Tuna Fish Cake with Tuna Fish Cake with Buckwheat GroatsBuckwheat Groats

Clarissa Koga, Brandy Love, Leigh Ziegler77845 FSHN 381Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal ScienceCollege of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources

University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai’i

PurposePurpose

Our purpose is to develop an acceptable tuna fish cake, using buckwheat groats as a stuffer

One serving = at least ¼ lb. (after cooking)

No wheat, dairy, or egg products

Buckwheat GroatsBuckwheat Groats

Kasha Whole buckwheat

kernels with outer hulls removed

Seed of a plant Contains more protein

than barley and rice Groats vs Oats

Buckwheat Groats CompositionBuckwheat Groats Composition

Fat 2%

Protein13%

Fiber 10%

Carb75%

Buckwheat GroatsBuckwheat Groats

Staple in Russia Soviet Union largest

producer Ranks 12th in U.S. cereal

crops Porridge, pilaf, stuffing Soba Noodles, pancakes Similar to wheat How is it cooked?

Soy FlourSoy Flour

Made from soybeans 50% protein content Contains no gluten or

starch Promotes moisture

retention Improves crust color

Lab 1 ExperimentsLab 1 Experiments

Tuna fish cakes lost weight after cooking

Tuna fish cake from experiment 2 had best sensory characteristics

Soy Flour worked best as a binder

Starch from groats helped to retain moisture and binding capacity

Lab 2 ExperimentsLab 2 Experiments

Precooked patty weight – 145gAdjust Groat and Soy Flour ratioExperiment with seasonings

Determine if defrosted groats still offer acceptable sensory characteristics

Patty 4 Patty 5Patty 6

Final Recipe Final Recipe

½ cup tuna 1/3 cup buckwheat groats ¼ cup soy flour ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp garlic powder

Tuna Fish Cake

Tuna Fish Cake Sensory EvaluationTuna Fish Cake Sensory Evaluation

Instructions:1. Please take a sip of water2. Please evaluate the Tuna Patty’s overall appearance, texture, flavor, tenderness and moistness3. Please mark (X) your choice based on the following scale:

Please circle your answer1. Overall, did you enjoy eating this tuna fish cake? Yes No

Why or Why Not? _____________________________________________

2. Would you purchase this tuna fish cake in the grocery store? Yes No

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