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Elena L M Ceppi1, Oreste V Brenna

  • 1Department of Food Science and Microbiology, Universita degli Studi di Milano, via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.

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|June 8, 2010
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Researchers explored producing rice malt for gluten-free foods and brewing. Optimal malting conditions were identified, yielding a viable rice malt with lower enzymatic activity than barley malt.

Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Agricultural Science
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular, driving demand for alternative ingredients.
  • Rice malt offers potential as a gluten-free ingredient, particularly for brewing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the production of rice malt suitable for gluten-free foodstuffs and brewing.
  • To optimize malting conditions for desirable rice malt characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of different rice varieties (morphological, chemical-physical).
  • Laboratory-scale malting trials (germination, steeping, airing, drying) to optimize conditions.
  • Measurement of endogenous enzymatic activities and diastatic power.
  • Pilot plant trials for germination and kilning.

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  • Laboratory saccharification tests of wort.

    • Main Results:

    • Optimized malting and drying conditions were established for rice malt production.
    • Rice malt with desired color and aroma was successfully produced.
    • Saccharification tests confirmed the potential for fermentation of wort from rice malt.
    • Rice malt exhibited lower enzymatic activity compared to barley malt.

    Conclusions:

    • A viable process for producing rice malt was developed.
    • Rice malt can be a suitable ingredient for gluten-free food products and brewing.
    • Further research may focus on enhancing enzymatic activity in rice malt.