RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07631663

Satiety Evaluation of Mature Okra Flour-incorporated Biscuit

Evaluating the Impact of Mature Okra Flour-Incorporated Biscuits (MOFB) on Perceived Satiety Through the Satiety Labeled Intensity Magnitude (SLIM) Scale and Metabolomic Approach

Sponsor

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

May 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Healthy Young Adults Appetite regulation

Summary

This study aims to evaluate whether eating biscuits made with mature okra flour can help young adults feel fuller (enhance satiety) and change certain blood markers compared to eating standard biscuits. Mature okra is a nutrient-dense agricultural by-product that is often discarded due to its tough texture. For this study, mature okra pods are dried and ground into a flour, which is then used to replace 10% of the wheat flour in a custom biscuit formulation. Participants will take part in a single-blind, randomised trial where they will consume either the okra-incorporated biscuits or the standard control biscuits on separate occasions. Researchers will measure participants' perceived fullness over 165 minutes using a visual rating scale. Blood samples will also be collected at specific intervals during this time to evaluate blood glucose levels, appetite-related hormones, and metabolic responses.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 39 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Young adults aged between 18 and 39 years.
Normal Body Mass Index (BMI).

Exclusion Criteria8

Smokers.
Pregnant or lactating women.
Individuals with daily medication prescriptions for chronic metabolic conditions, cardiovascular management, or hormonal regulation.
Use of daily medications/supplements that influence appetite regulation, metabolic signalling, or systemic metabolomic profiles, including:
Hormonal contraceptives, glucocorticoids, and oral/injectable anti-obesity medications (e.g., GLP-1 agonists).
Antihypertensives and lipid-lowering agents (statins).
Chronic Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
Daily fibre supplements.

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Interventions

OTHERMature Okra Flour-incorporated Biscuit (MOFB)

Standard biscuit formulation manufactured where 10% of the wheat flour is substituted with mature okra flour, designed to enhance the nutritional profile while maintaining acceptable sensory scores.

OTHERControl Biscuit

Standard biscuit formulation manufactured using 100% wheat flour, designed to match the sensory profile and appearance of the experimental biscuit without the inclusion of mature okra flour.