Research Article

DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES

Volume: 50 Number: 5 October 15, 2025
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DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES

Abstract

The rising prevalence of obesity-related health issues has increased the demand for healthier foods with reduced refined sugar content. This study evaluated granola bars formulated with natural sweeteners, including honey and molasses, as alternatives to refined sugar, analyzing color, pH, moisture, ash, fat, and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) content. Statistical analysis using One-Way ANOVA followed by Duncan’s multiple range test revealed significant differences among samples (P<0.05). The flower honey sample (CCK) exhibited the highest L* (52.44) and b* (27.53) values, whereas the carob molasses sample (KCB) showed the highest a* (12.50). KCB had the highest pH and ash content, UZM the highest moisture (11.70%), and DUT the highest fat (26.30%). The lowest HMF was detected in pine honey (CAM, 15.25 mg/kg), and the highest in CCK (38.39 mg/kg). These findings indicate that the type of honey or molasses significantly influences HMF formation and physicochemical properties of granola bars.

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Supporting Institution

Aydın Adnan Menderes University Scientific Research Projects Unit, Aydın Adnan Menderes University Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Safety Application and Research Center (TARBİYOMER)

Project Number

Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi , SBF-23001

Ethical Statement

This study was supported by the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Scientific Research Projects Unit under project number SBF-23001.

Thanks

We would like to express our gratitude to the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Safety Application and Research Center (TARBİYOMER) for their support in conducting this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Properties

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 15, 2025

Submission Date

March 20, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 50 Number: 5

APA
Şahiner, İ., Göncü, A., Yıldırım Vardin, A., & Öğüt, S. (2025). DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES. Gıda, 50(5), 913-928. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD25043
AMA
1.Şahiner İ, Göncü A, Yıldırım Vardin A, Öğüt S. DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES. The Journal of Food. 2025;50(5):913-928. doi:10.15237/gida.GD25043
Chicago
Şahiner, İclal, Ali Göncü, Aslı Yıldırım Vardin, and Serdal Öğüt. 2025. “DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES”. Gıda 50 (5): 913-28. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD25043.
EndNote
Şahiner İ, Göncü A, Yıldırım Vardin A, Öğüt S (October 1, 2025) DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES. Gıda 50 5 913–928.
IEEE
[1]İ. Şahiner, A. Göncü, A. Yıldırım Vardin, and S. Öğüt, “DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES”, The Journal of Food, vol. 50, no. 5, pp. 913–928, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.15237/gida.GD25043.
ISNAD
Şahiner, İclal - Göncü, Ali - Yıldırım Vardin, Aslı - Öğüt, Serdal. “DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES”. Gıda 50/5 (October 1, 2025): 913-928. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD25043.
JAMA
1.Şahiner İ, Göncü A, Yıldırım Vardin A, Öğüt S. DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES. The Journal of Food. 2025;50:913–928.
MLA
Şahiner, İclal, et al. “DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES”. Gıda, vol. 50, no. 5, Oct. 2025, pp. 913-28, doi:10.15237/gida.GD25043.
Vancouver
1.İclal Şahiner, Ali Göncü, Aslı Yıldırım Vardin, Serdal Öğüt. DETERMINATION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) CONTENT AND SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN GRANOLA BARS FORMULATED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF HONEY AND MOLASSES. The Journal of Food. 2025 Oct. 1;50(5):913-28. doi:10.15237/gida.GD25043

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