The addition of oat bran to meatballs
at levels of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% would improve their nutritional
value and health benefits. The total trans fatty acids were lower
and the ratio of total unsaturated fatty acids to total saturated fatty
acids was higher in the samples with added oat bran than in the
control meatballs. The oat bran added samples were lighter and
yellower than the control meatballs; however, all treatments had
highly acceptable appearances. There is no significant difference
among the meatball samples with respect to sensory properties
(the addition of) 15% or 20% oat bran can be recommended in traditional
meatball production as a dietary fibre source