9.3. Production of granola bars
One composition of granola bar was produced and sensory evaluated. During
production it was difficult to ensure cohesion of the material. The extrudates with 30%
SI flour had a good size for production of a granola bar. It was only made one
composition of granola bar to look if production is possible and if it can reach the
sensory acceptance of the consumers. With a high percentage of 30% SI flour in the
extrudates, a granola bar can be enhanced nutritionally and a good durable product is
possible. In fig. 18 the sensory acceptance of the granola bar is shown.
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9.3.1 Sensory analysis
Tab. 22 shows, that the granola bar reached high values for overall acceptance
(82.1%). The bar was assessed as very crunchy and also for taste, the attributes
achieved high levels with 84.9% (for not appealing/appealing) and 75.1% (off-taste/no
off-taste). For appearance and odour the scores were almost the same (63.6 and
69.5%). In general, the granola bar reached the acceptance of the consumers and thus,
this product has a good chance for Sacha Inchi use.