Broccoli leaf powder as an attractive by-product ingredient: effect on batter behaviour,technological properties and sensory quality of gluten-free mini sponge cake

Broccoli by-products, in particular leaves, are rich sources of nutritional and bioactive components thus could constitute a valuable food additive. Although an upsurge in quantity of gluten-free products is observed further studies are required on improvement of their nutritional quality and palatability. This study aimed to investigate the influence of broccoli leaf powder (BLP) on dough behaviour, and technological characteristics and sensory quality of gluten-free mini sponge cake (GFS). Broccoli leaf powder replaced an equivalent amount (2.5%, 5%, 7.5%; w/w) of corn and potato starches in GFS formulation. Applied BLP increased the instrumental firmness of GFS but sensorial attributes (elasticity, crustiness, mastication and adhesiveness) were similar to the control. All broccoli GFS were vividly green, had small size pores properly distributed. Among them, sample with 2.5% BLP was distinguished for its desirable sensory quality, despite a slightly perceived cabbage aroma and taste. Moderate amount of BLP allows to preserve a good quality GFS improving its attractiveness and palatability.     

无麸质大米面包加工技术研究进展

大米不含面筋蛋白并且产量巨大,是无麸质食品的主要原料之一。因大米粉无法形成面筋网络,从而无法形成黏弹性的面团,所以大米面包存在组织不均匀、易塌陷、比容小、老化速度快等问题。目前对于无麸质大米面包的研究贯穿整个面包制作过程,并且不断深入,使得面包的品质有较大的改善,但市售的产品仍存在种类少、价格高和营养价值低的问题。本文从大米原料选取及处理、辅料和添加剂、加工工艺、营养强化4个方面系统综述了目前无麸质大米面包加工技术研究进展,并在目前的研究基础上进行了展望。     

小麦麸质蛋白相关性疾病的研究进展

小麦是主要的粮食作物,但也可引发多种过敏性疾病和自身免疫性疾病。麸质蛋白的摄入,是引起这些疾病的关键因素,麸质蛋白主要存在于小麦中,但也存在于大麦,黑麦和燕麦中。特别是小麦麸质蛋白因含有大量的非极性氨基酸和谷氨酰胺而耐胃肠道酶消化,生成使部分人群致病的毒性肽。麸质蛋白相关性疾病的全球患病率接近5%,已经严重影响了部分人群的生活质量,甚至危及生命,已成为全球性不可回避的食品安全问题之一。本文主要对麸质蛋白结构、麸质蛋白相关性疾病的发病机制、流行病学、诊断和治疗进行了概述,为小麦的安全食用提供参考。     

Influence of tef flour and its association with other flours on the nutritional,technological, and sensory quality of bakery products

The objective of this study was to investigate chemical, technological, and sensory quality of tef in products made exclusively with tef flour and tef flour associated with other flours. The selection of the studies and the extraction of information were carried out through research in several databases. Tef flour was used in cakes, cookies, breads, cupcakes, muffins, and extruded snacks. Bread was the most evaluated product with tef flour associated with other flours or exclusively. Most of the outcomes were with tef (5–50%) associated with other flours. Increased levels of fibers, minerals, antioxidant capacity, and flavonoids were noted according to the percentage of tef. Technological characteristics demonstrated that these products showed intermediate final quality, due to the characteristics of volume, specific volume, firmness, and luminosity. Regarding sensory quality, studies that used (5–35%) tef flour associated with other flours were well-accepted.     

Glycaemic response of pseudocereal-based gluten-free food products: a review

Rapid digestion and absorption of carbohydrates have become a health issue (high glycaemic index, GI), which can be a matter of greater concern when consumed in large quantities. Depending upon the influence of carbohydrates on the blood sugar levels, GI classifies carbohydrates (on a scale of 100) as low (<55), medium (55–70) and high (>70) GI foods. Among the pseudocereals, chia seed possesses relatively lower GI (28.53), as compared to buckwheat (52.35), amaranth (47.65) and quinoa (61.50). Consumers now prefer foods with a high GI over the ones with low GI to prevent various metabolic alterations. Celiac disease is a lifelong disorder prevalent worldwide and can only be controlled by following a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. Therefore, pseudocereals could be a potential alternate for low GI food and developing gluten-free food products, including bread, cookies, noodles and pasta. This review synthesises the recently published literatures on pseudocereals as a lowering GI and healthy food option. This review also gives insights into developing pseudocereals as a potential and novel ingredient for gluten-free food applications and the latest research conducted worldwide.     

Gluten-free pasta production from banana and cassava flours with egg white protein and soy protein addition

Egg white protein and soy protein were incorporated into a banana and cassava flour blend (75:25) to produce gluten-free pasta. The objectives of study were to investigate the effects of the different protein sources on the physico-chemical properties of gluten-free pasta. The levels of protein inclusion were 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% of composite flour (w/w) for each type of protein. Pasta made from 100% durum wheat semolina was used as controls. The protein fortification affected the total starch, resistant starch and protein content of gluten-free pasta compared to semolina pasta. No significant effects of soy/egg white protein addition were found in either insoluble or soluble dietary fibre content. Cooking properties of pasta (optimum cooking time, swelling index, water adsorption index and cooking loss) and texture properties (firmness and extensibility) were affected by the level of protein addition and the type of protein. Results showed the utilisation of 25% cassava flour and protein inclusion have a promising application in gluten-free pasta production.     

Thailand Experience in Developing Wellness-driven Rice as the Key to Fight NCDs and Farmer Poverty(Online First, Recommended Article)

近年来,非传染性慢性疾病的发病率迅速上升,已成为一个全球性的问题。过度食用简单的加工碳水化合物食品被认为是导致年轻人和老年人罹患非传染性慢性疾病的主要原因之一。全谷物米是碳水化合物、膳食纤维的重要来源,富含维生素、矿物质和抗氧化剂。然而,糙米的适口性是其在长期以白米消费为主的人群中被接受的关键因素。在初始阶段,我们成功培育出了水稻品种,其全谷物米芳香、柔软且白米具有较高的铁锌密度和中血糖指数（GI）。最成功的品种是独特的具有较软质构的黑紫色稻米,名为紫莓香米（Riceberry）,富含蓝莓花青素等营养物质的稻米。针对富含膳食纤维、高抗氧化活性的稻米产品研发一直是学术界、实体部门和中小企业极为活跃的领域,目前共有关于紫莓香米相关的39项专利申请（18项已授权专利）、12项国际出版物、以及18 700个与紫莓香米有关的YouTube视频。从2017年开始,紫莓香米已超越泰国Hom茉莉香米（Thai Hommali Rice）成为最受欢迎的产品开发选择原料,已有超过200种作为乳制品替代品、配菜、主餐食品、热饮料、烘焙食品和早餐麦片等的商业化食品和非食品产品。在第二阶段,我们成功地培育出了名为Pink+4的低血糖指数水稻品种,该品种具有对骤发洪水、水稻白叶枯病、稻瘟病和破坏性褐飞虱的首选抗性,适用于有机水稻生产。以紫色紫莓香米为原料的低GI米粉创新产品已成为功能性配料和功能性食品的下一个发展趋势。这些健康的稻米产品在全球具有较好的发展潜力,可以作为健康食品、无麸质、富含纤维、复杂碳水化合物和可持续有机农业的营养密集型产品。     

无麸质食品现状及品质改良研究进展

综述了无麸质食品的现状、缺陷及产品改良的研究进展,以期为无麸质食品的发展提供参考。     

无麸质大米面包研究进展

开发大米面包不但可以丰富中国大米类产品的花色品种,还能解决麸质过敏人群对饮食多样化的需求。由于无麸质大米面包中不含面筋蛋白,在制作过程中存在面团难以形成有效的网络结构、不易成型、品质差(持水性、持气性、弹性和内聚性)、老化速率快等缺点。近年来,研究人员通过改进工艺条件、添加品质改良剂等方法,对无麸质大米面包品质进行改善,文章简述了无麸质食品的相关标准和大米面包使用的原料,并介绍了其工艺和品质改良研究进展,以期为无麸质大米面包的产业化开发提供参考。     

Gluten contamination in manufactured gluten-free foods in Turkey

ABSTRACT

Gluten contamination in manufactured gluten-free foods (mGFFs) is a major health, well-being and economic issue worldwide for both mandatory and voluntary GFF-consumers. Although scarce, a number of surveys have shown that up to 21.5 % of mGFFs in circulation in the market are contaminated with gluten. However, at the present time there is no published work reporting gluten contamination in mGFFs produced in Turkey. In this paper miscellaneous mGFFs produced in Turkey were analysed for gluten concentration (G) to fill this knowledge gap, and to compare the situation in Turkey with worldwide efforts on this issue. A total of 200 mGFFs from 8 product categories (snack, pasta, bread, cookie, cracker, farina, traditional and others), and manufactured using 7 main ingredients (cereal mixture, buckwheat, corn, rice, locust bean, potato, and others) were analysed. A significant portion of mGFFs (17.5 %) were contaminated with gluten and therefore unacceptable as being GFF. The results point to buckwheat as the main cause of this contamination. If buckwheat is excluded, the ratio of unacceptable mGFFs dramatically decreases to 6.3 % and probably to 1.8 %, which are comparable figures to those reported for other countries. Almost all countries are subjected to the same regulations on GFFs, and the problem of gluten contamination could readily be solved to a great extent if pre-market measures are mandated. Enforcing mGFF-producers to screen their raw materials and final products to detect the presence of gluten, and preventing the release of contaminated mGFFs into the market would be a practical measure in favour of all stakeholders involved in GFF-consumption.