Utilization of brown rice powder on the nutritional composition, cooking
characteristics and sensory properties of beef patties
Beef patties are the most popular fast food worldwide, including Malaysia. As long as a beef patty is one of the Malaysians’ favorite western dishes and can be easily found in the high-end western restaurant, so far assessment of the nutrient composition, cooking characteristics and sensory properties of that was important for healthcare aspect. In the current study, the nutritional values of beef patties incorporated with various level of brown rice powder (BRP) (2%, 4% and, 6%) were evaluated. The result of protein content in raw and cooked beef patties incorporated with 6% of BRP demonstrated the highest percentage (17.41% and 17.48%, consequently). Further finding displayed that the lowest fat concentration was recorded in the formulation of 6% BRP and 4% BRP raw and cooked beef patties (12.44% and 11.45%) frequently. On the other hands, the results of moisture content of 4% BRP raw beef patties and 6% BRP cooked beef patty demonstrate that the lowest percentage (61.16% and 54.92%) while the carbohydrate concentration recorded the highest percentage in both formulations. In additional, beef patty formulated with 6%, BRP showed the lowest diameter reduction at 13.33% compared to other treatment. The calorie content of cooked beef patty and cooking yield of all formulations were recorded in the range of 584 kcal/100 g to 594 kcal/100 g and 78.09% to 80.48% accordingly. However, 2% BRP incorporation in beef patty did not change the sensory properties and consumer acceptability of BRP-based beef patties. In conclusion, beef patty formulation of more than 4% BRP in beef patties was effective in improving protein, ash, carbohydrate content and percentage of diameter reduction while reducing fat content.