Tuna and Garbanzo Tuna and Garbanzo Bean PattiesBean Patties Jaymee

WakamotoJennifer Shido

Tommy Miu

University of Hawaii

FHSN 381

Our PurposeTo develop an acceptable tuna

patty using garbanzo beans as a stuffer

Each patty (after cooking) must weigh at least 115 grams or ¼ pound

Tuna must make up at least 51% of the patty

Garbanzo BeansGarbanzo BeansCicer arietinumCicer arietinum

Also called chickpeas, bengal grams

Important food in Mediterranean countries, Asian countries, and Central America

80-90% of the world’s supply comes from India

Sold either dried or canned ◦no change of nutrient value

Nutrient Breakdown

Protein19% Carbs

59%

Fat6%Fiber

16%

Per 1 cup of beans = 269 kcals

Health Benefits Health Benefits Good source of fiber

◦1 serving has 8 grams of fiberHigh in Folate Excellent source of trace

minerals Good source of protein

½ cup cooked beans is 1 serving

2 – 3 servings Meat and Beans

Other Uses of Other Uses of Garbanzo BeansGarbanzo BeansHummus

◦blended with oilCurriesFalafels

◦mashed beansBeveragesFlour

Cooking Dried Garbanzo Beans

Inspect for blemishes

Soak for least 8 hours or overnight

2 methods:◦Boil for 1 ½ -2 hours ◦20-25 min in a

pressure cookerDo not overcook

Binders Binders

Chickpea Flour Cornstarch• Made from chickpeas• reduces oil absorption

• translucent color when mixed with water• improves tenderness and cooking yield

Final Recipe½ cup Garbanzo Beans, coarsely minced

¾ cup canned tuna, drained

2 tsp chickpea flour

2 tsp cornstarch + H2O

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp parsley flakes

¼ tsp paprika

¼ tsp salt

Pinch of black pepper

Tuna-Garbanzo Bean Fish Patty

Ingredients Cost

Dried Garbanzo Beans $0.23

albacore tuna (canned) $0.39

Chickpea flour Less than $0.01

Cornstarch Less than $0.01

Variety of spices Less than $0.01

Vegetable Oil $0.08

TOTAL $0.73

Cost per serving (1 patty)

Summary of Trials

Wet vs. Dry TunaPureed vs. Mashed BeansChickpea flour vs. CornstarchFood Processing vs. Hand-mixingFlavor using different spicesHeated Cornstarch vs. Guar Gum

First Patty Final Patty

Incorporating into your Lunch Tuna-Garbanzo Bean Patty on whole wheat bun

w/ lettuce, tomato and onions 1 small apple ¼ cup 1% cottage cheese 1 cup 100% OJ 1 cup water

SENSORY EVALUATION OF TUNA-GARBANZO PATTY

Ingredients: Tuna, garbanzo beans, chickpea flour, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, parsley, pa prika

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