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Effects of cooking techniques on phenolic content and sensory profiles of cauliflower

Year 2024, Volume: 10 Issue: 3, 188 - 197

Abstract

In this study, the effects of the cooking methods (frying, stir-frying, air-frying, boiling, steaming, baking and sous-vide, and microwaving) on total phenolic content (TPC) and sensory profile of cauliflower have been investigated. Higher cooking temperatures have resulted in higher TPC values, which can be attributed to the generation of new phenolics by the Maillard reaction and cleavage of bound phenolics. The highest TPC and bitterness were obtained when steaming and baking (180°C for 20 min) were applied. While the boiling procedure results in low bitterness and sweetness due to the loss of related compounds in boiling water, the taste of cooked cauliflower was higher when steamed (12 min) and stir-fried (4.5 min). Overall acceptability of the boiled, steamed, and fried samples was higher than in baked and sous-vide treated samples. Steaming was determined as the best technique regarding TPC content and sensory properties.

Ethical Statement

Written informed consent was obtained from the sensory panelists.

Supporting Institution

This work was supported by Altınbaş University, Istanbul, Turkey

Thanks

All samples were processed in the professional kitchen of Gastronomy and Culinary Art Department and analyzed in Central Research Laboratory (CRL) of Altınbaş University. Thanks to Nurşah Çılgın, technician of the CRL, and to all sensory panelists for their support.

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Year 2024, Volume: 10 Issue: 3, 188 - 197

Abstract

References

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  • Ali, M.A. (2015). Effect of food processing methods on the bioactive compound of cauliflower. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research, 93 (1), 117-131. https://doi.org/10.21608/ejar.2015.152818
  • Alves, G., Lobo, L.A., Domingues, R.M.C.P., Monteiro, M., Perrone, D. (2021). Bioaccessibility and gut metabolism of free and melanoidin-bound phenolic compounds from coffee and bread. Front Nutrition, 8(July), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.708928
  • Araszkiewicz, M., Koziol, A., Lupinska, A., Lupinski, M. (2007). Microwave drying of various shape particles suspended in an air stream. Transport Porous Media, 66, 173-186. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-006-9013-3
  • Araya, X.I.T., Smale, N., Zabaras, D., Winley, E., Forde, C., Stewart, C.M., Mawson, A.J. (2009). Sensory perception and quality attributes of high-pressure processed carrots in comparison to raw, sous-vide, and cooked carrots. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 10(4), 420-433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2009.04.002
  • Cartea, M.E., Francisco, M., Soengas, P., Velasco, P. (2011). Phenolic compounds in Brassica vegetables. Molecules, 16(1), 251-280. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules16010251
  • Chen, L., McClements, D.J., Yang, T., Ma, Y., Ren, F., Tian, Y., Jin, Z. (2021). Effect of annealing and heat-moisture pretreatments on the oil absorption of normal maize starch during frying. Food Chemistry, 353, 129468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129468
  • Çubukçu, H.C., Kılıçaslan, N.S.D., Durak, I. (2019). Different effects of heating and freezing treatments on the antioxidant properties of broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, and onion. An experimental in vitro study. Sao Paulo Medical Journal, 137(5), 407-413. https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-3180.2019.004406082019
  • Engel, E., Baty, C., Le Corre, D., Souchon, I., Martin, N. (2002). Flavor-active compounds potentially implicated in cooked cauliflower acceptance. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 50 (22), 6459-6467. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf025579u
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  • Gratacós-Cubarsí, M., Ribas-Agustí, A., García-Regueiro, J.A., Castellari, M. (2010). Simultaneous evaluation of intact glucosinolates and phenolic compounds by UPLC-DAD-MS/MS in Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis. Food Chemistry, 121(1), 257-263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.11.081
  • Kubec, R., Drhová, V., Velíšek, J. (1998). Thermal degradation of S-methylcysteine and its sulfoxide important flavor precursors of Brassica and Allium vegetables. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 46(10), 4334-4340. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf980379x
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  • Nor, N. D. M., Lignou, S., Bell, L., Houston-Price, C., Harvey, K., Methven, L. (2020). The relationship between glucosinolates and the sensory characteristics of steamed-pureed turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. Rapa L.). Foods, 9(11), 1719. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9111719
  • Poelman, A.A., Delahunty, C.M., de Graaf, C. (2013). Cooking time but not cooking method affects children’s acceptance of Brassica vegetables. Food Quality and Preference, 28 (2), 441-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2012.12.003
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  • Ramos dos Reis, L.C., Ruffo de Oliveira, V., Hagen, M.E.K., Jablonski, A., Flôres, S.H., Rios, A. (2015). Carotenoids, flavonoids, chlorophylls, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity in fresh and cooked broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Avenger) and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Alphina F1). LWT-Food Science and Technology, 63(1), 177-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2015.03.089
  • Sahin, S. and Sumnu, S. G. (2006a). Thermal Properties of Foods. In Physical Properties of Foods. Food Science Text Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-30808-3_3
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  • Shahidi, F., Yeo, J.D. (2016). Insoluble-bound phenolics in food. Molecules, 21(9), 1216. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules21091216
  • Sharma, K., Ko, E.Y., Assefa, A.D., Ha, S., Nile, S.H., Lee, E.T., Park, S.W. (2015). Temperature-dependent studies on the total phenolics, flavonoids, antioxidant activities, and sugar content in six onion varieties. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 23(2), 243-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfda.2014.10.005
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  • Wieczorek, M.N., Dunkel, A., Szwengiel, A., Czaczyk, K., Drożdżyńska, A., Zawirska-Wojtasiak, R., Jeleń, H.H. (2022). The relation between phytochemical composition and sensory traits of selected Brassica vegetables. LWT, 156, 113028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.113028
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Primary Language English
Subjects Food Properties, Food Engineering, Food Sciences (Other)
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Özge Seçmeler 0000-0002-5348-2782

Merve Yavuz Düzgün 0000-0002-1263-9253

Murat Muhammet Dülger 0000-0001-6681-8049

Gökhan Taşpınar 0000-0003-4145-5266

Early Pub Date May 31, 2024
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Submission Date December 1, 2023
Acceptance Date April 28, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024Volume: 10 Issue: 3

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APA Seçmeler, Ö., Yavuz Düzgün, M., Dülger, M. M., Taşpınar, G. (2024). Effects of cooking techniques on phenolic content and sensory profiles of cauliflower. Food and Health, 10(3), 188-197.

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