bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of Yeast Freezing in Frozen Dough
Authors: Ribotta Pablo D. , León Alberto E. , Añón María Cristina 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe effects of freezing and frozen storage of bread dough and compressed yeast on bread quality were studied. Besides, the effects of compressed yeast freezing on cell viability, gas production and release of substances by the yeast cells were examined. Freezing and frozen storage of dough made with fresh yeast had more negative effects on baking quality than the addition of frozen yeast to dough. When the compressed yeast is frozen and stored at ‐18°C, the CO2 production decreased, while the amount of dead cells, the total protein, and the total reducing substances leached from the yeast increased as the length of yeast frozen storage increased. SDS‐PAGE showed that the substances leached from frozen yeast caused an increase in the solubility of some gluten proteins. On the other hand, size‐exclusion chromatography (SEC) pointed out that the relative amount of two protein fractions of low molecular weight leached from frozen yeast increased for longer yeast frozen storage periods. The yeast leachates had an adverse effect on loaf volume.
Determination of β‐Glucan Molecular Weight Using SEC with Calcofluor Detection in Cereal Extracts
Authors: Rimsten Lena , Stenberg Tove , Andersson Roger , Andersson Annica , Åman Per 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTA high‐performance size‐exclusion chromatography system (HPSEC) was set up with detection based on the specific binding of Calcofluor to β‐glucan for determination of amount and molecular weight of β‐glucan in different cereal extracts. To calibrate the HPSEC system, a purified β‐glucan was fractionated into narrow molecular weight ranges and the average molecular weight was determined before analysis on the HPSEC system. The detector response was similar for β‐glucans from oats and barley and appeared to be independent of molecular weight. Four different methods for extraction of β‐glucan from different cereal products were tested: two alkaline, one with hot water and added α‐amylase, and one with water and added xylanase. Inactivation of endogenous β‐glucanase was crucial for the stability of the extracts, even when extracting at high temperature or pH. Yields varied widely between the different extraction methods but average molecular weight and molecular weight distribution were similar. Extraction with sodium hydroxide generally gave a higher yield and molecular weight of β‐glucan in the extracts.
Influence of Oat β‐Glucan Preparations on the Perception of Mouthfeel and on Rheological Properties in Beverage Prototypes
Authors: Lyly Marika , Salmenkallio‐Marttila Marjatta , Suortti Tapani , Autio Karin , Poutanen Kaisa , Lähteenmäki Liisa 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe aim was to study the effect of concentration and molecular weight of four different β‐glucan preparations on the perceived sensory quality of a beverage prototype. The correlations between sensory and instrumental measures were investigated. Two of the preparations were brantype containing high molecular weight β‐glucan, two were more‐processed low molecular weight β‐glucan preparations. Twelve beverage samples containing 0.25–2% β‐glucan and one reference sample thickened with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were profiled by a sensory panel and analyzed by instrumental measurements (viscosity and molecular weight). Sensory profiles of the beverages varied at the same concentration of β‐glucan, depending on β‐glucan preparation. Beverages made with the bran‐type preparations were more viscous and had higher perceived thickness than beverages made with more‐processed, low molecular weight preparations. Moderate correlations were obtained between perceived thickness and sliminess and instrumental viscosity at all shear rates between 26 and 100/sec (r = 0.63–0.78; P ≤ 0.001). Technologically, more‐processed β‐glucan preparations are easier to add into a beverage in amounts sufficient for achieving a physiologically functional amount of β‐glucan in a product.
Hydroxypropylated Starch: Granule Subpopulation Reactivity
Authors: Stapley Jonathan A. , BeMiller James N. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTTo determine differences in the reactivity of individual starch granules based on size, maize, wheat, and potato starches were hydroxypropylated then fractionated into subpopulations containing the largest and smallest granules under conditions that minimized leaching. Molar substitution values of the fractions within each starch were similar, indicating little if any differences in reactivity of granules of different size when reacted with propylene oxide, a slow‐reacting reagent.
Characteristics of Noodles and Bread Prepared from Double‐Null Partial Waxy Wheat
Authors: Baik B.‐K. , Park C. S. , Paszczynska B. , Konzak C. F. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTDouble‐null partial waxy wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) flours were used for isolation of starch and preparation of white salted noodles and pan bread. Starch characteristics, textural properties of cooked noodles, and staling properties of bread during storage were determined and compared with those of wheat flours with regular amylose content. Starches isolated from double‐null partial waxy wheat flours contained 15.4–18.9% amylose and exhibited higher peak viscosity than starches of single‐null partial waxy and regular wheat flours, which contained 22.7–25.8% amylose. Despite higher protein content, double‐null partial waxy wheat flours, produced softer, more cohesive and less adhesive noodles than soft white wheat flours. With incorporation of partial waxy prime starches, noodles produced from reconstituted soft white wheat flours became softer, less adhesive, and more cohesive, indicating that partial waxy starches of low amylose content are responsible for the improvement of cooked white salted noodle texture. Partial waxy wheat flours with >15.1% protein produced bread of larger loaf volume and softer bread crumb even after storage than did the hard red spring wheat flour of 15.3% protein. Regardless of whether malt was used, bread baked from double‐null partial waxy wheat flours exhibited a slower firming rate during storage than bread baked from HRS wheat flour.
Staling of Bread: Role of Amylose and Amylopectin and Influence of Starch‐Degrading Enzymes
Authors: Hug‐Iten S. , Escher F. , Conde‐Petit B. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe present investigation aims at understanding the mechanism of bread firming during staling. Changes in the starch fraction due to the addition of amylases and their influence on the texture of bread crumb were studied during aging and after rebaking of stale bread. Pan bread was prepared by a conventional baking procedure. The influence of three different starch‐degrading enzymes, a conventional α‐amylase, a maltogenic α‐amylase, and a β‐amylase were investigated. The mechanical properties of bread were followed by uniaxial compression measurements. The microstructure was investigated by light microscopy, and starch transformations were assessed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and wide‐angle X‐ray powder diffraction. Firming of bread crumb and crystallization of starch are not necessarily in agreement in systems with added amylases. Reorganization of both starch fractions, amylopectin and amylose, and the increase of starch network rigidity due to increase of polymer order are important during aging. Starch‐degrading enzymes act by decreasing the structural strength of the starch phase; for instance, by preventing the recrystallization of amylopectin or by reducing the connectivity between crystalline starch phases. On the other hand, starch‐degrading enzymes may also promote the formation of a partly crystalline amylose network and, by this, contribute to a kinetic stabilization of the starch network. Based on the results, a model for bread staling is proposed, taking into account the biphasic nature of starch and the changes in both the amylose and amylopectin fraction.
Comparison of Starch Pasting Properties at Various Cooking Conditions Using the Micro Visco‐Amylo‐Graph and the Rapid Visco Analyser
Authors: Suh Dong Soon , Jane Jay‐lin 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTPasting profiles of selected starches were compared by using a Micro Visco‐Amylo‐Graph (MVA) and a Rapid Visco Analyser (RVA). Effects of cooking (heating/cooling) rate and stirring speed on starch pasting properties were examined. The pasting viscosity of a starch suspension (8%, w/w, dsb) was measured at a fast (6°C/min) and slow (1.5°C/min) cooking rate while being stirred at either 75 rpm or 160 rpm. The pasting temperatures (PT) of all starches were higher when measured at the fast cooking rate than those at the slow cooking rate, except for wheat measured by using the RVA. PT was also higher when measured at the slow stirring speed (75 rpm) than at the fast stirring speed (160 rpm) in both RVA and MVA. When stirring speed increased from 75 rpm to 160 rpm, peak viscosity of all starch pastes except potato decreased measured by using the RVA, but increased by using the MVA. In general, amylograms of these starches obtained by using the MVA showed less breakdown, but greater setback viscosity than did that obtained by using the RVA. Differences in starch pasting properties between MVA and RVA, measured at the same cooking and stirring rates, were attributed mainly to the difference in spindle structure.
Role of Gluten and Its Components in Determining Durum Semolina Dough Viscoelastic Properties
Authors: Edwards N. M. , Mulvaney S. J. , Scanlon M. G. , Dexter J. E. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTGluten was isolated from three durum wheat cultivars with a range in strength. Gluten was further fractionated to yield gliadin, glutenin and high molecular weight (HMW) and low molecular weight (LMW) glutenin subunits (GS). The gluten and various fractions were used to enrich a base semolina. Enriched dough samples were prepared at a fixed protein content using a 2‐g micromixograph. Mixing strength increased with addition of gluten. Dynamic and creep compliance responses of doughs enriched with added gluten ranked in order according to the strength of the gluten source. Gliadin addition to dough resulted in weaker mixing curves. Gliadin was unable to form a network structure, having essentially no effect on dough compliance, but it did demonstrate its contribution to the viscous nature of dough (increased tan δ). Source of the gliadin made no difference in response of moduli or compliance. Addition of glutenin to the base semolina increased the overall dough strength properties. Glutenin source did influence both dynamic and compliance results, indicating there were qualitative differences in glutenin among the three cultivars. Enrichment with both HMW‐GS and LMW‐GS increased overall dough strength. Source of HMW‐GS did not affect compliance results; source of LMW‐GS, however, did have an effect. The LMW‐2 proteins strengthened dough to a greater extent than did LMW‐1. Mechanisms responsible for dough viscoelastic properties are described in terms of reversible physical cross‐links.
Studies on Effects of Microbial Transglutaminase on Gluten Proteins of Wheat. II. Rheological Properties
Authors: Bauer Nicole , Koehler Peter , Wieser Herbert , Schieberle Peter 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe effects of microbial transglutaminase (TG) on the dough properties and the baking performance of wheat flour with strong gluten and high baking quality were studied by farinograph measurements, creep‐recovery tests with dough, extension tests with gluten, and baking tests. A very low concentration of TG caused a significant decrease in the maximum strain of the dough. This decrease was closely related to the TG concentration. Extension tests with gluten showed that increasing concentrations of TG led to a drastic decrease of the extensibility and an increase of the resistance to extension. When concentrations of TG were too high, a complete loss of dough and gluten structure was obtained. On the other hand, with low concentrations of TG, no difference could be detected between the control bread and the bread containing TG in the baking test. With higher concentrations of TG, dough handling became extremely difficult, and the loaf volume decreased substantially due to a loss of structure in the dough. Therefore, the use of TG to improve the dough properties and the baking performance is recommended for flours with weak gluten and poor baking performance.
Effect of Xanthan Gum and CMC on the Structure and Texture of Corn Flour Pellets Expanded by Microwave Heating
Authors: Gimeno E. , Moraru C. I. , Kokini J. L. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThird‐generation snacks obtained by microwave expansion of glassy cereal pellets are often hard and nonuniform and need to be improved to become acceptable to the consumer. Gums such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and xanthan gum (XG) have the ability to improve the volume, structure, and texture of expanded cereal products, due to their effects on moisture retention and rheological properties. This study investigates the effect of 1% addition of CMC and XG on the structural and mechanical properties of samples obtained by microwave expansion of glassy corn pellets. Unexpanded, glassy pellets were obtained by extrusion and subsequent equilibration at aw = 0.53 at room temperature. The equilibrated pellets were expanded by microwave heating. The addition of gums significantly improved the shape, structural and textural uniformity of the microwave‐expanded samples. These effects were attributed to the contribution of gums to the rheology and moisture sorption capacity of the matrix. It is our hypothesis that the extended hydrocolloid macromolecules interpenetrated the polymeric starch matrix and created a fine network of “holes” distributed relatively uniformly in the matrix, which served as additional nucleation sites for expansion. The conclusions of this study can be used in the design of high‐quality, fat‐free, third‐generation snacks.
Solvent Retention Capacities of Indian Wheats and Their Relationship with Cookie‐Making Quality
Authors: Ram Sewa , Singh R. P. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTNinety‐two wheat genotypes including 50 cultivars released in India and 42 germplasm lines were subjected to solvent retention capacity (SRC) tests using 1 g of flour and 1 g of whole meal to see the relationship with cookie‐making quality and the utility in breeding programs. Very high negative correlations (P < 0.001) were observed between cookie diameter and spread factor and alkaline water retention capacity (AWRC), and solvent retention capacities of both flour and whole meal samples. Multiple regression analysis showed that AWRC explained 43.8%, sodium carbonate SRC 27.3%, lactic acid SRC 15.1%, and protein content 13.8% of the total variability (multiple r = 0.87) in cookie diameter. Total variability (multiple r = 0.85) in spread factor was explained 40.3% by AWRC, 27.4% by SODSRC, 14.5% by LASRC, and 17.8% by protein content. When the technique was further used to reduce the number of parameters contributing to cookie diameter, AWRC explained 67.2% of the total variability (multiple r = 0.85) and the rest by lactic acid SRC and protein content. Surprisingly, multiple regression analysis of whole meal samples exhibited that lactic acid SRC and sodium carbonate SRC explained 88 and 12%, respectively, of the total variability (multiple r = 0.76) in cookie diameter and 78 and 22%, respectively, of the total variability (multiple r = 0.71) in spread factor. Among the soft wheat flour samples selected based on W > 7.70 cm, pentosan content as revealed by sucrose SRC explained 87.7% of the total variability (multiple r = 0.54) of cookie diameter and 83.8% of total variability (multiple r = 0.52) in spread factor. Clustering of genotypes based on SRC profiles using both flour and whole meal produced clusters with similar average cookie diameter and spread factor. The data clearly demonstrate that whole meal tests can be used in screening the recombinant lines as well as in selecting desirable genotypes for making crosses to enhance cookie‐making quality.
Effect of Baking Method and Fermentation on Folate Content of Rye and Wheat Breads
Authors: Kariluoto Susanna , Vahteristo Liisa , Salovaara Hannu , Katina Kati , Liukkonen Kirsi‐Helena , Piironen Vieno 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe effect of baking method on folates of rye and wheat breads, as well as the effect of sourdough fermentation of rye, were examined. Sourdough fermentations were performed both with and without added yeast, and samples were taken throughout the baking process. Samples were analyzed microbiologically for their total folate content after trienzyme extraction. Individual folate vitamers were determined by HPLC after affinity chromatographic purification. The lowest folate contents for both rye and wheat breads were found from breads baked without added yeast. Total folate content increased considerably during sourdough fermentation due to increased amounts of 10‐HCO‐H2folate, 5‐CH3‐H4folate, and 5‐HCO‐H4folate. Baker's yeast contributed markedly to the final folate content of bread by synthesizing folates during fermentation. Proofing did not influence total folate content but changes in vitamer distribution were observed. Folate losses in baking were ≈25%. The variety of sourdoughs and baking processes obviously lead to great variation in folate content of rye breads. The possibilities to enhance natural folate content of rye bread by improving folate retention in technological processes and by screening and combining suitable yeasts and lactic acid bacteria should be further investigated.
Application of High‐Intensity Ultrasound and Surfactants in Rice Starch Isolation
Authors: Wang Linfeng , Wang Ya‐Jane 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTHigh‐intensity ultrasound was evaluated as an alternative method to isolate rice starch without the use of chemicals as in the traditional alkaline steeping method. Surfactants, including sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL), and Tween 80, at 0.1, 0.3, or 0.5% combined with high‐intensity ultrasound were also investigated for rice starch isolation. A rice flour slurry (33%) was subjected to sonication for 15, 30, or 60 min at an amplitude of 25, 50, or 75% and at 40 or 50°C. The starch yield was not significantly affected by the treatment temperature and ranged from 46.7 to 76.2% (starch dry basis) after the sonication treatment; the protein and damaged starch contents of the isolated starches were 0.9–1.7% and 3.1–3.5% (dry basis), respectively. The combination of 0.5% SDS and high‐intensity ultrasound improved the starch yield to 84.9% with low residual protein, however, little improvement was observed with SSL or Tween 80. The pasting properties of isolated starch as measured by a Rapid Visco‐Analyser were affected by the treatment temperature and by the amount of residual protein and damaged starch. The thermal properties of the isolated starch were not changed by sonication and the amylose content remained unchanged. The surface of the isolated starch was not damaged by sonication as shown by scanning electron microscopy. High‐intensity ultrasound, alone or combined with SDS, showed a great potential for rice starch isolation in a short period of time without generating alkaline effluent.
Influence of Nitrogen Fertilizer Treatments on Spring Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Flour Characteristics and Effect on Fresh and Frozen Dough Quality
Authors: Boehm David J. , Berzonsky William A. , Bhattacharya Monisha 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTGrowers are targeting hard red spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (HRSW) for frozen dough end uses. Consequently, it is important to determine whether increasing nitrogen (N) fertilizer rates and grain protein content (GPC) improve frozen dough quality. Four HRSW cultivars were grown in low‐N soils at three locations over two years in North Dakota and fertilized with N rates of 0 kg/ha, 67.2 kg/ha, and 134.4 kg/ha. End use characteristics were analyzed using farinograph, extensigraph, and baking tests. Fresh and frozen doughs were analyzed to determine the effects of N treatments on frozen storage. A cultivar × N treatment interaction existed for extensigram curve area of fresh dough. A significant increase in GPC existed between the 0 and 67.2 kg/ha N treatments. Farinograph water absorption, arrival times, and peak times increased significantly at the 67.2 kg/ha N treatment. Bread loaf volume of fresh dough increased significantly with all treatments, while loaf volume of frozen dough increased significantly only at the 67.2 kg/ha N treatment. Therefore, aside from fresh dough loaf volume, there appears to be no improvement in frozen dough quality with the use of higher than typical N application.
Optimizing a Small‐Scale Corn‐Starch Extraction Method for Use in the Laboratory
Authors: Ji Y. , Seetharaman K. , White P. J. 
Published: June 2007

ABSTRACTThe objectives of this experiment were to determine the effects of altering starch extraction procedures designed for use in the laboratory on starch yield, protein content, and thermal properties. Public Corn Belt inbred line Mo17 was used in this study. The altered procedures that were examined included steeping time (24, 48, or 72 hr), numbers of corn kernels extracted (2, 5, or 10 kernels), and isolation method (sedimentation or centrifugation). Starch thermal properties were obtained by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Starch yield and protein content were significantly different among the experimental treatments. In general, more kernels, and sedimentation rather than centrifugation, resulted in greater yields. Also, treatments involving more kernels or sedimentation rather than centrifugation, yielded starch with the lowest protein content. Starch extracted after steeping for 24 hr and purified by the sedimentation method had the lowest gelatinization onset temperature (by DSC) and the widest gelatinization temperature range among the treatments. The energy required to gelatinize starch did not differ among the treatments. The differences among treatments in onset temperature and temperature range were probably caused by annealing of starch that occurs over time, during steeping. Therefore, to obtain the purest starch quality, this study suggests that sedimentation is preferred over centrifugation, and 10 kernels is preferred over 2 or 5. Furthermore, soaking the seeds for less than 24 hr is preferred if minimal annealing is desired.