SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF BAKERY PRODUCTS CONTAINING DISTILLERS’ DRIED GRAIN FROM CORN, BARLEY, AND RYE

A commercially available distillers’ dried grain (DDG) was chemically and physically characterized and the effects of varying levels of the DDG on the sensory characteristics of bakery products were studied. Total dietary fiber (51.22%) and protein (26.59%) were the principal constituents of the DDG. Compared with all-purpose flour, the DDG was more acidic, absorbed more water and oil, and was darker in color. Consumer panels evaluated the acceptabilities and intensities of sensory characteristics of corn muffins, hush puppies, spiced doughnuts, and molasses-raisin cookies containing 10, 20, and 30% DDG (flour-weight basis). As the replacement level of DDG increased, the appearance, flavor, and texture of the products were adversely affected; however, acceptable products were prepared with either 10 or 20% DDG.