Seaweed-enriched Cookies: A Nutritional and Functional Perspective
R. B. Hajare
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
A. U. Pagarkar *
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
A. S. Desai
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
J. M. Koli
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
P. E. Shingare
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
Soorya Gopan
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
S. B. Satam
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
A. N. Sawant
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra. 415629, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Seaweed and seaweed-based products are gaining global attention due to their health-benefiting properties. For the last three decades, seaweeds have been used as nutraceutical food, as they provide dietary benefits. It offers a rich source of nutrients, including minerals, vitamins, and fibre, while also possessing unique functional properties such as water and oil absorption. Due to their functional characteristics, the incorporation of seaweed into bakery products is becoming a novel strategy to develop nutritionally enriched value-added products. Cookies are one of the most popular bakery products, with high consumer preference. The incorporation of seaweed offers a promising avenue for enhancing the nutritional value of cookies. It improves the physical, sensorial, and nutritional properties of cookies. This review seeks to explore the significance of seaweed consumption, the development of value-added cookies incorporating seaweed, and the impact of seaweed on the overall quality of cookies.
Keywords: Seaweed, cookies, bakery products, nutritionally enriched cookies