The present research aimed to evaluate the use of spent coffee grounds (SCG) from instant coffee as a food
ingredient and its application in bakery products. Data on physicochemical characterization, thermal stability
and food safety of SCG were acquired. Evaluation of feasibility as dietary fibre was also determined.
Results showed SCG are natural source of antioxidant insoluble fibre, essential amino acids, low glycaemic
sugars, resistant to thermal food processing and digestion process, and totally safe. In the present
work, SCG were incorporated in biscuit formulations for the first time. Low-calorie sweeteners and
oligofructose were also included in the food formulations. Nutritional quality, chemical (acrylamide,
hydroxymethylfurfural and advanced glycation end products) and microbiological safety and sensory
tests of the biscuits were carried out. Innovative biscuits were obtained according to consumers’ preferences
with high nutritional and sensorial quality and potential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such
as obesity and diabetes.