This study revealed the functional differences of different
shortening treatments on cookie quality attributes. Traditional allpurpose
shortening displayed superior shortening functionality
when compared to a monoglyceride stabilized oil in water emulsion,
as seen through a variety of quality attributes, such as greater spread,
lower break strength, and greater dough firmness values. Differences
in the functionality of shortening between Crisco and the MAG gel
and its unstructured components are likely attributed to the