Abstract
Summary Brown defatted flaxseed meal (FM) was decolourised by dilute hydrogen peroxide (HP). The bleachability was evaluated as function of the FM concentration (2.5%, 5% and 10%), HP concentrations (1%, 2% and 3%), pH (3, 6, 7 and 9), temperature (25, 50 and 75 °C) and reaction time (2, 5 and 10 min). The product whiteness and yellowness were better at pH 9% and 3% HP concentration. The bleachability was enhanced by increasing the temperature but was inversely proportional to the meal concentration. The colour L* value was the highest at 2.5% FM, 3% HP, pH 9 and 10 min at 75 °C (L* = 74.82 ± 0.56) and was the lowest at 10% FM, 1% HP, pH 3 at 25 °C during 10 min (L* = 36.17 ± 0.45). These results may be exploited to improve the profitability of the flax sector using bleached meal as ingredient in food formulations.
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