통밀빵 제조에 적합한 통밀가루 품질지표 규명

Abstract

Purpose: This study was to identify the major quality parameters of whole wheat flour suitable for making whole wheat bread. Methods: The commercial twelve whole wheat flour samples were analyzed for physicochemical characteristics and bread-baking performance. Results: The tested samples showed a wide range of ash contents, water, sodium carbonate solvent retention capacity (SRC), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-sedimentation volumes, particle sizes, and colors. The bread-making performance of the flours also showed significant variations in crumb colors, dough heights, bread heights, and bread volumes. The correlation and principal component analyses of the quality characteristics of whole wheat flour and whole wheat bread showed that the dough height and the bread height and volume correlated negatively with the ash content and water SRC but positively with the SDS sedimentation of the whole wheat flour. However, the firmness of the bread showed the opposite relationship. Conclusion: In conclusion, the ash content, water SRC, and SDS sedimentation volume of the whole wheat flour can be used as valuable indicators to predict the quality of the whole wheat bread.