Formulation and Standardization of Flax Seed Masala Cookies for obesity and causes of Obesity in Women in this Modern World

Afsa Vadakkan; Mrs. Meera Raman

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Formulation and Standardization of Flax Seed Masala Cookies for obesity and causes of Obesity in Women in this Modern World

Afsa Vadakkan, Mrs. Meera Raman

Abstract :

Recent awareness and interest in health and wellness has shifted focus on healthy eating and life style changes among people. Baked products are consumed by all age group people and the consumer demand is increasing towards low calorie high fiber and high protein food products. Obesity is a major cause in this modern world due to the readymade life style and eating habits. The women are more prone to the obesity due to their eating habits and less physical activities and snacking in between meals is the major cause of obesity.The flaxseed incorporated masala cookies has its beneficial and nutraceuticals properties and also make it an excellent snack for obesity. The obejective of current study is the acceptabilityof flaxseed powder incorporated in masala cookies and to study the nutritive value of flaxseed powder and also to study the shelf life of cookies in different packing materials. The flaxseed masala cookies were prepared by incorporating flaxseed powder in wheat flour. Physical parameter was assessed. Flaxseed masala cookies were subjected to sensory analysis and also standardization of cookies were done. Sensory analysis of masala cookies revealed all its attributes. This study reveals that the formulated flaxseed incorporated masala cookies which is high in fiber and protein and has high sensory profile.The flaxseed masala cookies were popularized among women who are obese, through counsellingand demonstration made them to encourage in consuming flaxseed masala cookies which is high in fiber and protein can have good benefit on obesity. The women are made aware about the nutritional benefit of flaxseed. For the process of popularization the questionnaire was prepared to check the awareness and acceptability of flaxseed masala cookies among obese women.The Popularization was done among 20 obese women and the flaxseed incorporated masala cookies showed higher acceptability of the product than the standard masala cookies. The 20 obese women accepted the flaxseed incorporated masala cookies and only 10 obese women accepted the standard masala cookies.