Seaweed-enriched Cookies: A Nutritional and Functional Perspective

Seaweed and seaweed-based products are gaining global attention due to their health-benefiting properties. For the last three decades, seaweeds have been used as nutraceutical food, as they provide dietary benefits. It offers a rich source of nutrients, including minerals, vitamins, and fibre, while also possessing unique functional properties such as water and oil absorption. Due to their functional characteristics, the incorporation of seaweed into bakery products is becoming a novel strategy to develop nutritionally enriched value-added products. Cookies are one of the most popular bakery products, with high consumer preference. The incorporation of seaweed offers a promising avenue for enhancing the nutritional value of cookies. It improves the physical, sensorial, and nutritional properties of cookies. This review seeks to explore the significance of seaweed consumption, the development of value-added cookies incorporating seaweed, and the impact of seaweed on the overall quality of cookies.