Research Article

QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR

Volume: 51 Number: 3 May 31, 2026
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QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR

Abstract

This study examined the effects of substituting wheat flour with carob molasses pulp (CMP) flour at 5%, 10%, and 15% in pogaca, a traditional Turkish bakery product. CMP, a by-product of carob molasses production, is rich in dietary fiber and polyphenols. CMP-free pogaca was used as the control. Physical properties (baking loss, volume, color), crumb hardness, and comprehensive sensory attributes were assessed. The addition of CMP flour darkened the crust and increased its density, whereas the baking loss and volume remained unaffected. Hardness of enriched pogaca increased slightly with CMP addition; however, the 5% and 10% substitutions did not differ significantly from that of the control. Sensory evaluation indicated no adverse effects on overall acceptance. As a result, incorporating up to 15% CMP flour can enhance dietary fiber content, promote carob by-product valorization, and support sustainable bakery production.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering, Fermentation Technology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 8, 2026

Publication Date

May 31, 2026

Submission Date

February 4, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 18, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 51 Number: 3

APA
Özdemir, Y., Yalım Kaya, S., & İlhan, S. (2026). QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR. Gıda, 51(3), 408-416. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD26020
AMA
1.Özdemir Y, Yalım Kaya S, İlhan S. QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR. The Journal of Food. 2026;51(3):408-416. doi:10.15237/gida.GD26020
Chicago
Özdemir, Yüksel, Serpil Yalım Kaya, and Sevcan İlhan. 2026. “QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR”. Gıda 51 (3): 408-16. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD26020.
EndNote
Özdemir Y, Yalım Kaya S, İlhan S (May 1, 2026) QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR. Gıda 51 3 408–416.
IEEE
[1]Y. Özdemir, S. Yalım Kaya, and S. İlhan, “QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR”, The Journal of Food, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 408–416, May 2026, doi: 10.15237/gida.GD26020.
ISNAD
Özdemir, Yüksel - Yalım Kaya, Serpil - İlhan, Sevcan. “QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR”. Gıda 51/3 (May 1, 2026): 408-416. https://doi.org/10.15237/gida.GD26020.
JAMA
1.Özdemir Y, Yalım Kaya S, İlhan S. QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR. The Journal of Food. 2026;51:408–416.
MLA
Özdemir, Yüksel, et al. “QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR”. Gıda, vol. 51, no. 3, May 2026, pp. 408-16, doi:10.15237/gida.GD26020.
Vancouver
1.Yüksel Özdemir, Serpil Yalım Kaya, Sevcan İlhan. QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF POGACA ENRICHED WITH CAROB MOLASSES PULP FLOUR. The Journal of Food. 2026 May 1;51(3):408-16. doi:10.15237/gida.GD26020

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