EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PROCESSING OF WILD MYRTLE JAM COOKIES

Trần Thị Oanh, Phan Nguyễn Hồng Nhung, Phan Thu Thảo

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Wild myrtle jam cookies were developed by utilizing naturally available wild myrtle fruits as a key ingredient. This study investigated the effects of three factors on the processing and preservation of the cookies: (1) baking temperature and time, (2) the proportion of added fruit powder, and (3) packaging materials. The results indicated that baking at 180°C for 20 minutes yielded the best sensory quality, with final moisture content maintained below 4%. Although the addition of fruit powder did not significantly alter the overall quality of the cookies, incorporating 0,5% strawberry powder was found to enhance both the color and aroma of the final product. During a four-week storage period, cookies packaged in nylon retained the lowest moisture content—significantly lower than those stored in paper or aluminum foil—indicating superior preservation performance.

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