Functional properties (WAC, OAC, FC, FS, and swelling power) of four formulated flours
Samples | WAC (g/g) | OAC (g/g) | FC (%) | FS (%) | Swelling power (cm3/g) |
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F1 | 2.03 ± 0.03a | 2.41 ± 0.04ab | 9.52 ± 0.00b | 4.58 ± 0.41a | 1.87 ± 0.15ab |
F2 | 1.95 ± 0.12a | 2.56 ± 0.21ab | 7.59 ± 0.64a | 4.28 ± 0.36a | 2.03 ± 0.21b |
F3 | 2.06 ± 0.09a | 2.70 ± 0.10c | 9.52 ± 0.00b | 6.28 ± 0.41b | 1.27 ± 0.15a |
F4 | 2.05 ± 0.07a | 2.37 ± 0.19ab | 9.52 ± 0.00b | 6.52 ± 0.00b | 1.63 ± 0.15a |
Control | 1.88 ± 0.02a | 2.13 ± 0.24a | 19.04 ± 0.00c | 8.00 ± 0.00c | 1.50 ± 0.10a |
WAC: water absorption capacity; OAC: oil absorption capacity; FC: foaming capacity; FS: foaming stability; F1: white wheat flour, corn bran flour; F2: white wheat flour, corn bran, sorghum bran; F3: white wheat flour, corn bran, sweet potato flour, and sorghum bran; F4: white wheat flour, corn bran, sweet potato flour; Control: wheat flour. Values carrying different superscripts (a, b, c) in the same column are statistically significant (P < 0.05)