Quality evaluation of the fermented confectionery kouglof prepared with different oils and fats

Abstract

We evaluated the quality of the fermented confectionery kouglof made with different oils and fats as ingredients. We tested ghee and grapeseed oil (GO) for their potential health benefits as substitutes for the butter in kouglof, and we observed that the height and specific loaf volume of the kouglof with GO were higher than the those of the butter or ghee kouglof. Compared to the butter or ghee kouglof, the GO kouglof’s hardness value was lower as shown by textural analysis, its bubble volume ratio was higher by 3D/2D image analysis, and its structure model index value was near-oval. The linoleic acid contents of GO and the kouglof with GO were not decreased by baking. These results demonstrate that the GO kouglof was softer and more elastic compared to the butter or ghee kouglof, and that GO can be used as a substitute for butter in terms of health and palatability.