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Perspective of surface active agents in baking industry: an overview
Asif Ahmad1, Nazish Arshad, Zaheer Ahmed
1a Department of Food Technology , Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi , Rawalpindi , Pakistan.
Surfactants improve bread quality by enhancing dough properties like strength and gas retention. These surface-active agents positively impact sensory qualities and shelf-life stability.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Material Science
Background:
- Surfactants are utilized to enhance bread and dough quality.
- These compounds influence dough strength, tolerance, crumb structure, slicing, and gas retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications of surfactants in the bread industry.
- To elucidate the role and interaction mechanisms of surfactants.
- To detail their contribution to dough and bread quality characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research on surfactants in baking.
- Analysis of the impact of surfactants on dough rheology.
- Evaluation of effects on bread characteristics and stability.
Main Results:
- Surfactants improve dough physicochemical properties.
- Enhanced gas retention and uniform crumb structure observed.
- Positive effects on sensory attributes and storage stability.
Conclusions:
- Surfactants play a significant role in improving bread quality.
- Understanding their mechanisms can optimize baking processes.
- Surface-active agents contribute to superior sensory qualities and extended shelf life.
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