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Abstract SCHIRACK, ANDRIANA VAIS. The Effect of Microwave ...

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ABSTRACT<br />

<strong>Microwave</strong> blanching <strong>of</strong> peanuts has been proposed as an attractive<br />

alternative to traditional techniques <strong>of</strong> blanching, due to energy and time savings.<br />

However, the occurrence <strong>of</strong> a processing-related <strong>of</strong>f-flavor has been reported. This<br />

study examined the effect <strong>of</strong> processing factors during microwave blanching on the<br />

moisture content and sensory characteristics <strong>of</strong> the peanuts. Peanuts reached a<br />

range <strong>of</strong> internal temperatures during microwave blanching treatments between 4<br />

and 11 minutes. A total <strong>of</strong>fnote attribute was introduced to the peanut lexicon and<br />

was used successfully to differentiate the effects <strong>of</strong> microwave treatments. <strong>The</strong><br />

microwave-associated <strong>of</strong>f-flavor was related (but not identical) to cardboardy/stale<br />

flavor, and was related inversely to the positive flavor attributes roasted peanutty,<br />

sweet aromatic, and sweet taste. Peanuts reaching the highest internal<br />

temperatures and greatest moisture losses during blanching exhibited the most total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fnote flavor; however, temperatures as high as 113 °C did not produce significantly<br />

increased total <strong>of</strong>fnote intensity.<br />

Key Words: microwave, blanching, peanuts, sensory, <strong>of</strong>f-flavor, moisture<br />

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