• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.28-36
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• 2017

This study made macaroon with the addition of Helianthus tuberosus L. powder so as to increase the application of Helianthus tuberosus L. powder (HTP) to food products and look into the quality characteristics depending on an addition ratio. Helianthus tuberosus L. powder 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% were added, respectively, to make macaroon. As Helianthus tuberosus L. powder was added more, the moisture content tended to decrease more significantly (p<0.001). As Helianthus tuberosus L. powder was added more, lightness and yellowness tended to reduce more significantly (p<0.001). As Helianthus tuberosus L. powder was added more, the content of total phenol compounds and DPPH radical scavenging activity were significantly increased (p<0.001). In terms of texture analysis, hardness, gumminess, cohesiveness and chewiness were significantly increased, as the Helianthus tuberosus L. powder was increased (p<0.05). In terms of sensory test, regarding taste, 0.5% HTP group had the highest points. And as color, flavor, and texture were improved, 1.5% HTP showed the most desirable result in terms of overall acceptability. Results, if Helianthus tuberosus L. powder is added for cooking macaroon, it seems to increase anti-oxidation function and develop functional macaroon with excellent sensory factors.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.631-639
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of macaroons prepared using natural color materials (Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten (Re-N), mulberry leaf (Gr-N), pumpkin (Ye-N), and cocoa powder (Br-N)) and corresponding artificial food colorants (red (Re-A), yellow (Ye-A), green (Gr-A) and brown (Br-A)). The moisture content of macaroons prepared using natural color material was higher compared to the macaroons prepared using artificial food colorant. DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity was similar in both types of macaroons. Lightness and redness of Re-N, Gr-N, Ye-N, and Br-N macaroons were lower than Re-A, Gr-A, Ye-A and Br-A macaroons. Yellowness of Re-N was higher because of the browning reaction. The texture profile analysis revealed lower hardness when natural color powder was employed. In the sensory evaluation, overall acceptability was not significantly different between natural colored and artificial colored macaroons. As a result, macaroons with the natural color material were softer and showed higher antioxidative activity, however, organoleptic properties were not much different when compared with macaroons with artificial colors. Apparently, it is stated that more studies on the development of macaroons with more enhanced physical functionality and good taste using natural materials should be performed.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.822-829
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biological activities and quality properties of macaroons made with GABA rice powder and xylose. GABA rice powder was added to macaroons at weight percentages of 0, 2.5, and 3.5%. Hunter's color values ($L^*$, $a^*$, $b^*$), total sugar contents, total phenolics, ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities, textures, and sensory characteristics supplemented with different xylose and GABA rice powder contents were measured. As the ratio of GABA rice powder in macaroons increased, total phenol contents and ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities increased. In the texture profile analysis, fracturability and brittleness were lower as GABA rice powder content increased. In the sensory evaluation, significant differences (p<0.05) were observed in color, sweetness, texture, and overall acceptability depending on the addition of GABA rice powder to macaroons. Overall qualities of macaroons were different from GABA rice powder and xylose added ones. Therefore, xylose and GABA rice powder may be used to make healthy macaroons.