Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods

An abundant byproduct of the Uruguayan winemaking industry, Tannat grape pomace (TGP), has a unique profile of phenolic compounds, making it a great candidate as an ingredient in the formulation of healthy and sustainable foods. The addition of TGP and sweetener to a muffin formulation may represent...

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Main Authors: Valentina Baranda, Lara del Cerro, Valentina Izquierdo, Florencia Paz, Agustina Rodríguez, Victoria Martínez, Victoria Olt, Jessica Báez, Alejandra Medrano, Adriana Maite Fernández-Fernández
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author Valentina Baranda
Lara del Cerro
Valentina Izquierdo
Florencia Paz
Agustina Rodríguez
Victoria Martínez
Victoria Olt
Jessica Báez
Alejandra Medrano
Adriana Maite Fernández-Fernández
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Lara del Cerro
Valentina Izquierdo
Florencia Paz
Agustina Rodríguez
Victoria Martínez
Victoria Olt
Jessica Báez
Alejandra Medrano
Adriana Maite Fernández-Fernández
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description An abundant byproduct of the Uruguayan winemaking industry, Tannat grape pomace (TGP), has a unique profile of phenolic compounds, making it a great candidate as an ingredient in the formulation of healthy and sustainable foods. The addition of TGP and sweetener to a muffin formulation may represent a challenge regarding technological properties. In this work, the objective was to develop potential functional muffins with the nutritional claims of “source of/high in fiber” and “no added sugars”, by incorporating TGP as a source of fiber and bioactive compounds and stevia as a sweetener. For this purpose, a factorial experimental design with central points was assessed by varying TGP and sweetener contents. Color was measured in the muffins by a CieLab system, and texture parameters (hardness, elasticity, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness) were obtained by a texture analyzer. The antioxidant capacity was also assessed by total phenol content (TPC by Folin reaction), ABTS, and ORAC-FL methods. Regarding color parameters, the main results showed lower L values for the muffins with higher TGP content (34.4–35.9, <i>p</i> < 0.05). As for texture parameters, lower hardness values (3170–3655 N) were displayed by muffins with higher TGP content (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Elasticity showed no significant differences between the samples (0.773–0.873), with the exception of one of the formulations with higher TGP content. Cohesiveness values ranged between 0.210 and 0.374. Gumminess and chewiness values were lower for the muffin formulation with higher TGP and stevia contents (694 ± 202 N and 538 ± 182 N). Moreover, antioxidant capacity showed increased TPC values for muffins with higher TGP content when compared to the control muffin (without TGP). Similarly, ABTS and ORAC-FL values were higher for the muffins with higher TGP content (15.26–15.59 and 23.92–25.56 µmol Trolox equivalent (TE)/g samples, respectively). In conclusion, TGP muffins represent a sustainable food with adequate technological properties and enhanced nutritional properties, presenting potential to promote health.
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spelling doaj-art-43837b85569b48579f7f04aee2a4f2082025-08-20T02:24:37ZengMDPI AGBiology and Life Sciences Forum2673-99762025-01-014011110.3390/blsf2024040011Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added FoodsValentina Baranda0Lara del Cerro1Valentina Izquierdo2Florencia Paz3Agustina Rodríguez4Victoria Martínez5Victoria Olt6Jessica Báez7Alejandra Medrano8Adriana Maite Fernández-Fernández9Laboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayLaboratorio de Bioactividad y Nanotecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, General Flores 2124, Montevideo 11800, UruguayAn abundant byproduct of the Uruguayan winemaking industry, Tannat grape pomace (TGP), has a unique profile of phenolic compounds, making it a great candidate as an ingredient in the formulation of healthy and sustainable foods. The addition of TGP and sweetener to a muffin formulation may represent a challenge regarding technological properties. In this work, the objective was to develop potential functional muffins with the nutritional claims of “source of/high in fiber” and “no added sugars”, by incorporating TGP as a source of fiber and bioactive compounds and stevia as a sweetener. For this purpose, a factorial experimental design with central points was assessed by varying TGP and sweetener contents. Color was measured in the muffins by a CieLab system, and texture parameters (hardness, elasticity, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness) were obtained by a texture analyzer. The antioxidant capacity was also assessed by total phenol content (TPC by Folin reaction), ABTS, and ORAC-FL methods. Regarding color parameters, the main results showed lower L values for the muffins with higher TGP content (34.4–35.9, <i>p</i> < 0.05). As for texture parameters, lower hardness values (3170–3655 N) were displayed by muffins with higher TGP content (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Elasticity showed no significant differences between the samples (0.773–0.873), with the exception of one of the formulations with higher TGP content. Cohesiveness values ranged between 0.210 and 0.374. Gumminess and chewiness values were lower for the muffin formulation with higher TGP and stevia contents (694 ± 202 N and 538 ± 182 N). Moreover, antioxidant capacity showed increased TPC values for muffins with higher TGP content when compared to the control muffin (without TGP). Similarly, ABTS and ORAC-FL values were higher for the muffins with higher TGP content (15.26–15.59 and 23.92–25.56 µmol Trolox equivalent (TE)/g samples, respectively). In conclusion, TGP muffins represent a sustainable food with adequate technological properties and enhanced nutritional properties, presenting potential to promote health.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/40/1/11antioxidantsfunctional foodshealth-promoting potentialsustainable muffinsTannat grape pomacewine industry byproduct
spellingShingle Valentina Baranda
Lara del Cerro
Valentina Izquierdo
Florencia Paz
Agustina Rodríguez
Victoria Martínez
Victoria Olt
Jessica Báez
Alejandra Medrano
Adriana Maite Fernández-Fernández
Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods
Biology and Life Sciences Forum
antioxidants
functional foods
health-promoting potential
sustainable muffins
Tannat grape pomace
wine industry byproduct
title Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods
title_full Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods
title_fullStr Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods
title_full_unstemmed Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods
title_short Muffins with Tannat Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Approach to Value-Added Foods
title_sort muffins with tannat grape pomace a sustainable approach to value added foods
topic antioxidants
functional foods
health-promoting potential
sustainable muffins
Tannat grape pomace
wine industry byproduct
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/40/1/11
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