Table 5.
Mean liking scores of the fortified biscuits prepared from wheat–purple rice flour blends mixed with mussel powder and mixed spices
| Attributes | % defatted green‐lipped mussel powder | LSD (5%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 5 | 10 | 15 | ||
| Color | 6.42 ± 0.26NS | 6.19 ± 0.20 | 6.38 ± 0.24 | 6.27 ± 0.27 | 1.86 |
| Overall appearance | 6.69 ± 0.23NS | 5.92 ± 0.29 | 6.42 ± 0.27 | 6.46 ± 0.30 | 1.97 |
| Touch/oiliness | 7.27 ± 0.22a | 6.54 ± 0.26ab | 6.35 ± 0.25b | 6.38 ± 0.30b | 0.87 |
| Crunchiness | 7.62 ± 0.20a | 6.58 ± 0.27b | 6.46 ± 0.27b | 6.35 ± 0.27b | 1.02 |
| Flavor | 7.04 ± 0.36a | 5.46 ± 0.45b | 5.27 ± 0.36b | 4.62 ± 0.40b | 1.52 |
| Overall acceptability | 7.42 ± 0.25a | 5.65 ± 0.40b | 5.38 ± 0.30b | 5.31 ± 0.18b | 1.67 |
LSD, least significant difference; NS, not significant.
Each row, sample means not having the same letter are significantly different (Duncan's multiple range test, p < .001). Data are expressed as mean ± SE.