Research Article

Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders

Volume: 5 Number: 1 July 1, 2026
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Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional and sensory properties of gluten-free cakes enriched with date seed powder and olive seed powder, developed for individuals with celiac disease. Three different cake formulations were prepared; the control group contained only gluten-free flour, and the other two formulations had half of the flour replaced with seed powders. Dietary fiber and antioxidant compounds were analyzed. Sensory evaluation was conducted with 15 panelists using a single-blind design, and the following attributes were assessed: volume, texture, chewiness, softness, pore structure, aroma, odor, taste, color, and overall acceptability. The cake containing date seed powder (17.79%) and the cake containing olive seed powder (16.27%) had markedly higher fiber content compared with the control cake (5.47%). Synthetic antioxidant compounds (octyl gallate, dodecyl gallate, BHA) were not detected. The gluten-free control cake received the highest scores for texture, chewiness, softness, volume, and overall acceptability (p<0.05). The cake with date seed powder showed moderate acceptance for these parameters, whereas the cake with olive seed powder received the lowest scores. No significant differences were found among the samples in terms of pore structure, color, odor, and flavor (p>0.05). The findings indicate that seed powders increase fiber content, although high substitution levels may adversely affect certain sensory characteristics. In conclusion, date seed powder is a promising ingredient for increasing fiber content in gluten-free products, whereas olive seed powder, although rich in phenols, requires further optimization regarding its sensory properties. Future studies are recommended to systematically test substitution levels, evaluate the effect of particle size, and produce clinical evidence on the bioavailability of phenolic compounds in seed powders.

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Supporting Institution

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Project Number

1919B012442467

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was obtained from the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences (26.12.2024/169).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nutritional Science, Food Properties

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 1, 2026

Submission Date

December 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 1, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Akbaş, E., Çelik, Z. M., Akgül, D., Kopartma, D. S., & Çuğ, P. S. (2026). Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy, 5(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.58625/jfng-3295
AMA
1.Akbaş E, Çelik ZM, Akgül D, Kopartma DS, Çuğ PS. Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders. JFNG. 2026;5(1):1-10. doi:10.58625/jfng-3295
Chicago
Akbaş, Elif, Zehra Margot Çelik, Dilara Akgül, Duygu Seray Kopartma, and Pelin Su Çuğ. 2026. “Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders”. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy 5 (1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.58625/jfng-3295.
EndNote
Akbaş E, Çelik ZM, Akgül D, Kopartma DS, Çuğ PS (July 1, 2026) Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy 5 1 1–10.
IEEE
[1]E. Akbaş, Z. M. Çelik, D. Akgül, D. S. Kopartma, and P. S. Çuğ, “Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders”, JFNG, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1–10, July 2026, doi: 10.58625/jfng-3295.
ISNAD
Akbaş, Elif - Çelik, Zehra Margot - Akgül, Dilara - Kopartma, Duygu Seray - Çuğ, Pelin Su. “Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders”. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy 5/1 (July 1, 2026): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.58625/jfng-3295.
JAMA
1.Akbaş E, Çelik ZM, Akgül D, Kopartma DS, Çuğ PS. Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders. JFNG. 2026;5:1–10.
MLA
Akbaş, Elif, et al. “Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders”. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy, vol. 5, no. 1, July 2026, pp. 1-10, doi:10.58625/jfng-3295.
Vancouver
1.Elif Akbaş, Zehra Margot Çelik, Dilara Akgül, Duygu Seray Kopartma, Pelin Su Çuğ. Enhancing Dietary Fiber in Gluten-Free Cakes: The Potential of Date and Olive Seed Powders. JFNG. 2026 Jul. 1;5(1):1-10. doi:10.58625/jfng-3295