The effect of fermentation temperature, flour type, and starter on the properties of sour wheat bread

The effects of the type of wheat flour (white or dark), fermentation temperature (25°C or 30°C) and origin of starter (bakery A compared with bakery B) on acid production and bread properties were examined in a factorial design. The type of flour was the most important factor; with dark flour (ash content 1.64%) the acetic acid concentration in the bread was almost double that from white flour (ash content 0.86%); lactic acid was 30 to 50% higher. Acid production increased as fermentation temperature increased to 30°C, but was not influenced by the origin of the starter.
Loaf specific volume decreased with acid concentrations, but souring lengthened the mould-free time from 4 days to 5 to 8 days or more as acidity increased. Sour wheat bread had a characteristic taste. Those with higher acidity values were more bitter and pungent.
Rye sour and rye sour bread production technology could also be utilized in white bread making.     

Effect of Flour Extraction Rate and Baking on Thiamine and Riboflavin Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Traditional Rye Bread

ABSTRACT:  The effect of rye flour extraction rates and baking on thiamine and riboflavin content, and antioxidant capacity of traditional rye bread were studied and compared with white wheat flour. The content of thiamine was higher (10.9%) in rye dough formulated with dark rye flour (F-100%; extraction rate of 100%) than in rye dough formulated with brown rye flour (F-92%; extraction rate of 92%) that was similar to dough made with wheat flour. The riboflavin content in rye dough made from flour F-100% was also higher (16%) than in dough formulated with flour F-92%, and both provided larger riboflavin content than wheat dough. Baking led to reductions in thiamine of 56% for wheat bread and of 20% for both rye breads; however, this process caused only a 10% decrease in riboflavin for wheat bread and a 30% decrease for rye breads. Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity, peroxyl radical scavenging capacity, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and Folin–Ciocalteu reducing capacity were higher in rye than in wheat dough and bread. Baking process produced slight changes in antioxidant activity, except for Superoxide Dismutase-like activity where a sharp decrease was observed. Our findings showed that rye breads are an important source of B vitamins and rye breads formulated with dark and brown flours showed better antioxidant properties than wheat bread. Therefore, rye breads should be more widely recommended in human nutrition.     

Phytate hydrolysis during breadmaking in several sorts of Polish bread

The quantitative changes of phytates taking place during preparation of some sorts of Polish bread were investigated. Sorts of bread chosen for investigation were produced from raw materials with a high phytate content: flour of high extraction, soy bean flour, bran and wheat germ. The content of phytic phosphorus was determined in all components (raw materials), intermediate products and bread. The degree of phytate hydrolysis during preparation of different sorts of bread varied and depended both on the initial amount of these compounds in raw materials used and on the technological process adopted. The most intensive hydrolysis of phytate took place during preparation of rye breads: about 80% of the initial value were hydrolyzed. Almost in all sorts of wheat bread the degree of hydrolysis of phytate was much less: only about 25–60% of these compounds were decomposed. In case of “mixed” bread (wheat and rye one) undecomposed phytate varied from 6% to 49% of the initial value.     

Acrylamide-asparagine relationship in baked/toasted wheat and rye breads

Acrylamide in baked and toasted wheat and rye bread was studied in relation to levels of asparagine in flour, dough, bread and toasts. Asparagine was consumed during bread preparation resulting in reduced acrylamide content in the products. In wheat bread, 12% of the asparagine initially present in the flour (0.14 g kg(-1)) remained after yeast fermentation and baking; for rye bread, 82% of asparagine remained after sourdough fermentation and baking. Asparagine present in untoasted wheat bread had totally reacted after hard toasting. Toasted wheat and rye bread slices contained 11-161 and 27-205 microg kg(-1) acrylamide, respectively, compared to untoasted wheat and rye bread with <5 and 7-23 microg kg(-1) acrylamide, respectively. The dietary intake of acrylamide from bread (untoasted) of 2 microg day(-1) is relatively low; however, acrylamide exposure from bread increases several fold for people eating toasted bread.     

Acrylamide–asparagine relationship in baked/toasted wheat and rye breads

Acrylamide in baked and toasted wheat and rye bread was studied in relation to levels of asparagine in flour, dough, bread and toasts. Asparagine was consumed during bread preparation resulting in reduced acrylamide content in the products. In wheat bread, 12% of the asparagine initially present in the flour (0.14 g kg^?1) remained after yeast fermentation and baking; for rye bread, 82% of asparagine remained after sourdough fermentation and baking. Asparagine present in untoasted wheat bread had totally reacted after hard toasting. Toasted wheat and rye bread slices contained 11–161 and 27–205 µg kg^?1 acrylamide, respectively, compared to untoasted wheat and rye bread with <5 and 7–23 µg kg^?1 acrylamide, respectively. The dietary intake of acrylamide from bread (untoasted) of 2 µg day^?1 is relatively low; however, acrylamide exposure from bread increases several fold for people eating toasted bread.     

Physicochemical Properties and Consumer Acceptance of Wheat-Germinated Brown Rice Bread during Storage Time

Abstract: Selected physicochemical properties and consumer acceptance of bread prepared from composite flour (wheat:germinated brown rice:germinated glutinous brown rice flours at 60:30:10 ratio) were evaluated during storage for 0, 3, and 5 d, and compared with wheat bread (0 d, control). During storage, color profiles and water activity (from 0.947 to 0.932) of crumbs of composite flour breads slightly changed, but moisture content drastically decreased along with increasing crumb hardness (from 4.16 N to 10.37 N). Higher retrogradation in bread crumb was observed particularly for 5-d stored bread (ΔH = 2.24 J/g) compared to that of the fresh composite bread and the control (ΔH = 0.70 and 0.51 J/g, respectively). Mean (n = 116) overall liking score of the fresh composite flour bread (0 d) was slightly lower than that of the control (7.1 compared with 7.6 based on a 9-point hedonic scale). At least 76% of consumers would purchase the fresh composite flour bread if commercially available. Breads were differentiated by textural (moistness, smoothness, and softness) acceptability with canonical correlation of 0.84 to 0.87. The signal-to-noise ratio values of the 5-d stored breads were lower than the control, due mainly to the non-JAR (not-enough) intensity responses for moistness, smoothness, and softness; the mean drop of liking scores for these attributes ranged from 2.42 to 2.98. Flavor acceptability and overall liking were factors influencing consumers’ purchase intent of composite flour breads based on logistic regression analysis. This study demonstrated feasibility of incorporating up to 40% germinated brown rice flour in a wheat bread formulation. Practical Application: Our previous study revealed that flours from germinated brown rice have better nutritional properties, particularly gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), than the nongerminated one. This study demonstrated feasibility of incorporating up to 40% germinated brown rice flour in a wheat bread formulation. In the current U.S. market, this type of bread may be sold as frozen bread that would have a longer shelf life, or may be supplied as a food-service product that would be made-to-order or made fresh daily as currently practiced in some major grocery stores.     

Determination of nutritionally important starch fractions of some Turkish breads

By using an in vitro technique that measures the rate and extent of starch digestion, the starch in a food can be classified as rapidly-digestible starch (RDS), slowly-digestible starch (SDS) and resistant starch (RS). The amount of these fractions in rye bread, wheat bran bread and corn flour bread were calculated from the experimentally determined values obtained by controlled enzymatic hydrolysis and measurement of released glucose by colorimetry, using a glucose oxidase kit. Free glucose and total starch analysis were also carried out to calculate rapidly-available glucose (RAG) content and starch digestibility rate index (SDRI) of breads. RDS content of the rye bread was higher than the wheat-bran bread and corn flour bread (P<0.05). SDS contents of all breads were not significantly different from each other. Wheat bran bread was found to have a significant amount of RS (6.6%; on dry matter basis) when compared to the other breads (P<0.05). A significant negative correlation (r=−0.95, P<0.05) was also found between RS content and SDRI value of breads.     

Effect of adding wheat bran and germ fractions on the chemical composition of high-fiber toast bread

The effect of the type of bran, level of addition, particle size and addition of wheat germ on the chemical composition of high-fiber toast bread was investigated. The bran and germ fractions were found to be high in ash, protein, fat and total dietary fiber contents. The wheat germ had a protein content of 27.88% compared with 11.35, 12.69 and 15.76% for white flour, whole wheat flour and red fine bran, respectively. The chemical composition of high-fiber breads, in terms of minerals, protein, fat and dietary fiber contents, was found to be far superior than that of the whole wheat flour (control) bread sample. Considering these results, it can be concluded that high-fiber toast bread, with lighter crumb color and improved sensory and nutritional qualities than the whole wheat flour bread, can be produced using white flour, and equal proportions of coarse and fine bran at 20%, germ at 7.5%, and sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate at 0.5% levels.     

脱皮对紫糯小麦粉特性和面包焙烤品质的影响

研究了不同脱皮时间下制得紫糯小麦粉的理化特性和面团的流变特性,以及对面包焙烤品质和贮藏过程中老化程度的影响。紫糯小麦的脱皮时间分别设定为0、1、3、5、7 min,相当于约0%、1%、3%、5%、9%的皮层被去除。结果表明,随着紫糯小麦脱皮时间的延长,小麦粉的出粉率提高,蛋白质和灰分含量及面团的粉质和拉伸特性也发生改变。脱皮5 min后制得的紫糯小麦粉以15%比例添加到普通面包粉中,面包含水量显著增加,体积和质量呈增大趋势,并且面包结构变好,面包评分显著上升。此外,添加紫糯小麦粉的面包较长时间放置后仍然松软,能有效延迟贮藏期间面包的老化,在一定程度上延长了其货架期。     

Effect of flour extraction rate and baking process on vitamin B1 and B2 contents and antioxidant activity of ginger-based products

The effect of flour extraction rate and baking on thiamine (vitamin B₁) and riboflavin (vitamin B₂) content and antioxidant capacity of traditional ginger cake was studied and then compared to white wheat bread. Ginger cake was formulated either with whole-grain (100% extraction rate) or with brown (92% extraction rate) rye flour and baked at 180 °C for 18 min. The antioxidant capacity was evaluated in terms of radical scavenging activity against peroxyl (ROO·) and superoxide anion radicals (O ₂ ^·? ). Thiamine content in rye doughs (F-100% and F-92%) was found to be 38% lower when compared to wheat dough. In contrast, whole-grain and brown rye doughs exhibited an almost fourfold higher riboflavin content than wheat dough. Rye dough baking led to reductions in thiamine (from 53 to 65%) and riboflavin (from 69 to 71%) contents. Likewise, thiamine and riboflavin contents in wheat dough were also reduced (56 and 10%, respectively) after baking; however, ginger cake with whole-grain rye flour exhibited significantly higher thiamine and riboflavin contents. Rye doughs and ginger cakes showed higher scavenging activities against ROO· radicals when compared to that of wheat dough and bread. Thus, baking significantly enhanced ROO· scavenging properties of ginger cakes while only a slight increase was observed in wheat bread. In contrary, baking gave rise to a decrease in SOD-like activity both in ginger cake or wheat bread. Our findings suggest that formulation with whole-grain rye flour can potentially increase B₁ and B₂ vitamin contents as well as the ROO· scavenging capacity of traditional ginger cake.     

不同比例全麦粉全麦面包的感官品质和稳糖效果比较

以不同全麦粉比例（50%、70%、90%、100%）的全麦面包为原料，通过分析不同全麦面包的色度和基本成分，并进行感官评价、人体血糖测试试验，研究不同比例全麦粉全麦面包感官品质和稳糖效果的变化。结果表明：随着全麦粉比例增加，不同全麦面包面包芯的颜色变深，4种全麦面包总体评分在76.57~83.29，都在消费者可接受范围内。以不同全麦粉比例（50%、70%、90%、100%）的全麦面包膳食纤维含量在相比于全麦粉比例为50%、70%的全麦面包，全麦粉比例为90%、100%的全麦面包膳食纤维含量显著增加（P<0.05），直链淀粉含量显著降低（P<0.05）。人体血糖值测试研究表明：不同全麦粉比例全麦面包血糖指数（Glycemic Index，GI）值分别为70.28、64.76、45.47、43.43，其中全麦比例为50%的全麦面包为高GI食品，全麦比例为70%的全麦面包为中GI食品，全麦比例为90%、100%的全麦面包为低GI食品。综上所述，相比于全麦粉比例为50%、70%的全麦面包，全麦粉比例为90%、100%的全麦面包面包品质和稳糖效果较好。该结果为轻食系列产品提供理论参考。     

Protein profile and sensorial properties of rye breads

The protein profile of four types of traditional rye breads formed on rye flours with the extraction rate of 100, 95, 85 and 70% and baked at 260 °C for 40 min was investigated as a nutritional quality indicator. A fractionation process was applied to discriminate high-molecular- (HMW >3 kDa) and low-molecular weight compounds (LMW <3 kDa) present in extracts of rye bread and its crumb and crust. The content of soluble proteins, available lysine, carbohydrates and total phenolic compounds was analysed before and after ultrafiltration in both retentates (HMW >3 kDa) and filtrates (LMW <3 kDa). The dependence between sensory quality of rye breads and composition on soluble proteins, available lysine, carbohydrates and total phenolic compounds was provided. Baking caused a decrease in rye bread protein content. The content of available lysine was the lowest in crusts and it was dependent on the rye flour extraction rate taken for rye bread making. The SDS-PAGE analysis showed that the primary structure of the rye bread proteins was modified in the highest extent in the crust’s bread of all types. The analyses of both retentates and filtrates after ultrafiltration demonstrated that the most of carbohydrates and phenolic compounds were incorporated into the HMW fraction suggesting their conjugation with proteins due to the Maillard reaction. Compounds able to react with Folin Ciocalteu reagent were also detected in filtrates of crust’s extracts (MW ≤3 kDa) from all breads indicating their distribution between LMW and HMW fractions. About 22.5, 27, 11.2 and 46.8% of the phenol compounds forming crusts of breads based on the flours with extraction rates of 100, 95, 85 and 70% were recovered in the corresponding LMW fractions.The sensory analysis of the four types of rye breads indicated for a high correlation between overall quality of breads and their content of carbohydrates. The highest correlation was noted for a rye bread formed on flour with extraction rate of 95%. This finding suggested that the content of carbohydrates as a substrate for Maillard reaction has had an influence on palatability by consumers of rye bread formed on flour with the extraction rate of 95% which had also the highest overall quality.     

Optimization of sourdough process for improved sensory profile and texture of wheat bread

The aim of the study was to determine optimum sourdough process conditions for improved flavour and texture of wheat bread. The influence of process conditions and the starter culture on the characteristics of wheat sourdough bread was established by using response surface methodology. Influence of fermentation temperature (16-32 °C), ash content of flour (0.6-1.8 g/100 g), and fermentation time (6-20 h) were considered as independent factors and their effects were studied in sourdough bread fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus brevis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae or with a combination of yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Intensity of sensory attributes, specific volume and bread hardness were considered as the main responses. Ash content of flour and fermentation time were the main factors determining the intensity of sensory attributes. The possibility to enhance intensity of overall flavour, aftertaste and roasted flavour without excessive pungent flavour and without reduced fresh flavour in wheat bread containing 20 g sourdough/100 g of wheat dough was demonstrated by choosing e.g. Lb. brevis for a starter and by utilization of high ash content of flour, long fermentation time and reduced temperature. Bread specific volume was improved 0.2-0.5 ml/g and hardness was reduced (after 4 days of storage) up to 260 g by using low ash content of flour and by optimizing fermentation time according to the microbial strain. Lactic acid fermentation had more profound influence on both desired and undesired flavour attributes, as well as textural features of bread in comparison with yeast fermentation.     

熟豆豆浆馒头与传统小麦粉馒头的感官品质及营养成分对比

本文以大豆、小麦富强粉为主要原料制成熟豆豆浆馒头,与传统加工工艺制成标准粉馒头和富强粉馒头进行感官评价和营养成分对比.结果表明:在感官品质的对比中,三种馒头感官品质的总得分和气味方面的得分为熟豆豆浆馒头＞富强粉馒头＞标准粉馒头,在粘牙方面的得分为熟豆豆浆馒头大于标准粉馒头和富强粉馒头,在色泽方面的得分为熟豆豆浆馒头和富...     

Utilization of germinated ancient wheat (Emmer and Einkorn) flours to improve functional and nutritional properties of bread

Germinated and untreated ancient (Einkorn and Emmer) and modern (Esperia) wheat flours (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%) were used in bread dough to improve functional and nutritional properties of bread according to (3 × 2 × 5) x 2 factorial design. Utilization of wheat varieties in the germinated form increased the ash, total dietary fiber (TDF), total yellow pigment (TYP), total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activities, Ca, Fe and Mg content of bread, and also the most increments in those values (except TYP) were observed in Emmer flour usage. Germinated wheat flour decreased the mean phytic acid contents of bread samples from 313.32 mg/100 g to 291.81 mg/100 g compared to untreated wheat flour. The use of ancient wheat flour (einkorn and emmer) gave lower bread volume compared to modern bread wheat flour. The use of germinated wheat flour decreased the crust and crumb L* values of the breads but increased the a* and b* values. As a result, increasing ratios of germinated ancient wheat flour increased the functional component and nutritional value of the bread, and at the same time, its usage at low ratio contributed positively to the technological quality of the bread.     

山农紫糯小麦粉理化性质分析及其馒头产品的开发

糯小麦粉由于直链淀粉含量很低而被赋予其独特的理化性质。本实验对山农新培育出的紫糯小麦品种制粉的理化和营养性质进行了测定,并与普通小麦粉配粉制作馒头,通过质构仪检测试验和感观评价相结合的方法对馒头品质进行了研究,从而确定了山东农业大学新培育紫糯小麦品种开发馒头产品的最佳工艺。试验结果表明:山农紫糯小麦粉的脂肪、蛋白质、灰分和蛋白质中清蛋白、醇溶蛋白、谷蛋白含量比普通面粉高,而淀粉和球蛋白含量比普通面低;其糊透明度、谷值黏度、最终黏度、糊化温度较低,但崩解值、峰值黏度、回生值高。添加15%的紫糯小麦粉可显著的改善馒头的表皮色泽,并且对馒头的弹性、黏着性、黏聚性和回复性影响最大,此时馒头的总评分达到最大值。     

Formulation optimisation of vegetable flour–loaded functional bread. Part II: effect of the flour hydration on the bread quality

In this work, the hydration process of durum wheat–based functional bread loaded with yellow pepper flour was optimised. In particular, the investigated vegetable flour and durum wheat semolina were mixed after they were separately hydrated. Three different amounts of water added to the yellow pepper flour were studied for assessing the effect of vegetable flour hydration level on the dough development and overall quality of bread. The bread formulation investigated in a previous work, based on 25% of yellow pepper and 2% of guar seed as structuring agent where the vegetable flour was directly added to the hydrated durum wheat semolina dough, was chosen as control sample. Results highlighted that dough samples with yellow pepper flour hydrated at highest water content showed a rheological behaviour similar to the durum wheat dough. Moreover, creep analysis showed that the sample added with no‐hydrated yellow pepper flour recorded the greatest resistance to deformation. Same results were obtained for the dough tensile and bread compression tests. The use of the hydrated yellow pepper flour also improved all sensorial attributes.     

Total phenolic content, consumer acceptance, and instrumental analysis of bread made with grape seed flour

Grape seed flour (GSF) from grape pomace, a waste product generated during winemaking, was explored for use in bread production due to its potential health benefits. This study evaluated the consumer acceptance and physical properties of bread, including total phenolic content (TPC), made with varying levels of GSF. Dough and breads were prepared using different levels of replacement of hard red spring wheat flour (HRS) with GSF (0 to 10 g GSF/100 g HRS) and stored for 0, 2, or 6 wk at -20 °C. Replacement of 10 g GSF/100 g HRS increased the bread TPC from 0.064 mg tannic acid/g dry weight to 4.25 mg tannic acid/g dry weight. Consumer acceptance and instrumental analyses were used to investigate changes in sensory and texture properties due to GSF replacement. Replacement above 5 g GSF/100 g HRS decreased the loaf brightness and volume, with an increase in the bread hardness and porosity. Generally, breads containing ≥ 7.5 g GSF/100 g HRS were characterized by lower consumer acceptance. A reduction in overall and bitterness acceptance was observed in bread at 10 g GSF/100 g HRS, with decreased acceptance of astringency and sweetness at 7.5 and 10 g GSF/100 g HRS. Based on these results, the replacement of 5 g GSF/100 g HRS is recommended for the production of fortified breads with acceptable physical and sensory properties and high TPC activity compared to refined bread. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study shows that grape seed flour (GSF) can be used to replace hard red spring wheat flour (HRS) in bread production, with moderate impact on the physical and sensory properties of the bread. Replacement of up to 10 g GSF/100 g HRS significantly decreased overall consumer acceptance of the bread, with lower consumer acceptance of sweetness and astringency at 7.5 and 10 g GSF/100 g HRS. Thus, a replacement value of 5 g GSF/100 g HRS is recommended for the production of fortified breads.     

黑麦(裸麦)粉的营养保健功能及其开发应用

介绍了黑麦的国内外发展概况，黑麦的营养保健特点和功能成分，黑麦粉的加工特性，黑麦粉与小麦粉混合制作面包的加工工艺和注意事项。     

Perceived taste of NaCl and acid mixtures in water and bread

The perceived intensity of saltiness, sourness, and overall taste of aqueous solutions containing NaCl, acetic, or lactic acid and rye bread samples was rated by 14 assessors. Pleasantness of the bread samples was also rated. Samples were prepared combining four levels of NaCl (0–1.6%), and four levels of acetic or lactic acid (0–0.9%) in water, and three levels of NaCl (0.5–1.7%) and three levels of acid (0.1–0.9%) in rye bread, yielding a total of 16 samples in all in both water series and a total of 9 samples in both bread series. Acetic-lactic acid mixtures (two ratios) were used as the acid component in the bread samples.
The perceived saltiness increased as the acid concentration was raised with low levels of NaCl in water and with all levels of NaCl in bread samples. Saltiness decreased with increasing acid concentration with high levels of NaCl in water. Sourness was depressed with increasing concentration of NaCl in water. The reduction of sourness by NaCl was more prominent in lactic than in acetic acid solutions. In contrast, sourness was not affected by NaCl in bread samples. The acid component was slightly dominant in terms of overall taste. This, there were noteworthy differences between the two media and the acids in the strength and in the type of inter-relationships with NaCl. Direct transformation of results from one medium to another may be misleading. It may be possible to achieve marked reduction of NaCl in solid food such as rye bread without a decrease in perceived saltiness or pleasantness by increasing the level of acidity through the addition of acids or through natural fermentation.