Sensory evaluation of new bean spreads for vegetarians
2013
Kirse, A., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Karklina, D., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Strautniece, E.V., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
Vegetarianism is a growing trend in Latvia but there is a lack of spread-like products for vegetarians. There are about 10 plant protein spreads commercially available in Latvia that differs very much in nutritional value and ingredients. Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) which are popular among Latvian consumers and rich in important macro- and micronutrients could be a great source of protein for vegetarians in spread-like products, however, are not represented in foreign or Latvian food company products yet. The aim of this research is to develop new vegetarian spreads using commercially available beans in Latvia and to subject the newly developed bean spreads to sensory evaluation. Four bean spreads were developed using white beans: classic, with basil, with curry, and with sun-dried tomatoes. Samples of bean spreads were packed in 200 g polypropylene (PP) containers and after 12 h storage in a refrigerator (3 ± 1 °C) subjected to sensory evaluation. Sensory evaluation was carried out in 3 different groups of panellists using hedonic scale and line scale. The hedonic evaluation showed that bean spread with sun-dried tomatoes has the highest overall preference compared to other bean spreads (p is less than 0.05). Significant differences among four bean spread samples in the intensity of their sensory properties – acidity, bean flavour, saltiness, and colour – were found (p is less than 0.05). Based on sensory evaluation data further research should be continued with classic bean spread and bean spread with sun-dried tomatoes.
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