SUSTENTABILIDADE E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE COOKIE DESGLUTINIZADO PARA DIETA RESTRITA AO GLÚTEN

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a process for the manufacture of gluten free cookies which can be ingested by celiac patients. Celiac disease is characterized by the non digestibility of gluten in the small intestine. Gluten is a protein fraction found in wheat, barley, rye and malt. In the world, there are millions of people prevented from consuming different products with gluten. Thus, in this work describes the process to remove gluten from wheat flour, characterization by physic-chemical and technological analysis, optimization formulation of cookies and evaluation of sensory acceptability. Four brands of wheat flour type I obtained in Goiania (A, B, C and D). Was used in this work. The results showed that the best after the process deglutinization was sample C that was choose for to prepare the product. Gluten free-cookies was prepared using flour without gluten, sugar, margarine, eggs, baking powder, vanilla essence and chocolate chips. This formulation was submitted to a 40 member sensory panel to assess the attributes of appearance, texture, flavor and overall acceptance. Generally, the sensory analysis showed overall acceptance was 8,0 ( I like much ) for three attributes (flavor, texture and appearance). With regard to the variable flavor the result was 9 point in the hedonic scale (I like very much). Most members sensory wrote that they to intent to purchase the product. In evaluating the economic viability of the cookie, to verify the sustainability, it was observed that it is possible for patients with celiac disease, as well as the product was free of gluten with much more afford able price compared to existing products on the market reaching the main objective of the research to develop a sustainable product for diets restricted to gluten.