Influence of Microwave Heating on Quality of Frozen Fried Bread Stick

In order to obtain a convenient and efficient heating approach, the influence of microwave heating conditions(microwave power, heating time and quality)on quality characteristics of frozen fried bread stick such as temperature, water content, texture property were studied. According to the result of sensory evaluation, the best conditions of microwave heating were got. Results indicated that the optimal conditions of microwave heating for frozen fried bread stick were heated for 160 s with the microwave power of 240 W. The heating conditions can decrease moisture loss of fried bread stick, maintain the best eating quality and improve sensory evaluation. To save time or microwave energy, heating conditions of 400 W, 90 s or 640 W, 60 s was more suitable for use.