75.47-82.11%). The results also showed the presence of some minerals such as calcium (180-241 mg/100 g), magnesium (24.90-36.82 mg/100 g), sodium (423.1-488.2mg/100 g) and potassium (122.8-220.8 mg/100 g). Vitamin C compositions of the cracker samples were observed to be within the range of 9.81 to 16.32 mg/100 g. The study showed that ripe pawpaw puree could be used as a supplement for fat at suitable fermentation durations and baking temperatures without adversely affecting the qualities of the crackers.
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17109
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFaculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
dc.subjectBaking temperature
dc.subjectCalcium
dc.subjectFermentation duration
dc.subjectPawpaw puree
dc.subjectReady-to-eat (RTE) snack
dc.titleInvestigating the Effects of Baking Parameters on Proximate, Minerals and Vitamin C Compositions of Crackers.
dc.typeArticle

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