INVESTIGATION OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF PEA GRAIN PROCESSING PRODUCTS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF FLOUR PASTRY PRODUCTS

Одним из многочисленных способов обогащения мучных кондитерских изделий является введение в их рецептуру натуральных ингредиентов растительного происхождения. Особый интерес для кондитерской отрасли представляет зерно гороха, богатое белком. Исследован химический состав продуктов переработки зерна гороха – концентрата горохового белка и крахмальной фракции зерна гороха. Оценена возможность их использования для обогащения мучных кондитерских изделий. Установлено, что концентрат горохового белка содержит 53–55% протеина, незаменимые аминокислоты, поэтому обладает высокой биологической ценностью. Перевариваемость аминокислот горохового белка составляет 94%. Крахмальная фракция зерна гороха содержит 62–70% крахмала. Продукты переработки зерна гороха имеют низкий гликемический индекс. Использование продуктов переработки зерна гороха позволит повысить пищевую и биологическую ценность мучных кондитерских изделий за счет увеличения содержания белка, незаменимых аминокислот, минеральных веществ и резистентного к перевариванию крахмала. One of the many ways to enrich flour confectionery products is the introduction of natural ingredients of plant origin into their formulation. Of particular interest for the pastry industry is pea grain, rich in protein. The chemical composition of pea grain processing products – pea protein concentrate and the starch fraction of pea grain has been studied. The possibility of their use for enriching flour pastry products is estimated. It was found that the pea protein concentrate contains 53–55% protein, essential amino acids, so it has a high biological value. The digestibility of amino acids of pea protein is 94%. The starch fraction of pea grain contains 62–70% starch. Pea grain processing products have a low glycemic index. The use of peagrain processing products will increase the nutritional and biological value of flour pastry products by increasing the content of protein, essential amino acids, minerals and starch resistant to digestion.

Effects of Red Rice or Buckwheat Addition on Nutritional, Technological, and Sensory Quality of Potato-Based Pasta

This work investigates the effects of red rice (R) or buckwheat (B) flour addition on nutritional, technological, and sensory quality of potato-based pasta (gnocchi). Three gluten-free (GF) and three conventional (C) samples were produced in an industrial line without any addition or with 20% R or B. R and B addition significantly (p < 0.05) reduced starch content and increased fat amount and ready digestible starch fraction (potential higher glycemic impact). R addition significantly (p < 0.05) worsened GF pasta structure, increasing solid loss in cooking water (5.4 ± 1.2 vs. 4.1 ± 0.5 g/100 g pasta) and reducing product firmness (408 ± 13 vs. 108 ± 2 N). B addition resulted in intermediate consistency (243 ± 8 N), despite the highest total fiber content and weight increase during cooking. Similar trends were found in C samples, indicating a better texturizing capacity of B in comparison to R. Samples without any addition were the most liked (C = 67.4 and GF = 60.6). Texture was the major contributor to liking: uniform structure and firm texture were positive predictors of liking, whereas a granular and coarse matrix contributed negatively. The outcomes of this research can be useful in developing GF potato-based pasta for consumers focused on healthier foods and for industries willing to better valorize their products.

Influence of Amylose Starch on Development and Lifespan of Fruit Fly Drosophila Melanogaster

Last years, the concept of resistant starch (RS) has evoked a new interest in researchersin the context of bioavailability of starch and its use as a source of dietary fiber. Based on clinicaland animal research, RS has been proposed to be the most potentially beneficial starch fraction forhuman health. In this study, the effects of amylose starch as a fraction of RS on development andlifespan of fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster were investigated. In both Canton S and w1118 strains, thediet with 20% amylose RS delayed fly development, increased triacylglyceride level in the body ofadult insects and reduced their lifespan compared to the diet with 4% amylose starch. Thus, ourdata clearly demonstrate that amylose starch at high concentrations may negatively affect fruit fly