Effect of High-Quality Cassava Flour Inclusion on the Profitability and Sensory Acceptability of Pastry Products
| dc.contributor.author | Awoyale, W., Ijelu, W.A., Olatoye, K.K., Ademokoya, A.A., Sani, M., Opatola, P.O., Ishola, H., Abdulrasaq, A.O., Akosile, F. and Nofiu, N.B. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-02T09:53:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-02T09:53:01Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The demand for wheat flour in Nigeria is expected to rise due to the increasing consumption of pastries. A study was conducted to assess the profitability and sensory qualities of doughnuts, cookies, and chin chin made from wheat and high-quality cassava flour (HQCF). HQCF was mixed with wheat flour in varying ratios (5, 10, and 15%), with 100% wheat flour as the positive control and HQCF as the negative control. Profitability was calculated using a standard method, while sensory acceptability was evaluated by fifteen (15) panelists using a structured questionnaire. The results showed that all composite products made from wheat and HQCF are profitable. The cookies made with 5%, 10%, and 15% HQCF generated profits of 143%, 163%, and 297%, respectively. The doughnuts made with 5%, 10%, and 15% HQCF yielded profits of 24.96%, 40.37%, and 47.98%, respectively. The chin-chin made with 5%, 10%, and 15% HQCF produced profits of 5.03%, 17.94%, and 22.08%. Sensory evaluation showed that cookies, chin-chin, and doughnuts made with 5-15% HQCF were similar in most sensory attributes, while those made with 100% wheat flour and 100% HQCF were different. Thus, the 5% HQCF composite cookies, chin-chin, and doughnuts may offer both profitability and acceptability, supporting Nigeria's cassava inclusion policy and decreasing import expenses. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | The authors appreciate the Kwara State University Center for Community Development for funding this work under the Participatory Action Research of 2023/2024. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Awoyale, W., Ijelu, W.A., Olatoye, K.K., Ademokoya, A.A., Sani, M., Opatola, P.O., Ishola, H., Abdulrasaq, A.O., Akosile, F. and Nofiu, N.B. (2025). Effect of High-Quality Cassava Flour Inclusion on the Profitability and Sensory Acceptability of Pastry Products. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 11 (4b): 338-350. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/dujopas/article/view/310226/291739. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6491 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Faculty of Science, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State – Nigeria | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 11; 4b | |
| dc.title | Effect of High-Quality Cassava Flour Inclusion on the Profitability and Sensory Acceptability of Pastry Products | |
| dc.type | Article |