Bread and Bakery Products
Functional Foods
Date seed constitutes approximately 10-14% of the fruit weight, which is often discarded as waste. Date seed is rich in cellulose, hemicelluloses and several nutrients. Indeed, it can be considered as a potential and available source of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, oil and dietary fiber. We aimed to produce kind of functional bread containing dietary fiber and antioxidants of date seed with high added value of consuming agricultural wastes. Adiposity and its consequent problems are increasingly prevailing throughout the world as a result of human diets lacking adequate fiber. Wheat bran is currently the main source of fiber used in human nutrition. However, excessive consumption of unprocessed bran may reduce the absorption of elements such as iron and calcium. Adding processed date seed powder to bread will promote consumer health due to providing vitamins A and E, minerals like iron, zinc, selenium and manganese, as well as dietary fiber needed for human body. Moreover, date seed powder does not negatively affect technological properties of bread such as increment volume and staling due to oil it contains, and thus it can be used in larger amounts compared to wheat bran.
Raw materials, hygienic and organic date seeds without any remains of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, are provided from local industries with date based products. Date seeds are initially winnowed, cleaned and washed. The seeds are then soaked in water for 48 h at 30 ºC to remove anti-nutritional compounds including tannins and lignin. Finally, the seeds are dried at 50 ºC and then milled using hammer mill (particle size is finer than 100 µm). Obtained powder is added to wheat flour and other additives in predetermined proportion. After fermentation, the bread is baked in a rack oven with indirect heat.
Date seed is comprised of dietary fiber (70%), selenium, iron, zinc and also vitamins A, E and B group.
Date seed can be considered as a potential and available source of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, oil and dietary fiber. We aimed to produce kind of functional bread containing dietary fiber and antioxidants of date seed with high added value of consuming agricultural wastes. Adiposity and its consequent problems are increasingly prevailing throughout the world as a result of human diets lacking adequate fiber. Wheat bran is currently the main source of fiber used in human nutrition. However, excessive consumption of unprocessed bran may reduce the absorption of elements such as iron and calcium. Adding processed date seed powder to bread will promote consumer health due to providing vitamins A and E, minerals like iron, zinc, selenium and manganese, as well as dietary fiber needed for human body. Moreover, date seed powder does not negatively affect technological properties of bread such as increment volume and staling due to oil it contains, and thus it can be used in larger amounts compared to wheat bran.
Raw materials, hygienic and organic date seeds without any remains of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, are provided from local industries with date based products. Date seeds are initially winnowed, cleaned and washed. The seeds are then soaked in water for 48 h at 30 ºC to remove anti-nutritional compounds including tannins and lignin. Finally, the seeds are dried at 50 ºC and then milled using hammer mill (particle size is finer than 100 µm). Obtained powder is added to wheat flour and other additives in predetermined proportion. After fermentation, the bread is baked in a rack oven with indirect heat.
Date seed powder is produced with exclusive technology in this company at low temperatures in fine particle size.
Date seed can be considered as a potential and available source of vitamins A, E and B group, natural heat resistant antioxidants, minerals, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and high quality dietary fiber. The fiber, inducing satiety feel, reducing appetite and regulating hunger, is effective in keeping a healthy body weight. All compounds contained in date seed can treat digestive system disorders, prevent gastrointestinal cancer, prevent cardio vascular problems, boost immune system and balance blood sugar.
Date seed can be considered as a potential and available source of vitamins A, E and B group, natural heat resistant antioxidants, minerals, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and high quality dietary fiber. The fiber, inducing satiety feel, reducing appetite and regulating hunger, is effective in keeping a healthy body weight. All compounds contained in date seed can treat digestive system disorders, prevent gastrointestinal cancer, prevent cardio vascular problems, boost immune system and balance blood sugar.
Very low oil absorption, bright color
PFK Co. is a knowledge-based company located in ISTT (Isfahan Science and Technology Town), working on the production of processed and raw materials for food industries. This company relies on the knowledge and experience of its human resources, achieving new technologies and their applications. The company is able to work with the largest food production companies.
Dynamic management and commitment to human values, meritocracy and customization of modern technologies and such are the most important purposes of the company. The company provides services and products, in the field of healthy food products (functional foods), new formulations and consultation, based on costumers’ demand.
This company consists of Ph.D. graduates of food science and mechanical engineering majors with years of experience in industry. High technical knowledge as well as cooperation with large manufactures in the field of producing food are the strengths of this company.
Office
No. 1, Innovation Commercialization Complex, Isfahan Science and Technology Town, Isfahan, Iran.
costumer office
Second floor, Parseh Buliding, Amadegah st, Isfahan, Iran
Tel:
009831-33932458
Fax:
009831-33932459
Email:
[email protected]