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    Wheat bran possesses diverse nutritional and functional properties. In this study, wheat bran aqueous extract (WBE) was produced and thoroughly characterized as a functional ingredient and improver for bakery application. The WBE contained 50.3% total carbohydrate, 24.5% protein, 13.0% ash, 6.7% soluble fiber, 2.9% insoluble fiber, and 0.5% β-glucan. Notably, adding 7.5% WBE significantly increased the bread-specific volume to 4.84 cm3/g, compared with the control of 4.18 cm3/g. Adding WBE also resulted in a remarkable improvement in dough properties. The WBE-enriched dough showed increased peak, setback, breakdown, and final viscosities, along with higher storage and loss modulus. Scanning electron microscopy analysis further revealed that the WBE promoted the aggregation of protein and starch within the dough. The extractable gliadin to glutenin ratio increased with 5 and 7.5% WBE additions, compared with the control and 2.5% WBE addition. WBE did not significantly alter the starch gelatinization temperature or dough extension properties. These findings demonstrate that the inclusion of WBE in wheat flour is a promising approach for producing high-quality bread that is enriched with dietary fiber and protein.

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    Cheng Li, Gengjun Chen, Michael Tilley, Richard Chen, Mayra Perez-Fajardo, Xiaorong Wu, Yonghui Li. Enhancing Gluten Network Formation and Bread-Making Performance of Wheat Flour Using Wheat Bran Aqueous Extract. Foods (Basel, Switzerland). 2024 May 10;13(10)


    PMID: 38790779

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