bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study of Calcium Ion Diffusion in Components of Maize Kernels During Traditional Nixtamalization Process
Authors: Fernández‐Muñoz J. L. , Rojas‐Molina Isela , González‐Dávalos M. L. , Leal Myriam , Valtierra M. E. , Martín‐Martinez E. San , Rodríguez M. E. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTOur report shows the calcium ion diffusion process through the different parts of maize kernels (pericarp, endosperm, and germ) during the traditional nixtamalization process as a function of steeping time (t) 0–24 hr. The cooking step of the nixtamalization process used 3 kg of maize kernels in 6L of water and 2% calcium hydroxide (w/w). The cooking temperature was 92°C for 40 min. The calcium content of the samples was measured using atomic absorption spectroscopy. We found that the whole instant corn flour, pericarp, endosperm, and germ, had a nonlinear relationship to steeping time, showing a local maximum at 9 hr. Analysis of the different parts of the nixtamalized kernels showed that in short steeping times (0–5 hr) calcium diffusion took place mainly in the pericarp. Calcium diffusion in the endosperm and germ occurred gradually over longer steeping times. However, the physical state of the kernels (broken kernels) accelerated the diffusion process. Calcium diffusion occurred first in the pericarp, followed by the endosperm and germ. Immediately after cooking (t = 0 hr), we found a 1.148% calcium content in the pericarp, 0.007% in the germ, and 0.028% in the endosperm. After 24 hr of steeping, the calcium contents were 2.714% in the pericarp, 0.776% in the germ, and 0.181% in the endosperm. In another study, the calcium content in the endosperm was measured by first separating the 10% from the outermost, followed by another 10% from the next endosperm tissue, and concluding with the remaining 80%. Calcium ions were present mainly in the outermost layers of the endosperm. The damaged kernels steeped for more than 5 hr showed greater calcium concentrations than the undamaged counterparts.
Effect of Freeze‐Thaw Cycles on the Gluten Fibrils and Crumb Grain Structures of Breads Made from Frozen Doughs
Authors: Naito S. , Fukami S. , Mizokami Y. , Ishida N. , Takano H. , Koizumi M. , Kano H. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe effects of freeze damage on the crumb grain and on the underlying gluten fibrils of baked breads were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Sweet and white bread doughs were stored at ‐20°C and subjected to freeze‐thaw cycles. SEM images of grain pore walls that were washed with distilled water (20°C) clearly showed that gluten fibrils forming the skeletal framework of pore walls were cut and became coarse and nonuniform strings and that many knots were generated on gluten fibrils from freeze damage. An increase in the number of freeze‐thaw cycles increased both the coarseness of the gluten fibrils and the size of the knots, although the apparent damage was not clearly detected on the crumb grain with MRI.
Relationship Between Protein Characteristics and Instant Noodle Making Quality of Wheat Flour
Authors: Park Chul Soo , Baik Byung‐Kee 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTWe investigated the relationship between the protein content and quality of wheat flours and characteristics of noodle dough and instant noodles using 14 hard and soft wheat flours with various protein contents and three commercial flours for making noodles. Protein content of wheat flours exhibited negative relationships with the optimum water absorption of noodle dough and lightness (L*) of the instant noodle dough sheet. Protein quality, as determined by SDS sedimentation volume and proportion of alcohol‐ and salt‐soluble protein of flour, also influenced optimum water absorption and yellow‐blueness (b*) of the noodle dough sheet. Wheat flours with high protein content (>13.6%) produced instant noodles with lower fat absorption, higher L*, lower b*, and firmer and more elastic texture than wheat flours with low protein content (<12.2%). L* and free lipid content of instant noodles were >76.8 and <20.8% in hard wheat flours of high SDS sedimentation volume (>36 mL) and low proportion of salt‐soluble protein (<12.5%), and <75.7 and >21.5% in soft wheat flours with low SDS sedimentation volume (<35 mL) and a high proportion of salt‐soluble protein (>15.0%). L* of instant noodles positively correlated with SDS sedimentation volume and negatively correlated with proportion of alcohol‐ and salt‐soluble protein of flour. These protein quality parameters also exhibited a significant relationship with b* of instant noodles. SDS sedimentation volume and proportion of salt‐soluble protein of flours also exhibited a significant relationship with free lipid content of instant noodles (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively). Protein quality parameters of wheat flour, as well as protein content, showed significant relationship with texture properties of cooked instant noodles.
Nutrient Content in Buckwheat Milling Fractions
Authors: Skrabanja Vida , Kreft Ivan , Golob Terezija , Modic Mateja , Ikeda Sayoko , Ikeda Kiyokazu , Kreft Samo , Bonafaccia Giovanni , Knapp Martina , Kosmelj Katarina 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTBuckwheat seeds (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) were milled into 23 fractions: seven fine flours, three coarse flours, four small semolina, two big semolina, six bran, and one husk fraction. A considerable variation in gross chemical composition was found among the milling fractions. The protein content varied from 4.4 to 11.9% (db) in flours and from 19.2 to 31.3% in bran fractions; starch varied from 91.7 to 70.4% in flours and from 42.6 to 20.3 in bran. The percentage of soluble dietary fiber contained in total dietary fiber was higher in flours than in semolina and bran fractions. Ash, Fe, P, tannin, phytate content, and color were also investigated. A unique distribution of phytate was found in starch. Correlation is significantly positive in husk, bran, and semolina fractions, while correlation is significantly negative in flour fractions. Depending on technological or nutritional demands, appropriate fractions may be chosen to achieve the desired end‐use product.
Effect of Moisture Content on Viscoelastic Properties of Hydrated Gliadin
Authors: Martling S. E. , Mulvaney S. J. , Cohen C. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe effect of moisture content on the linear viscoelastic properties of gliadin hydrated to 30 and 40% moisture content [gliadin(30%) and gliadin(40%), respectively] was determined. These two moisture contents bracketed the equilibrium moisture content of gliadin, which was 37.6%. Time‐temperature‐superposition was used to develop master curves of the elastic modulus (G′), viscous modulus (G″), dynamic viscosity (η′), and tan δ (G″/G′) from isothermal frequency sweep data obtained at 25–80°C. Smooth master curves were obtained for all of the viscoelastic functions for both gliadins. G′ and G″ showed a power law dependency on frequency (with G″ > G′) for frequencies <0.1 rad/sec for gliadin(30%) and <1 rad/sec for gliadin(40%). The low‐frequency‐limiting slopes on log‐log coordinates for G′ and G″ were 0.700 and 0.646 for gliadin(30%), respectively. Corresponding values were 0.658 and 0.614 for gliadin(40%). G′ crossed over G″ at a frequency of ≈0.3 rad/sec for gliadin(30%), while G′ and G″ for gliadin(40%) only became congruent at higher frequencies. Both gliadin samples showed appreciable frequency dependence of η′ over the entire frequency range, while η′ was greater for gliadin(30%) than for gliadin(40%) at all frequencies, but especially at the lowest frequencies. Tan δ increased gradually from a value of ≈1 at 0.1 rad/sec to ≈2 at the lowest frequency of 0.0002 rad/sec for both gliadins, but tan δ decreased rapidly for gliadin(30%) for frequencies >0.1 rad/sec. Thus, the main difference between gliadin(30%) and gliadin(40%) was that elastic effects (G′ > G″ and decreased tan δ were more prominent for gliadin(30%) at the higher frequencies. In addition, the frequency dependence of G′, G″, η′, and tan δ for the two gliadin samples was compared directly with two samples of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) a linear silicone‐based entangled polymer with molecular weights (MW) of 140,000 and 385,000. The substantial differences in the magnitude and overall patterns of the frequency dependence of the viscoelastic functions between the gliadin and PDMS samples was attributed to the dominant effect that noncovalent secondary associations apparently have on the linear viscoelasticity of the gliadins. The energy of activation for flow (determined from the temperature dependence of the shift factors) for the gliadin samples for the range 25–45°C was higher than is typical for entangled linear polymer melts. The activation energy decreased for temperatures greater than ≈60°C for gliadin(30%) and ≈50°C for gliadin(40%). Thus, hydrated gliadin cannot be considered to be a simple viscoelastic liquid.
Potential of Triticale as a Substitute for Wheat in Flour Tortilla Production
Authors: Serna‐Saldivar Sergio O. , Guajardo‐Flores Sara , Viesca‐Rios Raquel 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe potential of triticale as a partial or total substitute for wheat in flour tortilla production was evaluated. Different mixtures of triticale and wheat flours were tested in a typical hot‐press formulation. Both grains yielded similar amounts of flour. Wheat flour contained 1.5% more crude protein, 1.6× more gluten, and produced stronger dough than triticale. Triticale flour significantly reduced optimum water absorption and mix time of blends. Flour tortillas with 100% triticale absorbed 8% less water and required 25% of the mix time of the control wheat flour tortilla. The yield of triticale tortillas was lower than the rest of the tortillas due to lower moisture content and water absorption. Triticale dough balls required less proofing and ruptured during hot pressing, thus producing defective tortillas. The 50:50 flour mixture produced doughs with acceptable rheological properties and good quality tortillas. Addition of 1% vital gluten to the 75:25 triticale‐wheat flour mix or 2% to the 100% triticale flour significantly increased water absorption and mix time and improved dough properties and tortilla yields. Textural studies indicated that increasing levels of triticale flour reduced the force required to rupture tortillas. For all tortilla systems, rupture force gradually increased, and extensibility decreased during seven days of storage at room temperature; the highest rate of change occurred during the first day. Sensory evaluation tests indicated that triticale could substitute for 50% of wheat flour without affecting texture, color, flavor, and overall acceptability of tortillas. For production of 100% triticale flour tortillas, at least 2% vital gluten had to be added to the formulation.
Physicochemical Properties and Molecular Structures of Starches from Millet (Pennisetum typhoides) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Cultivars in Nigeria
Authors: Gaffa Terna , Yoshimoto Yasushi , Hanashiro Isao , Honda Osamu , Kawasaki Sadamichi , Takeda Yasuhito 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTSome physicochemical properties and molecular structures of starches from millet (Pennisetum typhoides, Doro and Gero) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, red and white) in Nigeria were examined. Starch granules of millet and sorghum were 3–14 μm and 4–26 μm in diameter, respectively. Millet cultivars had similar peak viscosities (204–205 RVU) on pasting, while sorghum showed similar minimum viscosities (155–156 RVU). The actual amylose content (%) calculated from iodine affinity (IA, g/100 g) was 20.1 and 21.4 for sorghum and 21.3 for millet. The IA of amylopectin was high (1.27–1.42) and its average chain lengths were 20–21 with β‐amylolysis limit of 56%. Amylopectins showed a polymodal molecular weight distribution on a molar basis. The distributions differed among the samples with a higher amount of larger molecules in Doro and red sorghum. Weight‐ and molar‐based distributions of debranched amylopectins on HPSEC were polymodal with weight‐based distribution showing presence of long chains. Peak DP values for A+B1 and B2+B3 chain fractions were 13–16 and 42–43, respectively. The (A+B1)/(B2+B3) ratio on molar basis (9.0–11.5) was similar to maize and rice amylopectins. Peak DP on molar‐based distribution for white sorghum and millet amyloses were similar (490–540) and the DPn range was narrow (1,060–1,300), but weight‐based distribution profiles differed. The average chain lengths were 260–270 with 3.9–4.8 chains per molecule.
Development and Utilization of Reflectance Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy to Locate Reaction Sites in Modified Starch Granules
Authors: Gray Jonathan A. , BeMiller James N. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTA new method of locating reaction sites within modified starch granules was developed and applied. The method involves converting anionic groups introduced into starch granules into their silver salt form, reducing the silver cations to silver atoms, and locating the silver atoms by means of reflectance confocal laser scanning microscopy. The method was tested on three types of starch (normal maize, waxy maize, potato) containing two types of derivatizing groups (mono‐ and distarch phosphate ester groups and the 2‐hydroxy‐3‐sulfonylpropyl ether group). The method also revealed anionic sites in native granules, presumably due to proteins, ionic lipids, or native phosphate ester groups.
Characterization of Genes Encoding Wheat Grain Hardness from Chinese Cultivar GaoCheng 8901
Authors: Pan Z. , Song W. , Meng F. , Xu L. , Liu B. , Zhu J. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe puroindoline‐b (Pinb‐D1) gene from Chinese hard wheat cultivar GaoCheng 8901 (Triticum aestivum L.) was obtained using two pairs of primers designed based on the known Pinb‐D1 gene sequence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. The PCR amplification was made using the genomic DNA of the wheat as a template and the specific fragment ≈450 bp in size was screened. The results indicated that the Pinb‐D1 gene in GaoCheng 8901 shared 99.78% and 99.32% homology in nucleotide acid sequence and amino acid sequence, respectively, compared with the Pinb‐D1 gene from hard wheat cultivars Wanser and Cheyenne. A new mutation in this Pinb‐D1 gene, different from the six known mutations in the Pinb‐D1 gene, was characterized with a change of a lysine to glutamic acid at position 45 in its protein sequence. This mutation, designated as Pinb‐D1l in this study, might contribute to the formation of grain hardness in GaoCheng 8901. The characterization of Pinb‐D1 gene would be helpful in manipulating grain hardness of wheat through genetic engineering.
Hydration Rates for Various Types of Mexican Maize Based on Single‐Kernel Measurements
Authors: Ramos Gonzalo , Pezet‐Valdez Marisol , O'Connor‐Sánchez Aileen , Placencia Celia , Pless Reynaldo C. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTHydration kinetics for sound maize kernels in liquid water, determined by single‐kernel measurements for three different Mexican maize types, yielded water diffusion coefficients ordered as Celaya corn > Toluca corn > Palomero corn, at all temperatures examined. These diffusion coefficients are lower than those reported earlier for maize grains, possibly due to the fact that in the present study damaged kernels were rigorously excluded. The energies of activation determined from the Arrhenius plots were ordered as Palomero corn > Celaya corn = Toluca corn and were similar in value to those reported earlier for other maize types. Damage to the surface of the maize kernels during the hydration experiments occurs at a significant frequency. Even minor surface lacerations can strongly affect the rate of hydration of the kernels. Experiments with maize grains selectively varnished in various parts of their surface show that the entry of water into the kernels occurs predominantly through the pericarp, not through the tip cap, though the tip cap has a higher water inflow per unit area.
Effects of Sorghum Cultivar on Injera Quality
Authors: Yetneberk Senayit , de Kock Henriette L. , Rooney Lloyd W. , Taylor John R. N. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTInjera is an Ethiopian flat bread made from cereals, with tef preferred for the best quality injera. Because sorghum is less expensive in Ethiopia, there is great interest in improving the quality of sorghum injera. Effects of cultivar on injera quality were studied using 12 Ethiopian sorghum cultivars of varying kernel characteristics. White tef with good injera making quality was included as a reference. Injera quality was evaluated using two techniques: descriptive sensory analysis of fresh injera and instrumental texture analysis of injera stored over a storage period of 48 hr using a three‐point bending rig. Principal component analysis (PCA) of sensory data associated fresh injera from sorghum cultivars 3443‐2‐op, 76TI #23, and PGRC/E #69349 of varying endosperm texture, with positive injera texture attributes of softness, rollability, and fluffiness. Across the two seasons, texture analysis showed injera prepared from AW and CR:35:5, both with soft endosperm, required the least force to bend after 48 hr of storage. Bending force was negatively correlated with softness (r = ‐0.63, P < 0.05) and positively with grittiness (r = 0.75, P < 0.01) after 48 hr of storage. Sorghum cultivar has an influence on both injera making and keeping qualities.
Sorghum Bran as a Potential Source of Kafirin
Authors: da Silva Laura S. , Taylor John R. N. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTSorghum bran, a coproduct of sorghum dry milling, could be a source of protein for industrial applications. Condensed tannin‐free red and white sorghum samples were decorticated by abrasion until ≈10 or 25% grain by weight was removed. Kafirin was then extracted from the milling fractions using an aqueous ethanol based solvent system. The brans were darker and considerably higher in protein and fat compared with the whole grain flours and decorticated grain flours, with the 25% bran having higher protein than the 10% bran. This is due to increased contamination of the bran with protein‐dense, corneous endosperm. The protein extracted from all the milling fractions, including the brans, was pure kafirin. However, the yield of kafirin from the brans (15.9–26.7% of total protein present) was somewhat lower than that from whole grain and decorticated grain flours (45.0–57.9% of total protein present), due to the fact that kafirin is located solely in the endosperm. Also, the kafirin from bran was more contaminated with fat, polyphenols, and other substances, and more highly colored, particularly the kafirin from red sorghum. Thus, sorghum bran could be used as a source of kafirin but further purification steps may be necessary.
Combined Effects of Endoxylanases and Reduced Water Levels in Pasta Production
Authors: Brijs Kristof , Ingelbrecht Jeroen A. , Courtin Christophe M. , Schlichting Linda , Marchylo Brian A. , Delcour Jan A. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe combined effects on pasta properties of 1) varying dosages of endoxylanases (EC 3.2.1.8) from Aspergillus aculeatus and Bacillus subtilis and 2) lower levels of water during pasta dough processing were studied. The A. aculeatus endoxylanase has high selectivity toward water‐extractable arabinoxylan (WE‐AX), whereas B. subtilis endoxylanase preferentially hydrolyzes water‐unextractable arabinoxylan (WU‐AX). Pasta was produced on a microscale (50.0 g) from the semolinas of both a strong (AC Navigator) and a moderately strong (AC Avonlea) durum wheat cultivar. The levels of added water in endoxylanase‐treated pastas were adjusted to obtain the same maximal farinograph consistencies as for the control pastas. The extruded pastas were dried with drying cycles at 40, 70, or 90°C. Apart from increasing levels of solubilized arabinoxylans, these treatments had little effect on the color, optimal cooking time, and firmness of the resulting pasta. High enzyme concentrations and low (40°C) drying temperature resulted in clearly or much less checked final products for the B. subtilis and A. aculeatus enzyme, respectively. Upon cooking, the enzymically formed low molecular weight arabinoxylans were retained better in the pasta strands than their equally low molecular weight arabinogalactan counterparts.
Grain Quality Characteristics and Milling Performance of Full and Partial Waxy Durum Lines
Authors: Vignaux Nathalie , Doehlert Douglas C. , Hegstad Justin , Elias Elias M. , McMullen Michael S. , Grant Linda A. , Kianian Shahryar F. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTMutation of the gene coding for the granule bound starch synthase (waxy protein) leads to reduced amylose content in cereal endosperm. Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum) has one waxy locus in each of its two genomes. Full waxy durum wheat is produced when both genomes carry the waxy null alleles. When only one locus is mutated, partial waxy durum wheat is obtained. Partial and full waxy near‐isogenic lines of durum wheat developed by a breeding program were analyzed as to their quality characteristics. Amylose was largely eliminated in full waxy lines; however, no reduction in amylose content was detected in partial waxy lines. The waxy mutation did not affect grain yield, kernel size, or kernel hardness. Full waxy durum lines had higher kernel ash content, α‐amylase activity, and a unique nonvitreous kernel appearance. Protein quality, as evaluated by SDS microsedimentation value, gluten index, and wet gluten was slightly lower in the full waxy lines than in the other genotypes. However, comparisons with current cultivars indicated that protein quality of all derived lines remained in the range of strong gluten cultivars. Semolina yield was lowered by the waxy mutations due to lower friability that resulted in less complete separation of the endosperm from the bran. Waxy semolina was more sensitive to mechanical damage during milling, but modified tempering and milling conditions may limit the damage. Overall, quality characteristics of waxy durum grain were satisfactory and suitable for application testing.
Nonenzymatic Browning During Storage of Infant Cereals
Authors: Ramirez‐Jimenez A. , Garcia‐Villanova B. , Guerra‐Hernandez E. J. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe browning indicators furosine and color were determined in infant cereals and infant cereals containing powdered milk to evaluate the utility of these parameters for monitoring storage. Studies were made on seven infant cereal samples including both gluten and gluten‐free products. Samples were stored under laboratory conditions at 28°C for four or 16 weeks; or under modified water activity conditions at 25°C or 55°C for one, two, three, or four weeks; or under industrial conditions in air or nitrogen atmospheres at 32°C or 55°C for one, three, six, or 12 months. Furosine levels increased during the storage of infant cereals containing powdered milk under all time, temperature, and water activity (aw) conditions assayed, except drastic conditions (55°C, aw = 0.65). Color values increased in infant cereals with gluten (7‐cereal and 8‐cereal samples), regardless of milk content, when they were stored under drastic conditions (55°C or 25°C with normal or modified water activity). However, the gluten‐free infant cereals (rice‐corn and rice‐corn‐soy samples) that have a characteristic yellow color showed no increase in color during storage. The extent of the Maillard reaction was greatest in the infant cereals that included milk in their formulation.