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The Effect of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum on Enhancing the Quality and Preventing Lipid Rancidity in Yeast Bread Supplemented with Flaxseed

Abstract

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This study examined the effects of guar gum and xanthan gum on flax supplemented breads through objective and sensory testing. Breads containing flaxseed and gums were found to have a significantly (p<0.05) higher water activity than the control bread. Control bread was also found to have a higher (p<0.05) volume while flax breads containing guar gum had a significant (p<0.05) decrease in volume. Control bread and bread containing guar gum were significantly (p<0.05) harder in crumb texture. Breads with flax and xanthan gum displayed a significant (p<0.05) amount of springiness. While there was no significant (p>0.05) difference in peroxide values among bread samples, control bread had a lower (p<0.05) anisidine value indicating a decrease in hydroperoxide breakdown. While not significant (p>0.05), bread containing xanthan gum had a lower anisidine value than the other treatments. Sensory analysis found bread with both gums to be moister (p<0.05) and have a strong (p<0.05) yeasty aroma and fresher flavor. Control bread was found to have the least (p<0.05) yeasty aroma and taste significantly (p<0.05) less bitter but more stale.

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science
Level thesis:degree_level
masters
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Department dc:contributor.department
Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Grantor dc:publisher
Virginia Tech
Year dc:date.issued
2005

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Souther, Brandy Jolene
Chair dc:contributor.committeechair
  • Conforti, Frank D.
Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember
  • Marcy, Joseph E.
  • Schlenker, Eleanor D.

Subjects

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Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • In Copyright
Language dc:language.iso
en

Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Dc Identifier Other
etd-07282005-101214
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/43920

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citation

Souther, Brandy Jolene. The Effect of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum on Enhancing the Quality and Preventing Lipid Rancidity in Yeast Bread Supplemented with Flaxseed. masters thesis, Virginia Tech, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/43920