Optimization of Rice Cookies Prepared with Chinese Artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) Powder using Response Surface Methodology and Quality Characteristics

This study was conducted to develop an optimal composite recipe of nutritional cookies containing Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder. Rice powder was partially substituted with Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder to reduce its content. The optimal sensory composite recipe was determined by 3 concentrations of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder, butter, and sugar, using the central composite design. In addition, the mixing condition of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder rice cookies was optimized by subjecting the cookies to a sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis using the response surface methodology (RSM). The effects of the addition of the three variables on the quality of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) rice powder cookies were assessed in terms of color, hardness, sweetness and sensory evaluation. The results of the sensory evaluation produced values very significant for flavor, texture, sweetness, appearance, and overall quality (p