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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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Nutritional Science, Food Properties
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Elif Akbaş
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0009-0004-0330-5245
Türkiye
Dilara Akgül
0009-0007-0223-650X
Türkiye
Pelin Su Çuğ
0009-0005-3667-9355
Türkiye
Publication Date
July 1, 2026
Submission Date
December 2, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 1, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 1