scholarly journals Impact of Germination and Fermentation on Rheological and Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Wheat and Triticale Flours

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7635
Author(s):  
Iuliana Banu ◽  
Livia Patraşcu ◽  
Ina Vasilean ◽  
Georgiana Horincar ◽  
Iuliana Aprodu
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Rheological Behaviour ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
White Wheat ◽  
Technological Performance ◽  
Temperature Ramp ◽  
Viscous Behaviour ◽  
Endogenous Enzymes

Common cereal processing through germination and fermentation usually has an important impact on the technological performance of the flours, mainly because of the activation of endogenous enzymes acting on macromolecules. The aim of the present study is to estimate the effect of germination and fermentation, using a mixture of Lactobacillus casei and Kluyveromyces marxianus subsp. marxianus, on the rheological properties of different wheat and triticale varieties. Moreover, the thermo-mechanical behaviour of the white wheat flour-based dough, including germinated grain flour or sourdough was also tested. Grains germination and sourdough fermentation exerted a high influence on the rheological behaviour of the flour-based suspensions. Germination affected the structure and stability of the suspensions, resulting in samples with viscous behaviour prevailing over the elastic one. The temperature ramp tests revealed that germination together with fermentation lead to higher resistance to temperature changes. In agreement with the results of the rheological investigations on rheometer, the Mixolab test performed on flour obtained from germinated grains revealed lower dough stability and protein weakening at temperature increase. On the other hand, a significant improvement of the pasting properties of the dough was obtained when adding sourdoughs to the wheat flour.

scholarly journals Effects of Germination and Fermentation on the Functionality of Whole Soy Flour

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Livia Patrascu ◽  
Iuliana Banu ◽  
Ina Vasilean ◽  
Iuliana Aprodu
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Starter Culture ◽  
Rheological Behaviour ◽  
Streptococcus Thermophilus ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Soy Flour ◽  
Bread Making ◽  
White Wheat ◽  
Germination Process ◽  
Starch Gel

Nutritional quality and technological performances of grains can be modulated through germination and controlled fermentation. The aim of the work was to estimate the effect of germination (72 h at 23oC) and fermentation on the fundamental rheological properties of the soy flour based suspensions and sourdoughs, and to assess the bread making potential of the whole soy flours by considering the thermo-mechanical functionality of soy in admixture with white wheat flour. Soy flour based sourdough were prepared using three different starter cultures, consisting of mixtures of lactic acid bacteria like Lactobacillus plantarum, Lb. brevis, Lb. rhamnosus, Lb. casei, Lb. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium BB12®, and Streptococcus thermophilus and/or yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus subsp. Marxianus. The rheological behaviour of the suspensions and sourdoughs was influenced by the soy germination and fermentation processes. The stress sweep tests indicated significant narrowing of the linear viscoelastic regions, as well as the decrease of the stress values required for the beginning of flow. The temperature ramp test showed more intense swelling in case of the germinated and fermented samples. Both native and germinated soy flours were used to replace 15% of the wheat flour, and the Mixolab test indicated that the germination process caused the decrease of protein weakening and dough stability. The sourdoughs addition to the wheat flour resulted in significant changes of the thermo-mechanical properties of the dough. Properties related to stability of starch gel during heating, starch gelatinization and retrogradation depended on the type of starter culture used for fermentation.

scholarly journals Nutritive and Bioactive Properties of Mesquite (Prosopis pallida) Flour and Its Technological Performance in Breadmaking

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula Gonzales-Barron ◽  
Rody Dijkshoorn ◽  
Maikel Maloncy ◽  
Tiane Finimundy ◽  
Ricardo C. Calhelha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Loaf Volume ◽  
White Wheat ◽  
Technological Performance ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Bioactive Properties ◽  
Antifungal Effects ◽  
Technological Quality

Although the nutritional profile, bioactivities, and uses of mesquite pod flour from various Prosopis species have been studied, limited research has been conducted on Prosopis pallida (Humb, & Bonpl. Ex Willd.) Kunth mesquite flour. This study aimed to characterize the nutritional quality and bioactive properties of P. pallida pod flour and to assess its technological performance in breadmaking as a partial replacer of white wheat flour. Peruvian P. pallida mesquite flour was found to have an appealing nutritional profile, with high contents of dietary fiber (29.6% dw) and protein (9.5% dw), and low contents of fat (1.0% dw) and carbohydrates (57.6% dw). It is a source of palmitic (12.6%), oleic (35.5%), and linoleic acids (45.8%), α-, β-, and γ- tocopherols, and contains phenolic compounds such as apigenin glycoside derivatives with proven antioxidant capacities. Extracts of P. pallida flour were also found to have antimicrobial and antifungal effects and did not show hepatoxicity. When formulated as a wheat flour replacer, increasing mesquite flour levels yield composite doughs of lower stickiness and extensibility, and composite breads of lower elasticity (p < 0.01). However, up to a level of 10%, mesquite flour significantly increases loaf volume, reduces crumb hardness, and produces a more uniform crumb of small size alveoli (p < 0.01). Considering the purpose of improving the nutritional and technological quality of wheat flour bread, the addition of P. pallida pod flour can be highly recommended.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of Pasting Properties of Whole Wheat and Whole Green Plantain Flour Blends and Quality Characteristics of Crackers Made from the Blends

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
U. E. Inyang ◽  
V. P. Elijah
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Whole Wheat Flour ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Substitution Level ◽  
Whole Wheat ◽  
Flour Blends

The demand for food products with functional attributes is on the increase worldwide. The present study was aimed at evaluating the effect of supplementing whole wheat flour with 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50% whole green plantain flour on pasting properties of the flour blends, proximate composition, minerals and sensory characteristics of crackers made from the blends. The 100% whole wheat flour served as the control sample. The result showed that the peak viscosity (PV), trough viscosity (TV), breakdown viscosity (BDV), final viscosity (FV) and setback viscosity (SBV) were significantly affected by the level of plantain flour substitution. The 20% plantain flour substitution level recorded the minimum PV (264.00RVU), TV (248.00RVU), FV (531.00RVU) and SBV (263.00RVU) while the 50% plantain flour substituted blend recorded the highest PV (362.00RVU), TV (328.00RVU) and FV (603.00RVU). The control sample recorded the highest SBV (312.00RVU) and least BDV (3.00RVU). The peak times for all the blended samples were the same (7 min) while the time for the control sample was 5 min. There was insignificant difference (P>0.05) in the pasting temperature which ranged from 91.30 – 92.80oC. The crude protein, fat and calcium contents progressively decreased while the ash, crude fibre, carbohydrate, K, Mg, Fe and Zn contents in the prepared crackers progressively increased with increase in the proportion of plantain flour substitution. Cracker prepared from the blend of 80% whole wheat and 20% whole green plantain flours was the most preferred by the sensory evaluation panellists in terms of taste, texture and overall acceptability. It is evident from the study that acceptable crackers of enhanced nutritive value could be produced from blend of 80% whole wheat and 20% whole green plantain flours. The use of flour from unpeeled plantain as ingredient in cracker production would eliminate waste generation and its associated environmental problems.

scholarly journals Quality Characterization of Biscuits from Blends of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea), Ground Bean Seed (Macrotyloma) and Moringa Seed (Moringa oleifera) Flour

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justina Y. Talabi ◽  
Babawande A. Origbemisoye ◽  
Beatrice O. Ifesan ◽  
Victor N. Enujuigha
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Bambara Groundnut ◽  
Vigna Subterranea ◽  
Bean Seed ◽  
Spread Ratio ◽  
Seed Flour ◽  
Flour Blends

The nutrient composition and the acceptability of biscuit from composite flours of wheat, Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea), Ground bean seed (Macrotyloma) and Moringa seed (Moringa oleifera) were evaluated. Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea), Ground bean seed (Macrotyloma) and Moringa seed (Moringa oleifera) were dried, and processed into flour. The flour blends developed was used as a substitute for wheat flour as composite flour. The resulting mixtures were then used to produce biscuits at different ratios of wheat flour to flour blends; 100:0, 90:10, 80:20 and 70:30 level of the flour blends. The pasting properties, proximate composition, minerals, physical (spread ratio, weight, thickness and colour) and sensory properties of the composite biscuit were evaluated. The pasting properties of the flours showed that pasting temperature ranged from 68.50°C - 70.0°C and the peak viscousity range from 101.17 RVU – 207.17 RVU, while Break down (43.0 RVU) was highest in 90% wheat: 10% (Bambara- groundnut-ground bean seed- moringa seed flour) (WFF1). The protein content increased from 12.50% in the control (100% wheat flour) to a range of 14.40% - 16.19% in the biscuits; crude fibre decreased from 2.83 to 2.40 - 1.84%, ash content increased from 1.26% to a range of 1.53 - 2.01%, while carbohydrate and energy value reduced from 69.20 to 65.54 - 63.36% and 384.04 Kcal/100 g to 391.34 - 391.55 Kcal/100 g respectively. As the ratio of blends level increase, the thickness, diameter and weight increased but the spread ratio decreased. In conclusion incorporation of bambara groundnut, ground bean seed and moringa seed flour blends played important role in enhancing the nutritional properties of biscuits through improving their protein content, energy value and mineral elements especially calcium and potassium.

scholarly journals Presence of deoxynivalenol in wheat milling products in Serbia during 2016-2017

2017 ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Marko Jaukovic ◽  
Veselinka Zecevic ◽  
Slavica Stankovic ◽  
Vesna Krnjaja
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Wheat Bran ◽  
Fusarium Species ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Natural Occurrence ◽  
Whole Wheat Flour ◽  
White Wheat ◽  
Whole Wheat ◽  
Enzymelinked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Maximum Contamination Level

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is one of several mycotoxins produced by certain Fusarium species that frequently infect wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley and other grains in the field or during storage. DON affects animal and human health causing vomiting, acute temporary nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness and fever. The objective of this study was to evaluate the natural occurrence of deoxynivalenol (DON) in white wheat flour, whole wheat flour and wheat bran. In this study, a total of 75 white wheat flour, whole wheat flour and wheat bran samples were collected in the period of 2016-2017. All samples were analyzed for DON by enzymelinked immunosorbent assay. DON was detected in 23 out of 45 white wheat flour samples (51.11%), at levels ranging from 99 ?g/kg to 440 ?g/kg. Out of 15 whole wheat flour samples, 14 were contaminated by DON (93.33%), at levels ranging from 98 ?g/kg to 479 ?g/kg. The maximum contamination level of DON (2,790 ?g/kg) in this study was found in wheat bran. Presence of DON was detected in all 15 samples of wheat bran (100%). These results suggest a high percentage of contaminated samples, especially among wheat bran samples, which raises a risk for consumers of wheat bran and the need to monitor final products before consumption.

scholarly journals Wholewheat flour ensures higher mineral absorption and bioavailability than white wheat flour in rats

1999 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Anne Levrat-Verny ◽  
Charles Coudray ◽  
Jacques Bellanger ◽  
Hubert W. Lopez ◽  
Christian Demigné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phytic Acid ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Mineral Absorption ◽  
Faecal Excretion ◽  
White Wheat ◽  
Apparent Absorption ◽  
White Flour ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Male Wistar Rats

Consumption of unrefined whole flour is thought to affect mineral bioavailability because it contains high levels of fibre and phytic acid. The present experiment was designed to study the absorption of minerals from diets based on wholewheat flour and white wheat flour in rats. Two groups of male Wistar rats were fed on the diets for 3 weeks and absorption and tissue retention of minerals were studied. The rats fed on the wholewheat flour diet had significantly greater food intake, weight gain, faecal excretion and intestinal fermentation than those fed on the white flour diet. Mineral intakes, except for Ca, were significantly greater in rats fed on the wholewheat flour diet (4-fold for Mg, 2-fold for Fe and Zn). A significant rise in the apparent absorption of Fe (%) and a significant decrease in the apparent absorption of Zn (%) were observed. The amounts of minerals absorbed (mg/d) were significantly enhanced (excepted for Ca) with the wholewheat flour diet. Moreover, plasma and tibia levels of Mg and plasma, liver and tibia levels of Fe were significantly increased in rats fed on the wholewheat flour diet compared with those fed on the white flour diet. In conclusion, wholewheat flour, rich in phytic acid and minerals, did not have a negative effect on mineral absorption, but rather improved the bioavailability of some minerals. Human studies are needed to confirm these rat results before extrapolation to human nutrition.

Wheat–millet flour cookies: Physical, textural, sensory attributes and antioxidant potential

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Hussain ◽  
AA Mohamed ◽  
MS Alamri ◽  
MA Ibraheem ◽  
Akram A Abdo Qasem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Physical Attributes ◽  
Pasting Temperature ◽  
Technical Properties ◽  
Flour Blends

Millet flour (water washed or alkali washed) was replaced with wheat flour (WF) at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100% levels. Objectives of the research were to characterize the flour blends for their technical properties and to produce cookies with less or no gluten contents. All types of flour blends were evaluated for their pasting properties. The cookies were baked and evaluated for their textural and physical attributes. Inclusion of millet flour (both types) in wheat flour resulted in significant reduction in peak and final viscosities while setback viscosities were affected non-significantly. Pasting temperature was increased from 65 ℃ (100% wheat flour) to 91 ℃ (100% millet flour). The hardness of cookies was reduced in the presence of millet flour. Fracturability values of cookies with higher millet flour were higher as compared to control cookies (prepared from 100% wheat flour). Cookies prepared from blends having more that 50% millet flour were not much liked by sensory panelists. The phenolic contents of cookies containing higher levels of either water washed or alkali washed millet flour were found to be higher when compared to cookies prepared from plain WF (1.90 ± 0.14 mg gallic acid/g sample). The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl activity (%) of cookies ranged from 16.39 ± 0.34 (100% water washed millet flour) to 10.39 ± 0.26 (100% WF; control). The study will help the non-coeliac people to consume low gluten (≈1.6–6.5%) or gluten intolerant people to consume gluten-free cookies (0%) from millet flour having abundant of antioxidants and health-promoting polyphenols.

scholarly journals The Compositional and Functional Attributes of Commercial Flours from Tropical Fruits (Breadfruit and Banana)

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiqi Huang ◽  
Mario M. Martinez ◽  
Benjamin M. Bohrer
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Density ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Swelling Power ◽  
Functional Attributes ◽  
Banana Flour ◽  
Water Holding

The objective of this study was to compare the compositional and functional properties of tropical flour sources (two breadfruit flours (type A and type B) and a banana flour) with a more traditional flour source (wheat flour). Macro-nutrient composition, pH, water and oil holding capacity, bulk density, particle size, solubility, swelling power, pasting properties, and thermodynamics (gelatinization and retrogradation) were determined. All flours evaluated were similar in their composition with high levels of carbohydrates (greater than 82.52 g/100 g on a dry-matter basis), with most of the carbohydrate content comprised of starch (greater than 67.02 g/100 g). The tropical fruit flours had greater (p < 0.05) water holding capacity than wheat flour. Breadfruit flour B had the lowest (p < 0.05) bulk density, while banana flour had the greatest (p < 0.05) bulk density. The swelling power of the tropical flours was greater (p < 0.05) than the wheat flour. The viscosity of the tropical flours was higher than wheat flour but decreased significantly when temperature was held at 130 °C. These results indicated that the two breadfruit flours and banana flour have great potential for application in processed food products, and have similar compositional attributes to a more traditional flour.

scholarly journals Reduction of Deoxynivalenol in Wheat with Superheated Steam and Its Effects on Wheat Quality

Toxins ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanxiao Liu ◽  
Mengmeng Li ◽  
Ke Bian ◽  
Erqi Guan ◽  
Yuanfang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Processing Time ◽  
Superheated Steam ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Wheat Quality ◽  
Steam Temperature ◽  
Partial Denaturation ◽  
Wheat Kernels

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is the most commonly found mycotoxin in scabbed wheat. In order to reduce the DON concentration in scabbed wheat with superheated steam (SS) and explore the feasibility to use the processed wheat as crisp biscuit materials, wheat kernels were treated with SS to study the effects of SS processing on DON concentration and the quality of wheat. Furthermore, the wheat treated with SS were used to make crisp biscuits and the texture qualities of biscuits were measured. The results showed that DON in wheat kernels could be reduced by SS effectively. Besides, the reduction rate raised significantly with the increase of steam temperature and processing time and it was also affected significantly by steam velocity. The reduction rate in wheat kernels and wheat flour could reach 77.4% and 60.5% respectively. In addition, SS processing might lead to partial denaturation of protein and partial gelatinization of starch, thus affecting the rheological properties of dough and pasting properties of wheat flour. Furthermore, the qualities of crisp biscuits were improved at certain conditions of SS processing.

scholarly journals Utilization of Kañawa (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) Flour in Pasta Making

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariela C. Bustos ◽  
María Isabel Ramos ◽  
Gabriela T. Pérez ◽  
Alberto E. León
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Network Formation ◽  
Protein Quality ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Content Increase ◽  
Substitution Level ◽  
Cooking Properties ◽  
L1 And L2 ◽  
Wheat Flours

Kañawa (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) is an Andean crop harvested in Bolivia and Perú. Because of the characteristics and properties of kañawa seed, its flour can be used to replace partially wheat flour in pasta to increase its nutritional value. The objective of this study was to investigate the production of fiber- and protein-enriched pasta made with wheat and kañawa blends. The effect of the substitution level of wheat by kañawa flour on pasta quality was evaluated taking into account the influence of kañawa composition on starch behavior and gluten network formation. Proximal composition, thermal behavior, and pasting properties of kañawa and wheat flours were determined. Pasta was made from wheat flour (control) replacing 10, 20, and 30% of wheat by kañawa flour from L1 and L2 ecotypes. Water absorption and cooking loss were increased showing the deleterious effect of kañawa flour on pasta quality, but the L1 ecotype showed better performance in cooking properties. Kañawa pasta firmness and chewiness decreased with the kañawa content increase; however, the L1 ecotype did not modify the firmness when 10 and 20% were included in pasta. Both kañawa flours improved the nutritional quality of pasta, increasing the dietary fiber content and protein quality.

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