Okara a natural food ingredient for new product development of foodstuffs

摘要

Okara is the solid non-soluble fraction obtained during soymilk manufacturing. Okara is a natural rich source of dietary fibre and protein, which can be processed to industrial useful forms such as powders, extrudates or pregelatinized powders. Basedon its characteristics, Okara can assist in new product development (NPD) of foods by providing nutritious protein and fibre, while simultaneously reducing calorie contents and glycaemic loads. Inclusion rates into products may reach levels as high as 70-80 percent. Moreover, Okara also contributes to the texture, water-holding and emulsifying capacity, and may also help in the development of "gluten-free" food products.