International Journal of Health, Engineering and Technology
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Vol 5. No. 2 JULY 2026

Characteristics And Acceptability Of Crispy Noodles Made With Corn (Zea Mays L.) And Inulin Flour Substitutes

Nida Faizah Khoirunnisa khoirunnisa (a:1:{s:5:"en_US"
s:66:"Department of Nutrition, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia"
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Annis Catur Adi (Department of Nutrition, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
03 Jul 2026

Abstract

Obesity is a growing nutritional problem, including in Indonesia. The habit of consuming high-calorie, low-fiber foods such as noodles contributes to the risk of obesity. Corn silk, often considered waste, is rich in fiber, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, beta-carotene, and other vitamins that are beneficial to health. Corn silk is produced in abundance; specifically, for every 5 tons of corn, 3.5% consists of corn silk. The potential for utilizing this byproduct can be combined with inulin flour, which is high in fiber content and has prebiotic properties. This study aims to determine the effect of substituting corn silk flour and inulin flour on the acceptability of crispy noodle products. The research design used was a pure experimental design with a completely randomized design (CRD), consisting of 3 formulations: one control formulation (F0) and two modified formulations (F1, F2). The panelists were 30 adults aged 18 years and older. The acceptability test results showed that the modified formula most preferred by the panelists was F1. There were significant differences in color, taste, texture, and aftertaste characteristics (p ≤ 0.05). Thus, the substitution of corn silk flour and inulin flour in crispy noodle products is still sensorially acceptable, with F1 as the best modified treatment formula.

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ijhet

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Dentistry Engineering Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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International Journal of Health, Engineering and Technology (IJHET) is to provide research media and an important reference for the progress and dissemination of research results that support high-level research in the field of Health, Engineering and technology. Original theoretical work and ...