Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava

This study investigated the effects of partially substituting the sugar content in traditional Gaziantep Baklava with erythritol, a low-calorie alternative, on its physicochemical and sensory properties. Baklava samples were prepared in a control group (0% erythritol) and three substitution groups (...

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Main Authors: Philaiwan Chompupor, Özkan Süzer, Hüseyin Avni Kırmacı, Thorung Pranil, Siriwan Ghuangpeng, Supap Nontasan
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Food Quality
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jfq/8385433
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author Philaiwan Chompupor
Özkan Süzer
Hüseyin Avni Kırmacı
Thorung Pranil
Siriwan Ghuangpeng
Supap Nontasan
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description This study investigated the effects of partially substituting the sugar content in traditional Gaziantep Baklava with erythritol, a low-calorie alternative, on its physicochemical and sensory properties. Baklava samples were prepared in a control group (0% erythritol) and three substitution groups (25%, 50%, and 75% erythritol). No significant differences were observed in moisture, protein, fat, or ash content among the groups; however, increasing erythritol levels reduced carbohydrate content as well as energy value. In sensory evaluations, the 25% and 50% erythritol samples emerged as the closest alternatives to traditional baklava in terms of taste, texture, and overall acceptability. The findings demonstrate that substituting 25%–50% of sugar with erythritol effectively reduces the calorie content while maintaining high consumer acceptance. This reformulation highlights the potential for industrial applications to harmonize health-conscious innovation with traditional flavors, showing that healthier alternatives can coexist with culinary heritage.
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spelling doaj-art-aac3f3cdddaf4d439f788aae932ef6a02025-08-20T03:06:14ZengWileyJournal of Food Quality1745-45572025-01-01202510.1155/jfq/8385433Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep BaklavaPhilaiwan Chompupor0Özkan Süzer1Hüseyin Avni Kırmacı2Thorung Pranil3Siriwan Ghuangpeng4Supap Nontasan5Creative Food and Tourism Research UnitGastronomy and Culinary ArtsGastronomy and Culinary ArtsCreative Food and Tourism Research UnitCreative Food and Tourism Research UnitCreative Food and Tourism Research UnitThis study investigated the effects of partially substituting the sugar content in traditional Gaziantep Baklava with erythritol, a low-calorie alternative, on its physicochemical and sensory properties. Baklava samples were prepared in a control group (0% erythritol) and three substitution groups (25%, 50%, and 75% erythritol). No significant differences were observed in moisture, protein, fat, or ash content among the groups; however, increasing erythritol levels reduced carbohydrate content as well as energy value. In sensory evaluations, the 25% and 50% erythritol samples emerged as the closest alternatives to traditional baklava in terms of taste, texture, and overall acceptability. The findings demonstrate that substituting 25%–50% of sugar with erythritol effectively reduces the calorie content while maintaining high consumer acceptance. This reformulation highlights the potential for industrial applications to harmonize health-conscious innovation with traditional flavors, showing that healthier alternatives can coexist with culinary heritage.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jfq/8385433
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Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava
Journal of Food Quality
title Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava
title_full Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava
title_fullStr Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava
title_short Effect of Erythritol Substitution on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Traditional Gaziantep Baklava
title_sort effect of erythritol substitution on physicochemical and sensory properties of traditional gaziantep baklava
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jfq/8385433
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