Quality Characterization of Wafers Enriched with Fish Powder Developed from Small Bony Fish

Abstract

The study aimed to improve the nutritional quality of wafers by utilizing fish powder developed from small bony fish at 10%, 20%, and 30% inclusion levels. Quality evaluation of produced wafers in terms of nutritional, physical, sensory, and shelf life characteristics was performed. Results revealed a significant increase (p < .05) in protein (8.07 ± 0.34 to 23.34 ± 0.43 g/100 g), fat (1.08 ± 0.85 to 4.69 ± 0.78 g/100 g), and ash content (3.67 ± 0.47 to 8.33 ± 0.30 g/100 g) of wafers with increased supplementation of fish powder. No significant change in diameter, thickness, or weight per wafer was observed; however, water absorption capacity (212.67 ± 2.52 to 71.67 ± 2.89 ml/100 g), fat absorption capacity (164.00 ± 3.60 to 66.00 ± 5.29 ml/100 g), and linear expansion (139.17 ± 6.16 to 76.40 ± 2.11%) reduced significantly (p < .05) on increasing level of fish powder in the produced wafers. Color analyses revealed a significant decrease in L* (89.57 ± 1.25 to 46.89 ± 1.06) and b* (7.25 ± 0.09 to 18.59 ± 0.8) value and significant increase in a* value (−0.54 ± 0.01 to 3.87 ± 0.03) with increasing fish powder supplementation. There was no significant (p > .05) alteration in sensory attributes of wafers with fish powder incorporation up to 20%. The produced wafers also had good storage stability, with peroxide value, free fatty acid, and total plate count within acceptable limits up to two months of storage.

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