Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods

Background: This study aimed to compare the effects of three different frying methods, namely air frying (AF), microwave frying (MF), and deep frying (DF) in corn oil, on the moisture and texture, as well as the content and absorption of oil, carbohydrates and acrylamide in French fries. Materials a...

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Main Authors: Adil Ahmed, Zahraa, Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah, Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin
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Published: Functional Food Center 2023
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106418/
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author Adil Ahmed, Zahraa
Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah
Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin
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Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah
Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin
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description Background: This study aimed to compare the effects of three different frying methods, namely air frying (AF), microwave frying (MF), and deep frying (DF) in corn oil, on the moisture and texture, as well as the content and absorption of oil, carbohydrates and acrylamide in French fries. Materials and Methods: For the DF, the fresh potatoes were fully dipped in corn oil and the oil temperature was set at 160 °C for three intervals of 3, 5, and 7 minutes. In the MF, the oil was preheated to 180 °C for three time intervals of 160, 180, and 200 seconds. The AF was set at a temperature of 170 °C for three time intervals of 8, 10, and 12 minutes, without adding oil. Results: The results showed that AF resulted in a lower acrylamide content (21.8 ppm) after 8 minutes at 170°C compared to the other frying methods. However, DF in corn oil was preferred in terms of color, flavor, and overall acceptance in the sensory evaluation of the French fries. MF resulted in the hardest French fry texture due to excessive evaporation of moisture. Conclusion: The findings suggest that AF may be a healthier option with a lower acrylamide content, while DF in corn oil may be preferred for its superior sensory characteristics.
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spelling upm-1064182024-08-06T06:43:28Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106418/ Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods Adil Ahmed, Zahraa Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin Background: This study aimed to compare the effects of three different frying methods, namely air frying (AF), microwave frying (MF), and deep frying (DF) in corn oil, on the moisture and texture, as well as the content and absorption of oil, carbohydrates and acrylamide in French fries. Materials and Methods: For the DF, the fresh potatoes were fully dipped in corn oil and the oil temperature was set at 160 °C for three intervals of 3, 5, and 7 minutes. In the MF, the oil was preheated to 180 °C for three time intervals of 160, 180, and 200 seconds. The AF was set at a temperature of 170 °C for three time intervals of 8, 10, and 12 minutes, without adding oil. Results: The results showed that AF resulted in a lower acrylamide content (21.8 ppm) after 8 minutes at 170°C compared to the other frying methods. However, DF in corn oil was preferred in terms of color, flavor, and overall acceptance in the sensory evaluation of the French fries. MF resulted in the hardest French fry texture due to excessive evaporation of moisture. Conclusion: The findings suggest that AF may be a healthier option with a lower acrylamide content, while DF in corn oil may be preferred for its superior sensory characteristics. Functional Food Center 2023 Article PeerReviewed Adil Ahmed, Zahraa and Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah and Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin (2023) Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods. Functional Foods in Health and Disease, 13 (6). 320 - 333. ISSN 2378-7007; ESSN: 2160-3855 https://www.ffhdj.com/index.php/ffhd/article/view/1126 10.31989/ffhd.v13i6.1126
spellingShingle Adil Ahmed, Zahraa
Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah
Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin
Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods
title Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods
title_full Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods
title_fullStr Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods
title_full_unstemmed Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods
title_short Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods
title_sort acrylamide content and quality characteristics of french fries influenced by different frying methods
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106418/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106418/