ULAM COOKIES

Abstract

The aim of this project is to create and introuced the cookies that made of traditional vegetables or known as ulam as the natural flavouring. Ulam is the traditional vegetables which are normally consumed in a raw form among South East Asian populations. Ulam are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. In Malaysia ulam are popular and they are considered the most economical vegetables available throughout the year. However, their application in processed foods for enhancement of nutritional characteristics are still limited. Knowing bakery products such as cookies are the better vehicles for fortification. Therefore, this project was carried out to (1) produce healthy cookies made of ulam, (2) proposed a suitable formulation for the ulam into cookies by considering at the texture and taste, (3) introduce the cookies that made from ulam into the local market.