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Mungofa N, Beswa D. Effect of Cowpea and Pumpkin Powders on the Physicofunctional Properties, Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Activity, and Consumer Acceptability of Soup. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE 2024; 2024:3596783. [PMID: 39263237 PMCID: PMC11390232 DOI: 10.1155/2024/3596783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) play a pivotal role as affordable, nutritious food sources for humans. Low-income households can significantly benefit from supplementing their diet with nutritious and cost-effective locally available ingredients. The aim of this research was to develop a cost-effective soup formulation using ingredients that are readily available from a household garden and suitable for use in the kitchens of families with limited financial resources. The effect of cowpea and pumpkin powders on physicofunctional properties, total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity (AA), and consumer acceptability of the soup were determined. Three composite soup mixes were prepared using various parts of cowpea and pumpkin at a ratio of 1:1. A control soup sample was developed, and the experimental soups were prepared by supplementing the control soup with 5%, 10%, or 15% of each composite soup mix, respectively. The physical properties, functional properties, TPC, AA, and consumer acceptability of soup were determined. The control soup had an appealing golden brown colour. Formulations 1 and 3 showed the highest relative viscosity (80.67-88.91 cP). All the experimental soup formulations had higher rehydration ratios (8-14.7 g/g) and water absorption capacities of 185.7-263.3 g/g compared to the control at 7.7 g/g and 65.7 g/g, respectively. The TPC of Formulation 2 (F2) (0.32-0.54 mg of gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g powder) and Formulation 3 (F3) (0.54-0.63 mg GAE/100 g powder) was higher than Formulation 1 (F1) (0.25-0.32 mg GAE/100 g powder) and the control (0.44 mg GAE/100 g powder). Overall, the cowpea seed powder plus pumpkin fruit powder added at 10% in F2 appeared nearly optimal as a soup mix. It produced an attractive golden brown soup with increased swelling power (SP) and viscosity to assist in swallowing. Soup F1 and F2 scored high in appearance (7.27 and 7.0), aroma (7.1 and 6.7), taste (6.6 and 6.3), and overall acceptability (6.5 and 6.4). Despite having TPC and AA lower compared to F3, F2 containing 15% cowpea seed powder and pumpkin fruit has the potential to be further developed and commercialised due to the relatively high overall consumer acceptability and high acceptability in all sensory attributes.
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- Nyarai Mungofa
- Department of Life and Consumer Sciences College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences University of South Africa, Science Campus, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology Faculty of Science University of Johannesburg Centre for Innovative Food Research (CIFR), Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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Zamaratskaia G, Gerhardt K, Knicky M, Wendin K. Buckwheat: an underutilized crop with attractive sensory qualities and health benefits. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-16. [PMID: 37640053 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2249112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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The pseudocereal buckwheat is one of the ancient domesticated crops. The aim of the present review was to outline the potential of buckwheat as an agricultural crop and brings studies on buckwheat into a new larger perspective combining current knowledge in agricultural history and practice, nutritional and sensory properties, as well as possible benefits to human health. Historically, buckwheat was an appreciated crop because of its short growth period, moderate requirements for growth conditions, and high adaptability to adverse environments. Nowadays, interest in buckwheat-based food has increased because of its nutritional composition and many beneficial properties for human health. Buckwheat is a rich course of proteins, dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, including flavonoids. Moreover, it contains no gluten and can be used in the production of gluten-free foods for individuals diagnosed with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or wheat protein allergies. Buckwheat is traditionally used in the production of various foods and can be successfully incorporated into various new food formulations with positive effects on their nutritional value and attractive sensory properties. Further research is needed to optimize buckwheat-based food development and understand the mechanism of the health effects of buckwheat consumption on human well-being.
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- Galia Zamaratskaia
- Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
- University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Centre of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- Swedish Biodiversity Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Bioeconomy and Health, Agriculture and Food, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Research Environment MEAL, Faculty of Natural Science, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Yang Y, Wang X. Effects of coarse cereals on dough and Chinese steamed bread - a review. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1186860. [PMID: 37599688 PMCID: PMC10434817 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1186860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Chinese steamed breads (CSBs) are long-established staple foods in China. To enhance the nutritional value, coarse cereals such as oats, buckwheat, and quinoa have been added to the formulation for making CSBs. This review presents the nutritional value of various coarse cereals and analyses the interactions between the functional components of coarse cereals in the dough. The addition of coarse cereals leads to changes in the rheological, fermentation, and pasting aging properties of the dough, which further deteriorates the appearance and texture of CSBs. This review can provide some suggestions and guidelines for the production of staple and nutritious staple foods.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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Coţovanu I, Mironeasa C, Mironeasa S. Incorporation of Buckwheat Flour at Different Particle Sizes and Distinctive Doses in Wheat Flour to Manufacture an Improved Wheat Bread. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081730. [PMID: 37107525 PMCID: PMC10137971 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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This study explored the effect of substituting wheat flour (WF) with distinctive optimal doses of buckwheat flour (BF) corresponding to large, medium, and small particle sizes (PS), previously established based on an optimization process, on composite flour characteristics, dough rheology, and bread quality. The optimal dose for each PS was established in a previous study. The highest value for protein, lipid, mineral, and amino acids was found in the optimal composite flour with medium PS, with significant differences between those with large and small PS. The addition of BF in WF at doses corresponding to each fraction provides optimum rheological properties, with the large and medium PS providing higher performance compared to the small one. The same tendency was observed for volume and texture parameters of bread made from optimal composite flours with medium and large PS, respectively, but the crust and crumb lightness presented lower values than bread with small PS. Regarding the bread nutritional profile, the sample with medium PS possessed the highest protein, lipid, and ash content. Compared to the wheat bread, a considerably higher amino acid content, up to 21.22%, was found in bread made from optimal composite flours with medium and small PS, respectively. The bread samples with medium and large PS, respectively were superior in minerals, the value being up to 2.63 times higher compared to the control. Sensory characteristics results revealed that the bread samples containing 9.13% large and 10.57% medium PS were the most preferred by panelists. The results of this research make an important base to suitably develop wheat-buckwheat bread applications in the future.
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- Ionica Coţovanu
- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 Universitatii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive and Robotics, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 Universitatii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 Universitatii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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Dabija A, Ciocan ME, Chetrariu A, Codină GG. Buckwheat and Amaranth as Raw Materials for Brewing, a Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:756. [PMID: 35336638 PMCID: PMC8954860 DOI: 10.3390/plants11060756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Globally, beer is considered the most-consumed low-alcohol beverage, it ranks third, after water and tea, in the top sales of these drinks. New types of beer are the result of the influence of several factors, including innovations in science and technology, changing requirements for food consumption of the population, competition between producers, promotion of food for health, flavor, and quality, the limited nature of traditional food resource raw materials, and the interest of producers in reducing production costs. Manufacturers are looking for new solutions for obtaining products that meet the requirements of consumers, authentic products of superior quality, with distinctive taste and aroma. This review proposes the use of two pseudocereals as raw materials in the manufacture of beer: buckwheat and amaranth, focusing on the characteristics that recommend them in this regard. Due to their functional and nutraceutical properties, these pseudocereals can improve the quality of beer-a finished product. Additionally, all types of beer obtained from these pseudocereals are recommended for diets with particular nutritional requirements, especially gluten-free diets. Researchers and producers will continue to improve and optimize the sensory and technological properties of the new types of beer obtained from these pseudocereals.
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania; (A.D.); (M.E.C.); (A.C.)
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Current Approaches in Using Plant Ingredients to Diversify Range of Bakery and Pasta Products. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12062794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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There is a growing interest in the industry to manufacture food products containing health-promoting nutrients and to prevent nutrition-related disorders [...]
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Insights into the Potential of Buckwheat Flour Fractions in Wheat Bread Dough. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12052302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Buckwheat flour fractions with different particle sizes (PS), comprising various concentrations of valuable nutritional components, represent an opportunity to enhance refined wheat bakery products. The aim of this research was to assess the potential of buckwheat flour (BF) fractions (large, L > 300 μm, medium, 180 μm < M < 300 μm and small, S < 180 μm) to substitute refined wheat flour at 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20% in wheat bread dough and to establish the optimal amount for each fraction. The results revealed significant changes during different bread-making stages and on the finished product. A decrease in falling number index, water absorption, starch gelatinization, elastic modulus, and bread hardness with increasing PS was observed. The increase of BF amount led to an increase in dough development time, speed of protein weakening, gel starch stability, alveograph ratio, rheofermentation properties, maximum creep-recovery compliance, and bread hardness. The optimal values for falling number, mixing–heating–cooling dough parameters, dough biaxial extension, rheofermentation, storage and loss moduli, creep-recovery compliance, loaf volume, and bread hardness were obtained depending on PS based on the generation of predictive models. It was established that the best formulations, with respect to dough rheology and bread characteristics, included BF at 9.13% for large, 10.57% for medium, and 10.25% for small PS.
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Features of Bread Made from Different Amaranth Flour Fractions Partially Substituting Wheat Flour. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12020897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Amaranth flour (AF) is recognized as high-quality raw material regarding nutrients and bioactive compounds, essential in supplying human health benefits, compared with white flour (WF). In this study, the effects of factors, different particles sizes (large, medium, and small), and levels of AF (5, 10, 15, and 20%) substituting WF on the responses, empirical and dynamic dough rheological properties, and some quality parameters of bread were successfully modeled using predictive models. Finally, the optimization of a formulation to maximize the AF level whilst maintaining bread quality for each type of particle size (PS) was performed based on the response surface methodology models generated. The rheological properties of the composite flour formulated were evaluated using Mixolab, alveograph, rheofermentometer, and dynamic rheometer. In addition, bread quality parameters, loaf volume, instrumental texture features, and firmness were evaluated. The anticipation of the optimal value for each response in terms of dough rheological properties during mixing, protein weakening, starch gelatinization and retrogradation, biaxial extension, fermentation, viscoelastic moduli, and creep and recovery compliance depending on PS. The optimal addition level was determined by a multi-objective optimization approach. The optimal addition level was 9.41% for large, 9.39% for medium, and 7.89% for small PS. The results can help manufacturers to develop bread products with the desired particle size with optimal technological and physical features.
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The Influence of the Addition of Rosehip Powder to Wheat Flour on the Dough Farinographic Properties and Bread Physico-Chemical Characteristics. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112412035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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An in-depth analysis of wheat flour (WF) substituted with 0.5–2.5% rosehip powder (Rp) concerning the proximate composition, dough farinographic properties, and bread physico-chemical characteristics was performed. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the use of Rp as a natural alternative for synthetic ascorbic acid in breadmaking was appropriate. A sample of wheat flour with an ascorbic acid addition of 2 mg/100 g was also used. Rp showed higher ash, carbohydrates, and fibre content, as well as lower moisture and protein content compared to wheat flour, and a vitamin C content of 420 ± 16.09 mg/100 g. A proximate composition analysis revealed a decrease in moisture, protein, and wet gluten, and an increase in ash, carbohydrates, and fibres for the flour mixtures compared with WF. Farinographic properties were positively influenced by the Rp addition and the high fibre content in the flour mixtures. Water absorption increased from 58.20% (WF) to 61.90% (2.5% Rp). Dough stability increased for the 0.5–1.0% Rp addition, then slightly decreased. The physico-chemical properties of bread prepared from flour mixtures showed a significant increase in height: 100.10 ± 0.14 mm (WF)–115.50 ± 0.14 mm (1.5% Rp), specific volume: 142.82 cm3/100 g (WF)–174.46 cm3/100 g (1.5% Rp), moisture: 41.81 ± 0.40% (WF)–43.92 ± 0.15% (2.0% Rp), and porosity: 87.75 ± 1.06% (WF)–89.40 ± 0.57% (2.5% Rp). The results indicated that the Rp used in breadmaking to replace synthetic ascorbic acid could be suitable.
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Effects of Dry Heat Treatment and Milling on Sorghum Chemical Composition, Functional and Molecular Characteristics. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112411881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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This study aimed to highlight the effects of grains dry heat treatment, flour particle size and variety on sorghum flour nutritional, functional, and molecular characteristics. The results obtained showed that dry heat treatment led to fat, fiber and water absorption capacity increase, while the moisture, protein, ash, water retention capacity, solubility index, foaming capacity, and FT-IR absorption bands characteristic to phytic acids decreased with temperature applied raised. Particle size reduction determined lower protein, solubility index, and emulsifying activity and higher fat content, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, and foaming capacity. White sorghum flour fractions presented lower protein content, except when they were treated at 140 °C, lower carbohydrates and fibers and higher fat content compared to those made of red sorghum. Moderate significant correlations (p < 0.05) were observed between some of the functional properties and proximate composition of flours. Thus, both dry heat treatment conditions and particle size exerted significant influences of sorghum flour chemical and functional properties. These results showed the importance of particle size and dry heat treatment on sorghum flours functionality, being helpful for further optimizations and choices for bakery products use.
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Hosseini Shekarabi SP, Shahbazi M. Partial Substitution of Wheat Flour with Fish Protein Powder Influences Physicochemical, Rheological, and Sensory Properties of the Flour, Dough, and Bread. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2021.2008078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Coţovanu I, Ungureanu-Iuga M, Mironeasa S. Investigation of Quinoa Seeds Fractions and Their Application in Wheat Bread Production. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10102150. [PMID: 34685960 PMCID: PMC8540254 DOI: 10.3390/plants10102150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The present study aimed to investigate the influence of quinoa fractions (QF) on the chemical components of wheat flour (WF), dough rheological properties, and baking performance of wheat bread. The microstructure and molecular conformations of QF fractions were dependent to the particle size. The protein, lipids, and ash contents of composite flours increased with the increase of QF addition level, while particle size (PS) decreased these parameters as follows: Medium ˃ Small ˃ Large, the values being higher compared with the control (WF). QF addition raised dough tenacity from 86.33 to 117.00 mm H2O, except for the small fraction, and decreased the extensibility from 94.00 to 26.00 mm, while PS determined an irregular trend. The highest QF addition levels and PS led to the highest dough viscoelastic moduli (55,420 Pa for QL_20, 65245 Pa for QM_20 and 48305 Pa for QS_20, respectively). Gradual increase of QF determined dough hardness increase and adhesiveness decrease. Bread firmness, springiness, and gumminess rises were proportional to the addition level. The volume, elasticity, and porosity of bread decreased with QF addition. Flour and bread crust and crumb color parameters were also influenced by QF addition with different PS.
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- Ionica Coţovanu
- Faculty of Food Engineering, Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13th Universităţii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13th Universităţii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
- Integrated Center for Research, Development and Innovation in Advanced Materials, Nanotechnologies and Distributed Systems for Fabrication and Control (MANSiD), Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13th University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.U.-I.); (S.M.)
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13th Universităţii Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
- Correspondence: (M.U.-I.); (S.M.)
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Coțovanu I, Mironeasa S. Impact of Different Amaranth Particle Sizes Addition Level on Wheat Flour Dough Rheology and Bread Features. Foods 2021; 10:foods10071539. [PMID: 34359409 PMCID: PMC8306832 DOI: 10.3390/foods10071539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effects generated by amaranth flour (AF)—of different particle sizes (PS) added to white wheat flour from 0% to 20%—on the proximate composition, dough rheological behavior, and bread technological parameters. The reduction of particle size led to an increased hydration capacity of the wheat–amaranth composite flour, while bulk density decreased. Increasing the amount of AF and decreasing the PS led to a significant increase in protein, lipids, and ash contents, while the moisture and carbohydrates of the composite flour decreased. Increasing AF addition led to an increase in dough tenacity and a decrease in dough extensibility, while the PS had an irregular trend. The large particle size, at 15% and 20% levels of AF in wheat flour, increased significantly (p < 0.001) the dough tenacity and hardness, bread firmness, but decreased bread volume, porosity, and elasticity, while medium and small particles at 5–15% addition levels improved porosity and elasticity of the composite bread. Significant correlations (p < 0.05) were found between proximate composition, dough rheological characteristics, and bread quality for the wheat–amaranth composite flours. The results of this study are an important basis for the development of innovative wheat–amaranth bread recipes.
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