Development of a recipe for sugar cookies with a reduced glycemic index

Abstract

The disadvantage of confectionary lies in its unbalanced composition and high glycemic index. It has a high energy value because of the high content of refined ingredients such as fat, sugar and flour. However, the physiological value, biological value and biological efficiency are quite low. Excessive consumption of confectionery can lead to metabolic disorders in the organism and many endocrine diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and obesity, as well as atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and others. It is, therefore, necessary to create new products containing carbohydrates with a low glycemic index or to adjust existing recipes in order to reduce refined sugars in them, as well as to improve the nutritional value in general. In this paper, we present the information on the creation of confectionery with a practical orientation. Based on an analytical evaluation of the nutrient composition of sugar cookies and properties of some sugar substitutes of natural origin, we developed a cookie recipe with complete replacement of sugar by a mixture of fructose and stevioside. We carried out an organoleptic evaluation of innovative products containing sugar substitutes in different proportions. Based on blood glucose level measurement, there were calculated the glycemic index and glycemic load of the developed cookies. It was found that the glycemic index was reduced by 26% in comparison with confectionery made according to traditional recipes. There were also noted high organoleptic indices of developed cookies. The obtained result allows recommending it for prevention of development of such diseases like obesity and diabetes mellitus, as well as to include in the diet of different population groups.