Abstract Formulation of gluten free crackers based on brown rice flour from two varieties and
apple pomace was studied during the present investigation. Pomace flour blends were prepared
by incorporating 0%, 3%, 6% and 9% apple pomace in brown rice flour. Viscosity profile showed
decrease in pasting properties except pasting temperature which increased with increase in pomace
level. The hunter colour value (L*
) and fracture force of crackers are decreased with increase in
pomace level. The crackers were investigated and compared for composition, antioxidant properties
(DPPH, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, reducing power), minerals and sensory
properties. The increased amount of apple pomace in the flour formulation resulted in higher antioxidant
properties, total dietary fibre and minerals in the final product. Based on the present study,
pomace based rice crackers have good potential for consumer and regarded as health promoting
functional food, especially for coeliac disease patients.
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