Wet separation of wheat flours into starch and gluten fractions: the combined effects of water to flour ratio–dough maturation time and the effects of flour aging and ascorbic acid addition

The process of making a dough, allowing time for maturation, dispersing the dough in water and wet sieving/washing to obtain a protein fraction and starch milk was studied using response surface methodology by changing the water to flour ratio in dough making (400–710 g kg^?1), maturation time (45–660 s) and the type of flour. Two grades of bread wheat flour and durum clear flour were studied. The effects of aging at ambient temperature for up to 29 days and the addition of ascorbic acid at 100 or 500 mg kg^?1 flour on separation behaviour were also studied for freshly milled high‐grade (65% extraction) bread wheat flours at constant maturation time, 600 s, and at optimum farinograph water absorption value. The quantities and dry matter contents of the protein fraction and starch milk were measured; a sample of starch milk was centrifuged to obtain decantate, tailings and prime starch fractions, and the dry matter contents of each were determined. All the dried samples were also analysed for protein content. The fractional recoveries of dry matter and protein in the protein fraction, prime starch, tailings and decantate were calculated for each experiment. The acid values of flour oils were also determined on some aged flour samples. The results indicated superior separation characteristics in high‐grade wheat flour compared with lower‐grade flours. The water to flour ratio was more influential than maturation time within the range studied. Contrary to the initial expectation, no statistically significant effect of flour aging was observed in the studies with no additive, and ascorbic acid addition was not found to improve the wet separation behaviour, the separation behaviour becoming even worse at the 100 mg kg^?1 level. Acid value showed a slight increase with time. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry     

Experiments on dough rheology to improve screening of bread wheat cultivars

The bread‐making potential of flour may be roughly estimated by dough rheology, especially its tolerance to over‐mixing as determined with the farinograph. The objective of this study was to identify the relative effects of experimental conditions likely to affect dough mixing stability: mixer speed, temperature, salt, yeast and bread additives such as ascorbic acid and preservatives. The addition of 1–2% salt or ascorbic acid (50 mg kg^?1 flour) improved dough mixing stability and counteracted the negative effect of bread preservatives. Mixing salted dough at slow speed (63 rpm) and 25 °C might be a more realistic bread‐making procedure for performing dough rheology assays with equipment such as the farinograph, compared to official methods (only flour and water, no salt; 30 °C). Amongst five bread wheat cultivars, differences existed in dough strengthening response to both salt and ascorbic acid, a property that may find application in wheat breeding and screening.     

Dynamic rheology of wheat flour dough. I. Non‐linear viscoelastic behaviour

Controlled stress rheometry was used to investigate the effects of starch and gluten fractions on the non‐linearity of wheat flour dough. Flour–water dough showed non‐linear viscoelastic behaviour over all stress values in a cyclic stress sweep. The amplitude‐dependent behaviour of the starch and amplitude‐independent nature of the gluten revealed that starch is responsible for the non‐linearity of the flour–water dough system. Adding starch to gluten caused a substantial narrowing of its linear viscoelastic range. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of semolina and absorption level on extrusion of spaghetti containing non‐traditional ingredients

Specific mechanical energy (SME), mechanical energy, extrusion rate and temperature of extruded spaghetti were monitored to determine the effects of semolina, hydration level and non‐traditional ingredients on pasta extrusion using a semi‐commercial pasta press with a fixed screw speed of 25 rpm. SME transferred to the dough during extrusion and the temperature of extruded spaghetti were greater with strong than with weak gluten semolina and at low than at high absorption levels. When compared with semolina hydrated to 300 g kg^?1 absorption, SME transferred to the dough was 13 kJ kg^?1 lower for semolina mixed with buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.) bran flour, 47 kJ kg^?1 lower for semolina mixed with flaxseed (Linum usitativissimum L.) flour and 7 kJ kg^?1 lower for semolina mixed with wheat (Triticum turgidum var. durum L.) bran. Weak gluten semolina, high absorption levels and non‐traditional ingredients reduced the mechanical energy required for extrusion more than they reduced extrusion rate. The target temperature for extruded spaghetti was 45 °C. The temperature of extruded spaghetti containing flaxseed flour was below 45 °C whereas the temperature of spaghetti containing wheat bran was above 45 °C, regardless of semolina type or absorption level. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Mixing properties and rheological characteristics of dough used to make potato‐cereal soft wraps

We have studied mixing, rheology and stability of potato‐cereal flour doughs. These were prepared using samples of two varieties of cooked and cold‐stored potatoes. Dependent on variety a minimum duration of 24–48 h cold‐storage was required. Dough mixing torque plateau was inversely related to potato water content. This should be <79 g/100 g. It was also necessary to have a stable dough mixing torque plateau of >2 Nm at a specific total mechanical energy input of 18–22 kJ kg^?1. The resting temperature of the dough was also inversely related to its strength (plateau elastic modulus at time zero). Target dough strength should be about 25 kPa in a bob‐cup. Above 15 °C it decreased as a function of time and within 1 h it became too sticky for commercial processing. At 4 °C the dough remained stable. Sufficient potato starch retrogradation is a pre‐requisite to make optimal potato‐cereal flour dough for commercial processing.     

The influence of monoacylglycerol and L‐glutamic acid on the viscoelastic properties of wheat flour dough and sensory characteristics of French loaf product

BACKGROUND: The influence of monoacylglycerol Rimulsoft Super(V) and L ‐glutamic acid added to wheat flour dough was studied. Properties of the doughs were evaluated on the basis of chemical analysis and rheological measurements on a farinograph. Bakery products made from these doughs were subsequently subjected to sensory analyses. RESULTS: It was found that L ‐glutamic acid influenced the water absorption in dough more (50.0 g kg^?1; water absorption 56.6%) than monoacylglycerol Rimulsoft Super(V) (50.0 g kg^?1; water absorption 55.0%). Farinograph measurements showed that doughs with the addition of L ‐glutamic acid resembled flour containing high‐quality gluten, but dough with the addition of monoacylglycerol Rimulsoft Super(V) corresponded to ‘weak’ flour. Sensory analyses revealed that, in comparison with the control sample of French loaf, the saliva‐absorbing capacity increased in the French loaf with the highest addition of L ‐glutamic acid (30.0 g kg^?1). Deterioration in quality and texture in French loaf with addition of L ‐glutamic acid (8.0 g kg^?1, 30.0 g kg^?1) was noted. No other statistically significant differences were found. CONCLUSION: It is acceptable to add both additives to dough in order to modify its rheological properties. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

Low‐ and Medium‐DE Maltodextrins From Waxy Wheat Starch: Preparation and Properties

The goal of the research was to prepare maltodextrins (MD) from waxy wheat starch and waxy corn starch (control). Waxy wheat starches with 0.2% protein, 0.2% lipid and ∼1% amylose were isolated from two flours by mixing a dough, dispersing the dough in excess water, and separating the starch and gluten from the resultant dispersion. The mean recoveries were 72% for the starches and 76% for the gluten fraction with 80% protein. Maltodextrins having low‐dextrose equivalence (DE) 1—2 and mid‐DE 9—10 were prepared by treatment of 15% slurries of waxy wheat starch and waxy corn starch at 95 °C for 5—10 min and 20—50 min, respectively, with a heat‐stable α‐amylase. Denaturing the enzyme and spray‐drying produced MD's with bulk densities of 0.3 g/cm ³. The powdery MD's were subjected to an accelerated‐rancidity development test at 60 °C, and an off‐odor was detected after 2 days storage for the low‐DE MD's from the two waxy wheat starches (WxWS₁‐MD 1.2 and WxWS₂‐MD 1.5), but not for the low‐DE waxy corn maltodextrin (WxCS‐MD 2.2) or a commercial waxy corn MD with DE 1. None of the mid‐DE 9—10 MD's developed off‐odor after 30 days storage at 60 °C. The experimental products WxWS₁‐MD 9.2, WxWS₂‐MD 9.9 and WxCS‐MD 9.1 showed high water‐solubility and gave 1—10% aqueous solutions of high clarity with no clouding upon cooling.     

谷朊粉对糙米粉面团性质影响研究

研究了谷朊粉添加量对糙米粉面团性质的影响,主要包括粉质特性、热机械性质、流变学性质、微观结构等。结果表明:随着谷朊粉添加量增大,面团的吸水率、形成时间、稳定时间、淀粉衰减值和回生程度均在逐渐增长,蛋白弱化度在逐渐降低。糙米粉面团的弹性模量和粘性模量均在增大,且弹性模量大于粘性模量。扫描电镜结果显示:随着谷朊粉添加量增大,面团的网络结构越来越明显,淀粉颗粒镶嵌在蛋白形成的网络结构中,增加了面团的弹性及变形的阻力。     

低血糖指数原料与谷朊粉复配对面团流变学特性的影响

将不同量的低血糖指数（glycemic index,GI）原料（魔芋精粉、微晶纤维素、高直链玉米淀粉）与谷朊粉复配添加到小麦面粉中并混合均匀,研究其对面团粉质特性及拉伸特性的影响。结果表明：魔芋精粉有助于提高混合粉的综合指标,改善混合粉的粉质特性和拉伸特性;微晶纤维素使面团的粉质指标和拉伸指标下降,降低了面团的品质,其添加量应该控制在9%以内;高直链淀粉的加入使混合粉的粉质特性变差,其添加量为6%～9%时,面团的拉伸特性较好;谷朊粉能改善面团的粉质特性和拉伸特性,但添加量不宜过多,应控制在4%～6%之间。     

Influence of gluten on the viscoelastic properties of starch pastes and gels

Viscoelastic properties of dispersions (60–300 g kg⁻¹) of gluten (G) and wheat starch (S) blends (0 < G/S < 0·20) and wheat flour have been studied during heating and cooling. In both cases, the moduli followed power law relationships with concentration. The temperature at which the transient network development began, caused by granule–granule interactions, decreased as the concentration increased and increased with an increase in the proportion of gluten. Moreover, gluten weakened the strength of both starch pastes and gels, as shown by the lower values of the moduli. The viscoelastic behaviour of flour samples reflected the role played by internal lipids. A structural model is proposed in order to explain the influence of gluten on the rheological behaviour of starch pastes and gels. © 1998 Society of Chemical Industry.     

小麦粉吸水速率对面团特性及馒头品质的影响

该文以不同吸水速率的小麦粉为基础,研究在相同的揉混条件下,其面团特性及馒头品质的变化。使用粉质仪将面团稠度达到最高时所用的加水量与消耗的时间的比值定义为吸水速率,测定不同吸水速率小麦粉其粉质特性、湿面筋含量、面筋指数、游离巯基与二硫键含量、面团质构特性、馒头比容与高径比、馒头的质构特性。研究结果表明,当小麦粉吸水速率从0.17 g/s增大到3.87 g/s时,面团的稳定时间及粉质质量指数显著下降。其湿面筋含量从38.81%下降到19.19%,二硫键含量从13.31μmol/g下降到9.05μmol/g。面团的质构特性在发酵0 min时呈先升高后降低趋势、在醒发45 min后整体呈下降趋势。馒头的比容从2.67 mL/g降低到2.27 mL/g、高径比从0.68降低到0.56,其硬度、胶着性、咀嚼性均成下降趋势。整体而言,吸水速率低的小麦粉其面团相对较硬且馒头较为筋道有嚼劲;吸水速率较高的小麦粉其面团硬度稍弱且馒头较为松软。     

Indian Wheat Cultivars: Correlation between Quality of Gluten Proteins,Rheological Characteristics of Dough and Tandoori Roti Quality

Physico-chemical, rheological characteristics and quality of tandoori roti were determined for whole wheat flours from eight commercial wheat cultivars grown at one location. Tandoori roties baked from these flours indicated wide differences in baking performance. Among the varieties, Cpan-3004, GW-180 and K-8804 and WL-1562 were found suitable for the preparation of tandoori roti. These four varieties had higher water absorption capacity (718–735 ml kg^-1) when measured in a farinograph at an optimum tandoori dough consistency of 400 BU. The doughs from these varieties also had higher cohesiveness (0·38–0·45) and extensibility (114–121 mm) than other varieties. Total protein, gluten as well as total glutenin (soluble and insoluble) contents were found to be maximum in these four varieties. Varieties having Glu-1 score of 6 were found to be more suitable for roti preparation. The prediction equation derived for correlating total protein and total glutenin in flour with overall sensory score of roti was found highly significant (R² = 0·92). The results suggest that the medium hard wheats are suitable for the preparation of tandoori roti. © 1997 SCI.     

Prediction of mechanical dough development,water absorption and baking performance from farinograph parameters

Two systems for measuring flour water absorption (WA), the farinograph (FAR) and the Wheat Research Institute, 125 g mechanical dough development (MDD) standard bake test system, were compared using a representative sample of 20 commercial flours. A highly significant correlation (r = 0.93) was found which yielded the predictive equation: WA_MDD = 0.66 × WA_FAR + 181 The 95% prediction limits for 125 g MDD water absorptions from this equation were ± 15 g kg^?1. This degree of accuracy was largely due to excellent farinograph reproducibility. Other farinograph parameters (development time, stability and breakdown) were highly correlated with the work input required for 125 g mechanical dough development, but only development time was significantly correlated with the volume of loaves baked on the 125 g standard bake system. This lack of prediction of baking quality for the farinograph could partly be because it simulates bulk fermentation mixing, rather than the more intensive mixing of the mechanical dough development process used for the loaves in this experiment. However, the loaf volume range was diminished since sample preparation involved bulking flours by water absorption.     

Changes of chemical composition and dough rheology in two fractions of sieve‐classified Polish spring wheat flour

The study of chemical composition and dough rheology changes in sieve‐classified two fractions (up to 60 and 60–240 μm particles) of wheat flour was the subject of this study. The straight grade flours were obtained by the milling of three Polish varieties of spring wheat, differing in ?? abbreviation? (PSI) values. The flours were separated with the use of a SZ‐1 laboratory sifter. The yield of fine fraction was in the range 50.0–55.7%. The obtained fractions were assayed for the content and composition of free lipids, gluten proteins, damaged starch, ash, water absorption and amylograph viscosity. Dough rheology (extrusion in OTMS cell, alveograph and farinograph tests) and baking trials were also performed. The content of free lipids, including the non‐polar and phospholipids was lower and the content of glycolipids was higher in fine flours. Those fractions were more rich in linoleic acid but the lower content of oleic and linolenic acids resulted in a higher oxidizability index of free lipids. Fine flours contained less ash and significantly more damaged starch. At the same time, they were characterized by a higher content of wet gluten, water absorption, amylograph viscosity and better dough parameters. This was reflected in the bread volume, which was higher by 6.3–10.7%. The influence of the changes in composition and the content of free lipids upon the rheology of the dough after the 90 days flour storage has not been defined unambiguously and requires further research.     

不同储藏条件对小麦流变学特性的影响

为了解小麦籽粒在不同储藏条件下的品质变化,探索实验室小量样品的最适储藏条件, 本研究以强筋、中筋和弱筋小麦的籽粒和面粉为研究材料,对其在不同梯度温度（?20、4、35 ℃）和不同储藏时间（20、40、60 d）条件下的品质指标进行分析。结果表明:不同储藏条件对不同类型小麦的湿面筋含量、吸水量和弱化度的影响较小,均在允差内。以籽粒方式储藏时,强筋小麦在不同温度条件下各品质参数基本上都在允差范围内,但随着储藏时间的延长（60 d）,形成时间和拉伸面积超差。中筋小麦在不同温度条件下,湿面筋含量和粉质参数基本上都在允差内,但是对拉伸参数（拉伸面积、拉伸阻力和最大拉伸阻力）影响较大;尤其是当储藏条件为?20和35 ℃的情况下,除延伸性外,拉伸面积、拉伸阻力和最大拉伸阻力均有不同程度的超差。弱筋小麦在不同温度条件下湿面筋含量和拉伸各参数均在允差内,但对粉质参数（稳定时间和弱化度）影响较大,尤其是稳定时间。值得注意的是,弱筋小麦随着储藏时间的延长,粉质各参数测定值越接近对照,在允差范围内。另外,不同类型的小麦在4 ℃条件下以面粉方式储藏时,强筋和中筋小麦的湿面筋含量、流变学粉质参数和拉伸参数均在允差值内。因此,本研究认为4 ℃,≤60 d比较适宜小麦籽粒和面粉的储藏。     

Effects of tannic acid on gluten protein structure,dough properties and bread quality of Chinese wheat

BACKGROUND: The effects of tannic acid, which is present in many plants, on the structure of gluten proteins and the properties of dough and bread were studied. Tannic acid was added at levels of 0.01, 0.02 and 0.03 g kg^?1 during the dough‐making process. RESULTS: The added tannic acid acted negatively on disulfide bond formation but interacted with gluten proteins via other covalent bonds, as detected by UV spectroscopy and dynamic rheometry. Rheological properties and texture of the bread were measured by farinograph, extensograph and texture profile analyser. Texture analysis indicated little change in adhesiveness and resilience of the bread at all three levels of tannic acid compared with the control, but changes in hardness and chewiness of the bread made with added tannic acid indicated that tannic acid could delay bread staling. CONCLUSION: The effect of tannic acid on flour and dough is different from that of other flour redox agents. It breaks down disulfide bonds but also has positive effects on dough properties and bread quality. Disulfide bonds are commonly considered to be the most important factor affecting changes in the quality of bread. However, this study presents the new concept that other covalent bonds can also improve the quality of flour and bread and uses this property to investigate new, safe and efficient flour additives. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY OF STARCH12

At high water-to-starch (2:1) ratios a single endotherm was obtained for starch gelatinization. As the water-to-starch ratio was decreased the endotherm area decreased and the peak developed a trailing shoulder. At high water-to-starch ratios birefringence is lost over a temperature range of about 7°C. That narrow range increases to about 30°C at a low water-to-starch ratio. Starch and flour gave essentially the same endotherm initiation temperatures. In low-water systems the second DSC peak is much smaller with starch than with flour. It appears that in a starch system, water migrates during gelatinization. In dough, gluten limits that migration. As the level of sucrose was increased in a dough, the transition temperature increased and the gelatinization temperature range decreased. At the levels found in bread doughs both sugar and salt increase starch gelatinization temperatures.     

Effect of preharvest applied herbicides on breadmaking quality of hard red spring wheat

Certain herbicides can be applied prior to harvest for weed control in wheat. Research was conducted to determine the effect of preharvest applications of glyphosate, paraquat and metsulfuron + 2, 4‐D on grain, flour and the breadmaking quality of hard red spring wheat. Herbicides were applied at soft dough (SD), ～500 g kg^?1 kernel moisture and hard dough (HD), ～350 g kg^?1 kernel moisture stages of ‘Parshall’ hard red spring wheat. Test weight was reduced 1.3 and 2.3 kg hl^?1, 1000 kernel weight was reduced 3.5 and 4.5 g, and large kernel content was reduced 230 and 280 g kg^?1 by glyphosate and paraquat respectively when applied at SD. Metsulfuron + 2, 4‐D did not affect physical grain quality. Glyphosate and paraquat applied at SD and HD increased gluten index two to eight units. Metsulfuron + 2, 4‐D reduced the gluten index four units when applied at SD. Dough mixing stability was increased 1.7 min by glyphosate applied at SD or HD, and by paraquat applied at SD. Dough mixing time during bread making was 0.5 min longer with flour from wheat treated with glyphosate and was 0.4 min shorter with flour from wheat treated with Metsulfuron + 2, 4‐D at SD. Loaf volume, symmetry and crumb score were not affected by herbicide treatments. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

氧化淀粉对小麦面团品质变化影响研究

通过对面筋强度、巯基和二硫键含量测定、面筋蛋白电泳观察分析及面团流变学特性变化,研究氧化淀粉对小麦面团品质特性影响。结果表明,氧化淀粉能增加面筋乳酸溶涨值和透光率,提高面筋强度;对面筋蛋白具有氧化作用,增加大分子麦谷蛋白亚基含量,对面团粉质特性影响不显著;但能改善面团拉伸性能,其中以羧基含量为0.27%至0.40%氧化度氧化淀粉对面团品质变化影响最为显著。     

添加糯小麦粉对小麦粉及其面条品质特性的影响

糯小麦与普通小麦的主要差异是糯小麦不含直链淀粉或其含量很低,其对面制品的制作品质产生一定的影响。本研究利用"济糯1号"分别与"济麦20"和"济麦22"按20%、40%、60%和80%的添加量进行配粉,研究糯小麦粉对普通小麦粉品质特性的影响及其面条制品品质的改良作用。结果表明:"济糯1号"的淀粉糊化回升值为449 c P,显著低于"济麦20"和"济麦22";籽粒硬度达64.89,籽粒蛋白质含量(干基)达16.14%,面筋指数为66.08%,粉质仪稳定时间为2.00 min,鲜面条色泽变化小,2 h和24 h的ΔE*分别为3.83和5.29;"济糯1号"与"济麦20"的配粉中,随糯小麦粉添加量的增加,配粉的淀粉回升值降低,面筋指数降低,吸水率增加,面团稳定时间变短,鲜面条色泽2 h和24 h的ΔE*逐渐变小,配粉面条的适口性和光滑性更好;"济糯1号"与"济麦22"的配粉中,随糯小麦粉添加量的增加,面粉蛋白含量增加、面筋指数升高、吸水率增加、淀粉糊化的回升值降低,鲜面条色泽2 h和24 h的ΔE*逐渐变小,配粉的面条制作品质好,面条的适口性和光滑性均改善;糯小麦粉的添加使配粉的面粉品质特性和淀粉特性更有利于面条制作品质的改良,"济糯1号"适宜添加量为20%~40%。