
EVALUATING FREEZING TECHNIQUES AND QUALITY INDICATORS FOR FROZEN CAKES: EFFECTS ON SHELF LIFE, TEXTURE, AND SENSORY PROPERTIES
(STEF92 Technology, 2024-12-15, Amelia Buculei, Anca-Mihaela Gâtlan, Mircea Oroian, Mariana Butnaru, Ancuţa Chetrariu)
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In recent years, the domestic frozen bakery and pastry market has shifted towards ready-to-bake frozen products, driven by the global trend for convenience and on-the-go consumption. This study aims to analyze the quality indicators of cakes subjected to freezing to determine their shelf life and optimize freezing conditions. Four sample categories were evaluated: fresh cake (P1), cake subjected to thermal shock (P2), cake frozen for 3 months (P3), and cake frozen for 6 months (P4). Quality assessments included se...



