New and Innovative Dairy New and Innovative Dairy DessertsDesserts

Anna KhamsingNick Leonard

Beth Saunders

OverviewOverviewPurpose

Ingredients

Requirements

Calcium

Osteoporosis

Lactose Intolerance

Dairy Products

Our Recipe

Sensory Evaluation

PurposePurposeConceptualize and develop two new

and innovative dairy based desserts

IngredientsIngredients

Meadow Gold dairy products

Meadow Gold nectars and calcium fortified orange juice

Basic baking ingredients

Experiment RequirementsExperiment Requirements

Use at least two different dairy products

≈200 calories per dishHigh in calcium and fiberMaximum of $20.00 worth of

additional ingredients

CalciumCalciumThe most abundant mineral in

the bodyStored in the bones, teeth, blood,

muscle, intracellular fluid

FunctionsFunctions

Muscle contractionFacilitates the sending of

messages through the nervous system

Secretion of hormones and enzymes

Structure

Calcium Calcium RecommendationsRecommendationsAdequate Intake (AI)

recommendation:1200 mg/d for adults over the age of 50

*In this age bracket, a food must contain at least 240 mg per serving to be considered high in calcium.

OsteoporosisOsteoporosisOsteo=bones-porosis= porousA disorder characterized by

porous bonesAre you at risk?

◦Aging process◦Inadequate intake or poor absorption

of calcium◦Gender/ethnicity

Lactose IntoleranceLactose IntoleranceWhat is it?

◦ Characterized by the body’s inability to break down the milk sugar lactose

What causes it?◦ Lactase deficiency

Occurs naturally Genetics, ethnicity

Injury or disease

Lactose IntoleranceLactose IntoleranceSymptoms

◦ Nausea◦ Bloating◦ Gas◦ Diarrhea

Treatment◦ Diet◦ Lactase Enzyme

Acidophilus MilkAcidophilus MilkLow-fat or skim milk culturedwith Lactobacillus acidophilus

Probiotic = “Friendly” or “good” bacteria

Varieties

Sour CreamSour CreamCream cultured

with a lactic acid producing bacteria: Streptococcus lactis

May also be made with food-grade acid: “acidified sour cream”

Fat content varies

UsesDips

CondimentsSoups

SandwichesMain Dishes

Desserts

Recipe ConceptRecipe ConceptChocolate Basil Pudding

with Balsamic Reduction

Innovative Qualities◦ Unique flavor combination ◦ Provides nutritional benefits

Our IngredientsOur IngredientsSkim MilkYogurt {plain, low-fat}Fibersol-2Additional Ingredients

◦ Instant Chocolate Pudding◦ Basil◦ Balsamic Vinegar◦ Sugar (Brown/White)

Experimental ChallengesCreating a recipe that would

meet all of the nutrition requirements

Marrying flavor with texture

Recipe (Makes Four Servings)

Chocolate Basil Pudding◦ 1 bunch of basil leaves (about 2 cups loosely

packed leaves)◦ 2 cups skim milk◦ 1 package instant chocolate pudding◦ 1 ½ cups plain low-fat yogurt◦ 2 Tbsp Fibersol◦ 4 tsp white sugar

Balsamic Reduction◦ ½ cup balsamic vinegar (reduced to approx. ¼

cup)◦ 1 tsp brown sugar

= 4

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Sensory Evaluation of a New and Innovative Dairy Dessert

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