3.8. Sensory remarks
Vitamin fortification using both methods resulted in dried
fortified rice kernels similar to normal rice in terms of shape and
size, but different in kernel consistency, color and texture characteristics.
Color and texture seem to be the most important
appearance issues related to consumer acceptance. Sensory properties
of fortified rice samples are presented in Table 8. Brown rice
kept its basic characteristics and appearance and was the most
stable regarding its sensory characteristics. Spraying and drying
had significant effects to white rice. All samples after fortification
had a high flavor and taste due to the added vitamin flavor. When
fortified rice was mixed in a ratio 1:50e1:200 with normal rice