Sugar cane molasses as aditiv for cookies

Abstract

Molasses employed for human consumption are known as edible molasses and for this purpose are only used those obtained from sugar cane. In Cuban sugar industry, molasses drained after the second extraction of sugar crystals are called molasses B, and just that kind was selected for this work, making use of their composition, availability and cost. They contain an important amount of minerals, and also vitamins from the B-complex, including a significant content of folic acid. Refined sugar was substituted by about 50% of molasses, to prepare cookies with high content of dietetic fibre. Formulations included cacao, salt and flavors of lemon, vanilla, chocolate and cinnamon. Sensory evaluation qualified resulting cookies as very good. On a theoretical base, minerals content in cookies was high and could supply an important part of the daily requirement.