Table 4.
Organoleptic properties of bread samples as affected by emulsan
| Characteristics | Dosage (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 0.05 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.75 | 1 | |
| Bread shape | 3.8 ± 1.304a | 4.1 ± 0.652a | 4.6 ± 0.894a | 4.3 ± 0.837a | 4.3 ± 758a | 4.1 ± 1.025a |
| Bottom surface property | 3.5 ± 1.0607a | 3.7 ± 0.9083a | 4.2 ± 0.9747a | 3.7 ± 1.0954a | 3.8 ± 1.3038a | 3.9 ± 0.8944a |
| Upper surface property | 3.7 ± 1.789a | 3.7 ± 0.975a | 4.2 ± 0.975a | 3.75 ± 1.299a | 3.4 ± 0.822a | 4.2 ± 0.758a |
| Firmness and softness of texture | 3.4 ± 1.294a | 3.4 ± 0.894a | 3.5 ± 0.707a | 3.3 ± 0.837a | 3.1 ± 0.894a | 3.7 ± 0.837a |
| Chewing ability | 2.9 ± 1.475a | 3.4 ± 0.822a | 3.7 ± 0.908a | 3 ± 0.935a | 3.2 ± 0.837a | 3.9 ± 0.894a |
| Porosity | 3 ± 1.225a | 3.5 ± 0.866a | 4 ± 1.173a | 3.2 ± 1.037a | 3.7 ± 0.671a | 4.3 ± 758a |
| Odor, flavor and taste | 2.8 ± 1.095a | 3.3 ± 0.837a | 3.6 ± 1.140a | 3.1 ± 0.742a | 3 ± 1.000a | 3.8 ± 0.908a |
All values are given as the mean of sensory scores ± standard deviation. Means followed by the same small letters in the same line are not significantly different (P > 0.05) according to Duncan’s multiple range test. R. Five point hedonic scale ratings: 5 = like extremely and 0 = dislike extremely