Weight of biscuits was determined using an analytical weighing
balance (MettlerMS104S).Spread ratio was expressed as
diameter/thickness(McWattersetal.,2003). Break strength of
the biscuits was determined as described by Okaka and Isieh
(1990) with slight modifications. Biscuit from each formulation
was placed centrally between two parallel wooden bars. Another
wooden bar was placed on the biscuit. Weights were then placed
incrementally on the bar until the biscuit fractured. Break strength
of the biscuit was regarded as the least weight that caused the
breaking of the biscuit.
This study has shown that the blend of 50CF:50BRF has great
potentials in biscuit manufacture as biscuits produced from them
compared favourably with the control in most of the parameters
studied. The use of these locally available crops in biscuit production could help reduce dependence on importation of wheat.