The risk of cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and colorectal
cancer increases with obesity. Diet and lifestyle can be modified to
prevent and reduce the risks of these diseases. There is epidemiological
evidence that diets that promote health are rich in dietary
fiber and omega-3 fatty acid and low in saturated fat, trans fat and
cholesterol (Hu, 2002). A strategy to reduce the consumption of fat
is to develop products with low fat content. Fat is one of the substances
that is used more frequently in bakery products (Quaglia,
1991). Fat salter the sensory characteristics of bread and fermented
products, providing a shorter and smoother bite and
increasing the shelf life and duration of their softness.