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Utilization of Pumpkin Fruit as Functional Ingredients in Biscuit Manufacturing

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Last updated: 11 May 2025

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Bakery and Pastry Research
Horticultural Technology

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of replacing wheat flour in biscuits with pumpkin pulp and peel powder at levels of 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, and 15%. The chemical composition, physical properties, and sensory attributes of the biscuits were evaluated. Pumpkin peel contained substantial amounts of crude protein and crude fiber, along with high levels of total carbohydrates, carotenoids, phenols, and flavonoids. It also exhibited higher water absorption (82.48%) and oil absorption (57.82%) compared to pumpkin pulp and whole pumpkin. In contrast, pumpkin pulp had the highest bulk density (0.87%) and emulsion stability (44.14%) among the three. Whole pumpkin demonstrated greater emulsion activity (41.18%), foaming capacity (59.85%), and foaming stability (20.33%). The highest contents of phytic acid (0.72%), oxalate (1.72%), saponins (2.44%), and cyanides (0.76%) were found in the peel, followed by whole pumpkin and then pumpkin pulp powder. Replacing wheat flour with whole pumpkin, pumpkin pulp, or pumpkin peel significantly altered the biscuits' chemical composition, affecting moisture, protein, fiber, fat, ash, and carbohydrate content. However, crude protein, ether extract, and available carbohydrates decreased compared to the control biscuits. Additionally, the replacement increased the biscuits' volume, diameter, and thickness without reducing their weight. The biscuits fortified with 3% to 6% pumpkin pulp powder achieved the best balance of nutritional enhancement and sensory acceptability.
 

DOI

10.21608/ftrj.2025.420510

Keywords

Pumpkin, total carotene, Total phenols, Total flavonoids, biscuits

Authors

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Abdelaleem

Last Name

Fawy

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A.

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Department of Horticultural Technology Research, Food Technology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt

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First Name

Esam

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Mansour

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H.

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Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt

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First Name

Sayed,

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Rahma

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H.

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Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt

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First Name

Ayman

Last Name

Dyab

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S.

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Department of Horticultural Technology Research, Food Technology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt

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aymandyab@ymail.com

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0009-0004-0602-8837

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Aly-AlDin

MiddleName

M.

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Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt

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Volume

7

Article Issue

2

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54564

Issue Date

2025-03-01

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2025-04-04

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2025-03-01

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119

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128

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2974-3990

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Food Technology Research Journal

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Utilization of Pumpkin Fruit as Functional Ingredients in Biscuit Manufacturing

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09 Apr 2025