Influence of black tea fractions addition on dough characteristics, textural properties and shelf life of wheat bread

Theanine (T) and polyphenols (P) enriched fractions obtained from decaffeinated black tea dust by fractionation on a XAD resin, were incorporated into wheat bread formulation. The effect on dough properties and quality characteristics of supplemented breads was investigated. The development time and mixing resistance of dough was significantly increased by P fraction addition, indicating a stronger dough structure. P inhibited the Gram-positive bacteria, while E. coli was only inhibited by T fraction. Addition of P fraction provided an extension of bread shelf life up to 4 days as compared to control bread, while T fraction increased shelf life for 1 day. P fraction hindered the retrogradation of amylopectin which had no antifirming effect in bread. During storage, starch retrogradation in P bread crumbs was significantly retarded as compared with the control. P fraction produced darker, harder and coarser crumb structure and lower loaf volume. Crumb hardness was negatively correlated with bread volume (r=−0.90, p<0.05). The electronic nose system discriminated the bread odor based on the fraction used. Bread samples of different storage times were distinguished by e-nose with discrimination index above 90

Type and Amount of Legume Protein Concentrate Influencing the Technological, Nutritional, and Sensorial Properties of Wheat Bread

Plant protein concentrates are used to enhance the nutritional quality of bread and to respond to the demand of consumers with respect to increased protein intake. In the present study, bread samples were produced using pea protein concentrate (PP) and soy protein concentrate (SP) substituting wheat flour by 5%, 10%, and 15%. The protein levels were between 1.2- and 1.7-fold (PP) and 1.1- and 1.3-fold (SP) higher than the control bread. The incorporation of 10% and 15% PP allowed for the achievement of a &ldquo;high protein&rdquo; claim. Water absorption was correlated with the protein contents of the breads (r = 0.9441). The decrease in bread volume was higher for the PP than SP incorporations, and it was highly negatively correlated with the protein content (r = &minus;0.9356). Soy breads had a softer crumb than pea breads. The total change in crumb colour was higher in the PP than SP breads. The soy breads had an overall acceptability between 6.3 and 6.8, which did not differ (p &gt; 0.05) from the control. PP breads were statistically less liked (p &lt; 0.05). The results underlined that the choice of the type and amount of protein concentrates influenced the bread properties differently

Oat protein concentrate as alternative ingredient for non-dairy yoghurt-type product

BACKGROUND: During the industrial production of β-glucan, a protein-rich fraction remains as a by-product. Recovery of this protein as oat protein concentrate (OPC) results in a source of cereal protein for food and improves the overall economy of the process. In this study, a yoghurt-type product is developed by lactic acid fermentation of an OPC suspension after subjecting to heat treatment to assure starch gelatinization. RESULTS: In detail, the process of yoghurt production involved an initial heating step to 90 °C, subsequently followed by 24 h fermentation with a starter culture consisting of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus und Streptococcus thermophilus. The resulting yoghurt-type product was mildly sour (pH-value 4.2) with a certain amount of lactic acid (3.3±0.2 g kg-1) and contained 4.9∙106 cfu g-1 of lactobacillus after 24 h of fermentation. SEM revealed a porous network presumably built up from the gelatinized starch fraction containing aggregated structures in-between which were assumed to be aggregated oat proteins. Moreover, to a limited extent, proteolysis occurred during fermentation. Thus, some of the proteolytic enzymes being present in the yoghurt culture cleaved oat protein and released peptides. However, the effect on essential amino acids was small. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide a deeper knowledge into the role of starch and protein in fermented OPC yoghurts. The structure of fermented OPC verifies the applicability of oat protein as an alternative source for yoghurt-type products

The Influence of the Technological Process on Improving the Acceptability of Bread Enriched with Pea Protein, Hemp and Sea Buckthorn Press Cake

The current consumption trends of plant based functional products have encouraged researchers and industry to study the production of protein enriched bakery products as a source of protein. In the context of the circular economy, the press cakes remaining after extraction of juices/oil from plants such as sea buckthorn or hemp can be valorized as they are rich in proteins, fibers and many bioactive compounds. Their use in bread making is a good solution to enrich the nutritional value of bread. Pea protein concentrate, hemp and sea buckthorn ingredients from press cakes by-products were added to whole wheat flour in different percentages and combinations (2% pea protein concentrate; 1% pea + 2% sea buckthorn ingredients; 1% pea + 2% hemp ingredients). Bread samples were obtained through three technological methods: one phase baking process (dough), two phases (sponge and dough) and one phase with dried sourdough added directly into the dough. A control sample (100% wheat whole flour) was considered. The mixtures of whole wheat flour and plant protein ingredients were rheologically tested. The bread samples were physicochemically analyzed (protein, fat, carbohydrates, energy value) and sensory characteristics were evaluated (texture, color and overall acceptability). The changes in the physicochemical characteristics, rheology behavior, microstructure and sensory quality were evaluated and compared. The energy from protein varied from 17.26 to 19.34% which means that all the samples can be considered “a source of protein”. Hardness decreased in samples with sponge and dried sourdough which reflect the importance of technology in keeping the freshness of the product. The most appreciated were the samples with pea protein concentrate, with hemp ingredient obtained through an indirect bread making process and the sample with sea buckthorn ingredient prepared through a direct bread making process using dried sourdough

Foods with increased protein content:A qualitative study on European consumer preferences and perceptions

Foods with increased protein content have rapidly become one of the fastest-growing product categories targeting image- and health-focused consumers. However, it is not clear whether consumers really understand the difference between ‘inherently rich in protein’ and ‘artificially increased protein’. This study used a qualitative focus group approach to investigate the consumer preferences and perceptions of foods with increased protein content among mixed-age and older population in four European countries. In total fifty-two participants were involved in the study. Understanding of the concept of foods with ‘increased protein’ content was limited. Both older and mixed-age participants could not differentiate between natural sources of protein and foods with increased protein content, no matter whether foods with animal or plant proteins were mentioned. Older participants expressed more scepticism towards foods with increased protein content than mixed-age participants. The combination of protein type and food carrier closer to conventional foods received more acceptance among both older and mixed-age participants. Future use and acceptance of foods with increased protein content will depend on the extent to which consumer concerns about incorporating additional protein into a diet can be responded