Flour Research Articles

Survival of encapsulated Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotics on soft bread throughout gastrointestinal tract transit: Physicochemical characteristics, sensory profile, and functional activity

Bread is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world and is part of the regular diet in many countries. However, white flour bread lacks many valuable nutrients. Inclusion of probiotics can result on bread's quality improvement, but their viability is often affected by food processing and digestion. In this study, maltodextrin and sweet whey were used to encapsulate Lactiplantibacillus plantarum via spray drying. The effect on probiotics survival during heating, storage, and gastrointestinal tract transit, simulated by the INFOGEST in vitro digestion model, was studied. Quality characteristics, sensory analysis, and consumer acceptance were also evaluated. Spray dried bacteria survived in bread during baking at 180 °C and 15 day-storage with a final viability of 7.6 log CFU/g. Encapsulation also ensured the survival of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum during digestion (6.1 log CFU/g), allowing them to be released in the small intestine to exert their health benefits. A difference in bacterial viability between bread crust and crumb was observed, related to oxygen availability and moisture content. A sensory panel did not identify significant differences between bread produced with and without encapsulated bacteria. These results provide new insights regarding addition of encapsulated probiotics for developing functional bakery products favored by consumers.

The Effect Jicama Flour Substitution On The Quality Of Coconut Root Cake

Coconut root dry cakes or cactus cakes are dry cakes made from white glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, sugar and eggs which are stirred together then fried using a tool by pressing or turning a lever where the spuid is directed into medium hot oil, then the mixture is fried until ripe. This research is motivated by the use of local food ingredients, namely jicama, which is still lacking. Jicama is made into flour to be varied into one of the pastries, namely coconut root cake. The aim of this research was to analyze the effect of 0%, 15%, 30% and 45% substitution of jicama flour on the quality of coconut root cake in terms of shape, color, aroma, texture and taste. This type of research is a pure experiment using a completely randomized design (CRD) method and three repetitions. The data source in this research was obtained from 3 limited expert panelists, namely lecturers at the Department of Family Welfare Science, Culinary Education Concentration, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Padang State University. The tool used to collect data was a questionnaire containing questions regarding the quality of coconut root cake. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, if Fcount≥Ftable then continued with the Duncan Test. The results of this research show that there is a real influence on the quality of color and texture of coconut root cake, while there is no significant difference in the quality of shape, aroma and taste. It can be concluded that the best quality test results for coconut root cake were in treatment X1 with 15% jicama flour substitution.

Challenges to Increasing Dietary Fiber in White Flour and Bread.

Increasing the intake of dietary fiber from staple foods is a key strategy to improve the health of consumers. White bread is an attractive vehicle to deliver increased fiber as it is widely consumed and available to all socio-economic groups. However, fiber only accounts for about 4% of the dry weight of white flour and bread compared to 10-15% in whole grain bread and flour. We therefore discuss the challenges and barriers to developing and exploiting new types of wheat with high fiber content in white flour. These include defining and quantifying individual fiber components and understanding how they are affected by genetic and environmental factors. Rapid high throughput assays suitable for determining fiber content during plant breeding and in grain-utilizing industries are urgently required, while the impact of fiber amount and composition on flour processing quality needs to be understood. Overcoming these challenges should have significant effects on human health.

Characteristics of freeze‐dried white cheese powder and utilisation in bread formulation

SummaryFreeze‐dried white cheese powder was produced using WPI (Whey protein isolate) and CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose) and applied in bread production. The optimal formulation ratio of WPI and CMC in freeze‐dried white cheese powder was determined as 5% and 1% (w/w) based on powder properties. Quality characteristics of bread were examined by replacement of white flour with white cheese powder at 10%, 15% and 20%. The addition of CMC provided a significant increase in centrifugal stability (97.18%) and kinetic stability (97.25%) of white cheese emulsions. In powders, CMC reduced water activity, potentially contributing to quality preservation during shelf‐life. The powder with CMC indicated a lighter colour and incorporating the powder into bread formulations resulted in lower L* values and higher a* values compared to the control bread. Texture properties of bread were significantly affected by amount of the powder. The study indicated that white cheeses approaching expiration date can be used in the food industry by converting them into a value‐added product, white cheese powder, using the freeze‐drying technique.

Effect of White Rice Flour in the Formulation Development and Evaluation of Sumatriptan Succinate Floating Microspheres by Modified Emulsion Solvent Diffusion Method

A sustained release system for Sumatriptan designed to increase its residence time in the stomach without contact with the Microspheres was achieved through the preparation of floating Microspheres by the Modified Emulsion solvent Diffusion method. In the present study attempt has been made to develop sustained released drug delivery system by formulating the floating Microspheres of Sumatriptan using White Rice Flour powder as a natural polymer which is biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, economically cheap cost, devoid of adverse and side effects and easily availability. Sumatriptan Succinate is the succinate salt form of sumatriptan, a member of the triptan class of compounds with anti-migraine property. Sumatriptan succinate selectively binds to and activates serotonin 5-HT1 receptors. The 12 batches of floating Microspheres (MF1 to MF12) were formulated by Modified Emulsion solvent Diffusion method using different ratio of polymers like White Rice Flour power, HPMC K4M and Carbopol. The formulated Microspheres were evaluated by means of different parameters like shape and density of Microsphere, drug content uniformity, In-vitro buoyancy, swelling Index, In-vitro dissolution studies. The formulation MF6 has better sustained release when compared other formulations, hence we conclude that the combination of White Rice Flour powder, HPMC K4M shows better Gastric retention time which sustains the release of the dosage form.

Effect of the Proportion of Rice Flour; Modified White Corn Flour (Zea mays L) and Addition of Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) to Vermicelli Characteristics

Vermicelli, a form of food diversification from rice, was investigated in this study using modified rice flour and white corn flour (Zea mays L). The modification of white corn flour, employing the BIMO-CF starter containing various lactic acid bacteria, aimed to increase amylose levels. Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) was added to improve the vermicelli's physical properties, including stickiness, color, hardness, and chewiness. A 2-factor Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with two replicates was utilized. Data were analyzed using ANOVA at a 5% significance level, followed by a DMRT 5% post-hoc test if significant effects were observed. Results demonstrated significant interactions between the proportions of rice flour, modified white corn flour, and STPP on vermicelli’s water content, ash content, protein content, starch content, amylose content, elasticity, and rehydration power. The optimal treatment was a combination of rice flour and modified white corn flour in a 50:50 ratio with 0.3% STPP, resulting in vermicelli with 8.65% water content, 0.72% ash content, 5.60% protein content, 52.5% elasticity, 127.5% rehydration power, and average sensory scores of 4.04 for color, 4.20 for aroma, 3.88 for taste, and 4.16 for texture, indicating favorable consumer acceptance.

Karakteristik Sensori Tepung Jewawut dengan Perendaman Anti-browning Agent

The purpose of this study was to determine the sensory properties of jewawut flour by soaking citric acid as an anti-browning agent. The study was an experimental study using a two-factorial Complete Randomized Design three repeats. The variables of the study were concentration (A) consisting of 1.5% (A1), 2% (A2), 2.5% (A3) and soaking duration (B), and soaking duration (B) consisting of 30 minutes (B1), 45 minutes (B2), and 60 minutes (B3). Data collection through observation and measurement of sensory parameters including color, aroma, and texture using the hedonic method. The results showed that the sensory properties of jewawut flour with citric acid soaking both color, texture, and aroma were favored by the panelists, which were on a scale of 4 (likes). The color of the white jewawut flour is slightly yellowish, the texture is very soft (mesh size 60), and the distinctive aroma that remains smelled. The addition of citric acid as an inhibitor of the browning reaction has an effect by producing a brighter flour color as the concentration increases (1.5-2.5%), the texture also gets softer. However, in terms of aroma, the addition of citric acid with a high concentration will affect the aroma of flour to sour.

Frequency of consumption of selected foods by people with acne vulgaris.

Acne is an inflammatory disease affecting adolescents during puberty, but also adults. Determinants of acne may include genetic predisposition as well as diet. The Western diet is rich in processed products with low nutrient density, resulting in a lack of supply of many essential minerals that are needed for the body to function properly. The aim of this study was to assess the dietary behaviour of people with acne vulgaris and respondents' selfassessment of the severity of acne lesions after consumption of selected products. The study was carried out by means of an online, self-administered questionnaire, a link to which was inserted in group of people struggling with acne on a social network. More than half of the respondents said that acne was present in their parents. Almost 91% of the women surveyed said that acne lesions were exacerbated before menstruation. Respondents were most often treated by a dermatologist. The most common foods consumed by the respondents were milk and milk products and wheat bread. The least frequently consumed products were: sultanas, cornflakes, alcohol and fizzy drinks. Statistical analysis showed a strong strength of association between consumption of white rice, fast food, omega-6-rich oils on the severity of acne lesions, while sultana consumption was very strong correlated. In addition, the study showed an almost certain correlation regarding the consumption of white flour pasta on acne lesions. Statistical analysis showed a relationship between the consumption of white rice, white flour pasta, fast food products, sultanas, oils rich in omega-6 fats and the exacerbation of acne lesions.

Structure-function relationship of oat flour fractions when blended with wheat flour: Instrumental and nutritional quality characterization of resulting breads.

The present work investigated the structure-function relationship of dry fractionated oat flour (DFOF) as a techno-functional ingredient using bread as a model system. Mechanically, DFOF fractions (F), that is, F1: <224µm, F2: 250-280µm, F3: 280-500µm, F4: 500-600µm, and whole oat flour (F5) were blended with white wheat flour at 10%, 30%, and 50% substitution levels for bread making. The blended flours, doughs, and bread samples were assessed for their techno-functional, nutritional, and structural characteristics. The results of Mixolab and the Rapid Visco Analyzer show that the 50% substituted F3 fraction exhibits the highest water absorption properties (69.53%), whereas the 50% F1 fraction exhibits the highest peak viscosity of the past slurry. Analysis of bread samples revealed a lower particle size of DFOF fractions and higher supplementation levels, increased β-glucan levels (0.13-1.29g/100 bread (db), reduced fermentable monosaccharides, that is, glucose (1.44-0.33g/100g), and fructose (1.06-0.28g/100g). The effect of particle size surpassed the substitution level effect on bread volume reduction. The lowest hardness value for F1 is 10%, and the highest value for F2 is 50%. The total number of cells in the bread slice decreased from the control to the F4 fraction (50%). Multi-criteria analysis indicated that DFOF fractions produced breads with similar structure and higher nutritional value developed from white wheat flour. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The use of mechanically fractionated oat flours fractions in white wheat flour breads can improve the nutritional profile without affecting the physical properties of the bread product. Based on the oat flour fractions, bakers and food processing companies can tailor the bread formulations for high β-glucan, high fiber, and low reduced sugar claims.

Folate and synthetic folic acid content in Canadian fortified foods two decades after mandatory fortification.

In 1998, Health Canada mandated folic acid fortification of white flour and enriched grain products to prevent neural tube defects. At the time, neither the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) nor product labels reflected the actual folate content of foods. We aimed to assess if 20 years post-fortification, the CNF values for total folate and synthetic folic acid accurately reflect amounts determined by direct analysis. Using the 2001 Food Expenditure Survey and ACNielsen Company data, we identified 10-15 of the most purchased fortified foods across seven food categories in Canada. Total folate concentrations were determined by tri-enzyme digestion and microbial assay. Folic acid concentrations were determined using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Except for "cooked pastas", mean total folate content of foods (n=89) were significantly higher than CNF values across categories (p<0.05), reflecting 167% ± 54% of CNF values. Similarly, mean folic acid content of foods was higher than CNF values for all categories except "cooked pastas" (p<0.05), with a mean of 188% ± 94% of CNF values; the latter CNF values included uncooked pasta. In sum, 20 years post-fortification, and 10 years since the last direct measurement, CNF and product label values still underestimate actual total folate and the folic acid content of foods. These findings emphasize that dietary estimates established using the CNF may significantly underestimate actual intakes and thus caution should be exercised when interpreting estimates of nutritional adequacy based on these values.

Exploring Corn Cob Gasification as a Low-Carbon Technology in the Corn Flour Industry in Mexico

In 2021, Mexico produced approximately 24.2 million tons of white corn, generating 3.6 million tons of corn cob residue. The final disposal of corn cob poses an environmental challenge in certain regions. This study examines the technical–economic feasibility and the greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation potential of integrating a small-scale cogenerating gasifier fueled by corn cob into a nixtamalized corn flour manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This integration enables the generation of heat and electricity from the produced synthesis gas. Moreover, the process yields residual carbon, which can be used as biochar for soil restoration and removing atmospheric CO2. This option holds significance for the corn flour agroindustry in Mexico, as, in 2021, it consumed approximately 601.9 GWh of electrical energy and 938,279 GJ of thermal energy from LP Gas in its manufacturing processes to produce 2.6 million tons of nixtamalized white corn flour. These processes contributed to a total emission of 410,232 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. The findings of this study demonstrate a cumulative reduction of 51.7% in CO2 emissions, resulting in economic benefits of USD 85,401 in 2017 for a case study SME that annually produces 1039 tons of corn flour. This study reveals the integration of a gasifier–cogenerator system fueled by corn cob as an economically viable low-carbon technology in the corn flour manufacturing industry.

Development of a yeast‐free bread using legume and nut flours in a gluten‐free flour: Techno‐functional characteristics and sensory evaluation

SummaryThis study aimed to investigate the effect of combined use of legume and nut flours on physical, nutritional and sensory properties of yeast‐free bread by substituting gluten‐free flour with hazelnut and white bean flours. Yeast‐free bread containing a mixture of 30% hazelnut and white bean flours was found to have the lowest hardness (9.04 N) and the largest specific volume (1.51 mL g−1) compared to the reference gluten‐free bread (18 N and 1.43 mL g−1) using a mixture design. Hazelnut and bean flours improved the in vitro starch digestion, reducing rapidly digestible starch by 29% and increasing resistant starch compared to the reference bread. Free choice profiling sensory analysis revealed that the developed breads containing nuts and legumes differed from the standard gluten‐free formulation and a commercial product available on the market. The combined use of bean and hazelnut flours was demonstrated as functional ingredients for enhancement of nutritional, sensory and textural aspects.

PENGARUH SUBTITUSI TEPUNG SORGUM PUTIH DALAM PEMBUATAN VANILLA CUPCAKE TERHADAP KUALITAS FISIK DAN DAYA TERIMA KONSUMEN

This research seeks to analyze the impacts of substituting white sorghum flour in the making of vanilla cupcakes on both their physical quality and consumer acceptance. This research was carried out at the Pastry and Bakery Laboratory of Culinary Education, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Jakarta in July 2022 - January 2024. The method used in this research is the experimental method involving vanilla cupcakes with white sorghum flour substitution of 20 percent, 30 percent, and 40 percent. A consumer acceptability test was conducted on 30 semi-trained panelists evaluating various organoleptic aspects. The statistical analysis, utilizing Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for the physical quality test, revealed a significant influence of white sorghum flour substitutions (20%, 30%, and 40%) on both cupcakes rising power and stability. After conducting the Friedman Test on several aspects, results showed that there is no statistically significant difference between treatments on these following aspects: 1) the color of crumbs; 2) sorghum aroma; 3) sweetness; and 4) the texture of the top of the cupcake. On the other hand, the test showed that there is a statistically significant difference between treatments on the following aspects: 1) butter aroma; 2) the taste of sorghum; 3) crumbs texture; and 4) the color of the top of the cupcake. Further investigation using Tukey's test is necessary for the aspects with observed differences. Ultimately, the most preferred product was the vanilla cupcakes with a 20 percent sorghum flour substitution.Keywords: consumer acceptability, physical quality, vanilla cupcake, white sorghum flour

Effect of size reduction methods on raw and microwave-parboiled white sorghum and their physico-chemical, functional, rheological, and structural characteristics

There is a growing trend to ameliorate local flour sources to substitute wheat flour. Sorghum grain's nutritional profile is comparable to that of wheat but it is gluten-free and can be consumed by celiac patients. They can be used to provide much-needed healthy alternatives to the grain industry. Hammer, burr, and ball mills were utilized for polished raw and parboiled sorghum flour production to study the effect of various milling techniques on sorghum flour properties. The physico-chemical, functional, rheological, and structural attributes of the different milled white sorghum flours were analyzed. The highest recovery of sorghum flour was from the ball mill 97.46 ± 0.48% and 97.43 ± 0.26% for raw and microwave parboiled sorghum flour, respectively. The particle size of the flour samples produced by the hammer mill have lower geometric mean diameters (raw - 64.26 ± 1.26 μm, and microwave parboiled - 108.93 ± 1.92 μm) than those obtained using other mills. Considering that, particle size is a major determinant of quality. While porosity increased, bulk and true density decreased at higher particle. There is a less significant difference in proximate composition among the samples. The crystallinity value of raw samples follows the order ball mill (BA) (34.08%) > burr mill (BU) (31.54) > hammer mill (HM) (28.96%), and microwave parboiled samples follow the order parboiled ball mill (PBA) (13.58%) > parboiled burr (PBU) (12.86%) > parboiled hammer (PHM) (11.25%). The thermal, and pasting characteristics of the polished raw and microwave-parboiled white sorghum flours were considerably influenced by the type of mills.

Physicochemical, nutritional and organoleptic characteristics of cookies based on water chestnut (Trapa natans) and wheat

The water chestnut flour has massive potential to replace the white flour for the development of value-added food products. In the present research work water chestnut flour was combined with white flour at different levels, i.e. 0 (T0), 15 (T1), 30 (T2), 45 (T3) and 60 % (T4), to develop nutritional cookies. The influence of the water chestnut flour concentration on the obtained cookie's physiochemical features was investigated. The cookie's diameter and thickness exhibited a significant increase as a result of the replacement. The fiber and ash contents progressively increased from 2.8 ± 0.1 % and 1.3 ± 0.1 % in the case of T0, to 6.1 ± 0.1 % and 2.2 ± 0.1 % for T4, respectively. Meanwhile, the moisture, protein and fat contents of cookies decreased. A significant increase in K, Mg, Zn, Fe, P and Cu was observed with values 98.3 ± 0.1, 21.5 ± 0.2, 2.0 ± 0.2, 3.0 ± 0.2, 48.6 ± 0.4 and 2.3 ± 0.02 mg/100 g, respectively in T4 cookies. The organoleptic analysis showed that control cookies got the highest scores for all these parameters, whereas cookies with 60 % water chestnut flour got the lowest scores. For T1 and T2 formulations, acceptable scores were collected, justifying that a 15 to 30 % replacement level of water chestnut flour with white flour could be proposed to develop good quality nutritious cookies.

Electrochemical determination of fenitrothion pesticide based on ultrathin manganese oxide nanowires/molybdenum titanium carbide MXene ionic nanocomposite and molecularly imprinting polymer

A novel molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor is presented based on one-dimensional ultrathin manganese oxide nanowires/two-dimensional molybdenum titanium carbide MXene (MnO2NWs@Mo2TiC2 MXene) for fenitrothion (FEN) determination. After the synthesis of MnO2NWs@Mo2TiC2 MXene ionic nanocomposite was successfully completed with a facile hydrothermal and the pillaring methods, a new type molecular imprinted electrochemical sensor based on MnO2NWs@Mo2TiC2 MXene was constructed with cyclic voltammetry (CV) polymerization including pyrrole monomer and FEN target molecule. After the characterization studies including spectroscopic, electrochemical and microscopic methods, the analytical applications of the prepared sensor were performed. A linearity of 1.0×10−9–2.0×10−8 mol L−1 was obtained and the values of the quantification limit (LOQ) and the detection limit (LOD) were 1.0×10−9 mol L−1 and 3.0×10−10 mol L−1, respectively. The studies of selectivity, stability and reproducibility of the constructed sensor based on MnO2NWs@Mo2TiC2 nanocomposite and molecularly imprinting polymer (MIP) were carried out in detail. Finally, the developed sensor was applied to white flour samples with the values close to 100%.Graphical

Exploring the Proximate Composition, Antioxidant Content, Glycemic Index, and Microbiological Analysis of Idiyappam Enriched with Black Rice (Oryza sativa L. indica) Flour

ABSTRACT: Notwithstanding being rich in numerous antioxidant components, black rice flour hasn't been frequently used in the manufacture of food goods. This study aimed to create idiyappam, examine its proximate compositions, minerals, antioxidant, glycemic, organoleptic and shelf-life attributes. The study focused on evaluating these qualities in idiyappam produced with various replacement levels of black rice flour and white rice flour, in various proportions with 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. The findings showed that the idiyappam with 100% raw black rice flour (BRFI4) had significantly higher levels of total dietary fiber, protein but can be found that it has a lowest of moisture content, while carbohydrates and fat content can be seen more in BRFI1. There were noticeable differences in mineral composition among the various formulations. BRFI4 exhibited strong antioxidant potential, and all formulations had a low glycemic index. BRFI3 received superior sensory ratings compared to the other idiyappam variations. The shelf-life study revealed substantial variation among the idiyappam formulations after 5 days of storage. This study highlights that incorporating black rice flour into idiyappam not only enhances the levels of protein, dietary fiber, but also results in low glycemic index values and favorable organoleptic evaluations, particularly up to a 75% substitution level.

The Pengaruh Germinasi terhadap Sifat Fisikokimia dan Organoleptik Flakes Tepung Kedelai Putih (Glycine max L.)

Flakes were included in ready-to-eat food and can be consumed as a main meal or a snack. Flakes need to have good nutritional content and be high in protein for breakfast. Soybean flour can be utilized as a vegetable protein. This study employed germinated white soybeans and white glutinous rice flour. Germination is an active process of embryonic development in which the seed coat breaks, causing new individuals to grow. Refined soy flour was used to increase protein and antioxidant activity, as well as flavonoid content in the flakes. The study aimed to determine the best formulation and the effects of soybean germination time and variations in the concentration of germinated soybean flour with glutinous rice flour on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of the flakes. The experimental design employed was a completely randomized design with two factors: germination time (0, 24, and 48 h) and the ratio of soybean flour to glutinous rice flour (30:70, 50:50, and 70:30). This research comprised nine formulas. The best results based on physicochemical factors of increased antioxidants, protein, and flavonoid content, as well as sensory characteristics, were achieved with 24 h germination of soybeans, 70 g of soybean flour, and 30 g of glutinous rice flour. The selected products exhibited the following attributes: moisture content 6.19%, total ash 4.02%, protein 28.32%, fats 6.83%, carbohydrates 54.64%, crude fiber 22.73%, antioxidant activity 16.11%, flavonoids 1.58 mg QE/g, rehydration 36.80%, hardness 11.84 N, color 3.1, aroma 3.05, texture 3.1, taste 3.12, and overall acceptance 3.3. Germinated soybeans have the potential to be used as a source of protein for snacks.

Is Diet a Determining Factor in the Induction of Gingival Inflammation by Dental Plaque? A Secondary Analysis of Clinical Studies.

The aim was to determine the association between plaque and gingival inflammation reported by dietary interventions. Data of four clinical studies dealing with changed nutrition and gingival examination were reanalyzed with regard to gingival inflammation (GI), plaque (PI), and bleeding on probing (BOP). Dietary changes basically involved avoiding sugar, white flour and sweetened drinks and focusing on whole foods for 4 weeks. The control groups were to maintain their usual diet. All participants had to reduce their oral hygiene efforts. Linear regression models taking the clustering of the data due to several studies into account were applied. In total, data of 92 participants (control groups: 39, test-groups 53) were reanalyzed. While both groups showed a slight increase in dental plaque, only the test groups showed a significant decrease in inflammatory parameters: GI (mean value difference End-Baseline (Δ): -0.31 (±SD 0.36)) and BOP (Δ: -15.39% (±16.07)), both p < 0.001. In the control groups, there was a constant relation between PI and GI, while the experimental group showed a decreasing relationship in GI/PI (p = 0.016), and even an inverted relationship BOP/PI under a changed diet (p = 0.031). In conclusion, diet seems to be a determining factor how the gingiva reacts towards dental plaque.

Investigation of the structure-forming role of dietary fibre components in gluten-free cereal- and pseudocereal-based food matrices

The aim of this work was to investigate the structure-forming ability of cereal β-glucan (BG) and arabinoxylan (AX) in gluten-free (GF) dough and slurry matrices. 2, 5 or 8%, w/w BG was dosed to white millet and buckwheat flours and its effect on the mixing and pasting properties was examined. Furthermore, AX “incorporation” into dough structure and possible interaction with millet and buckwheat proteins were investigated by using reduction and subsequent re-oxidation based on our previous work.BG addition increased consistency and changed mixing properties in both millet and buckwheat doughs by forming viscous gel and aggregates. However, its impact on the pasting properties of the two types of GF flours differed in tendency. Similarly, a different behaviour of millet and buckwheat matrices was found in case of AX incorporation, explained by their distinct macromolecular (especially protein) composition. SDS-PAGE results referred to interactions between AX molecules and non-gluten proteins, however the changes in free ferulic acid contents did not confirm this. Although, white flours of millet and buckwheat are simpler matrices than wholemeals, they might be still too complex to examine the effect of a specific component, especially in a redox system. Thus, development of model gluten-free dough systems is a further goal of this work.Research works focusing on AX or BG functionality in gluten-free matrices are rare. The current work might contribute to a better understanding of dietary fibre functionality in dough systems with non-gluten proteins, as well as to develop healthier gluten-free products of higher fibre content.