Development of non-fried rice cracker (khao-tan) from sticky rice

Abstract

The objective of this thesis was to study the ratio of the black and white sticky rice in the recipe of non-fried rice cracker (Khao-tan), to develop syrup for product topping and to study the appropriate quantity of a cashew nuts for adding in the product. To study a physical and chemical nature of the product. To study the customers satisfaction in product. Firstly, the appropriate ratio of the black and white sticky rice was studied. The result was the recipe that had 80% of white sticky rice and 20% of black sticky rice was voted to be the best. For the product topping that had a combination of glucose syrup and sugar was the best. Moreover, the quantity of glucose syrup and sugar on product effects the customer’s satisfaction (color, smell, taste, texture and the overall score). For the appropriate quantity of the cashew nut, the formula 2 which has a 25% of cashew nuts was voted to be the best. Comparison of which non-cashew nuts and 25% cashew nuts formula, the study revealed that the 25% cashew nuts formula had more nutrition (protein, fat, and fiber). Microbial population count <10 cfu/g. The product is able to keep in room temperature. The customer’s satisfaction reach to 94% in 25% cashew nuts formula.