INFLUENCE OF PU-ERH TEA EXTRACT ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF GERMINATED BROWN RICE

Research background. Rice germination is a natural approach to enhance the physical and functional properties of brown rice. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of germination methods on functional properties of GBR and evaluate the process feasibility. Experimental approach. Brown rice of IPB 3S was germinated in three (3) different methods, such as (i) complete soaking without water replacement, (ii) complete soaking with water replacement every six hours, and (iii) complete soaking with continuous washing in the developed membrane-facilitated soaking reactor. Results and conclusions. The application of the membrane reactor for producing germinated brown rice could maintain the pH of the soaking solution relatively constant (i.e. 6.8-7.0). This indicated the circumvention of natural fermentation during brown rice germination. Moreover, the concentration of γ-aminobutyric acid in germinated brown rice produced in the membrane reactor was about 4.5-fold higher (169.2 mg/100 mg sample) than brown rice (36.82 mg/100 mg sample), and also higher than that of the other two soaking methods. The γ-oryzanol concentrations and the antioxidant capacities of GBR resulted from the three soaking methods were fluctuated, ranging from 32 to 38 mg/100 mg sample and 18 to 28 mg AEAC/100 g sample, respectively. Within this study, germination could also slightly reduce the transition temperatures of GBR starch gelatinization (to = 73-74 °C, tp = 76-77 °C, and tc = ~ 80 °C). In conclusion, the production of germinated brown rice in the membrane reactor could enhance the γ-aminobutyric acid content of germinated brown rice and reduce wastewater production. Therefore, the production of germinated brown rice in the membrane reactor is considered more feasible. Novelty and scientific contribution. This study demonstrates the feasibility of germinated brown rice production using a membrane-facilitated soaking reactor with better enhancement in bioactive compounds, especially γ-aminobutyric acid, and minimizing wastewater production.

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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Brown Rice (Oryza sativa) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Flour and Quality of Composite Biscuit Made Thereof

The Agriculturists ◽

10.3329/agric.v10i2.13135 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 20-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

MZ Islam ◽

MLJ Taneya ◽

M Shams-Ud-Din ◽

M Syduzzaman ◽

MM Hoque

Keyword(s):

Wheat Flour ◽

Functional Properties ◽

Brown Rice ◽

Rice Flour ◽

Absorption Capacity ◽

Composite Flour ◽

Total Carbohydrate ◽

Overall Acceptability ◽

Brown Rice Flour ◽

Physicochemical And Functional Properties

The consumer demand is increasing for composite flour based bakery products like biscuits. The incorporation of brown rice flour can be justified in composite flour based biscuits as it has beneficial nutraceutical properties and its gluten-free nature can play important role in preventing celiac problem. The physicochemical and functional properties of brown rice and wheat flour were studied and biscuits were prepared with the incorporation of brown rice flour in 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 % with the wheat flour to assess the quality and acceptability of the biscuits. The water absorption capacity of brown rice flour was lower than that of wheat flour (p?0.05), whereas oil absorption and foaming capacity of brown rice flour were significantly higher than that of wheat flour (p ?0.05). The brown rice flour had higher least gelation concentration (30.66%) as compared with wheat flour (20.33%). As the concentration of brown rice flour was increased, spread ratio of biscuits decreased. The biscuits containing 5, 10 and 15% brown rice flour indicated that addition of increasing level of brown rice flour had higher ash, fat, moisture and crude fiber contents, while protein and total carbohydrate contents found lower in the biscuits. Statistical analysis of biscuits containing various amount of brown rice flour (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% brown rice flour) showed that control biscuits (0% brown rice flour) secured the highest score for color, flavor, texture and overall acceptability, which is followed by biscuits containing 10, 5,15 and 20% brown rice flour. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v10i2.13135 The Agriculturists 2012; 10(2) 20-28

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