Title
Relationship of compositional, mechanical, and textural properties of gluten-free pasta using different quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) varieties
Date Issued
01 December 2020
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Kince T.
Sabovics M.
Gürbüz G.
Rauma A.
Lampi A.M.
Piironen V.
Straumite E.
Klava D.
Jouppila K.
University of Helsinki
Publisher(s)
MDPI AG
Abstract
Quinoa epitomizes the drive for healthier foods with ethnic concepts in developed countries, particularly among millennials. As a result, the popularity of quinoa as a gluten-free alternative has steadily grown over the last 20 years. Despite this, little is known about the impact of specific varieties on processed foods. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of quinoa varieties (variety and content) on the mechanical and textural properties of buckwheat-based extruded pasta (spaghetti). Peruvian native (var. rosada taraco, kuchivila, negra collana, and mistura) and Latvian-grown (var. titicaca) varieties were independently incorporated to pasta between 5 and 20% (w/w). Pasta containing 20% quinoa var. negra collana, which presented the largest content of fiber and lowest content of saponin, was strongly associated to structural resilience (i.e., cohesiveness, firmness). Conversely, pasta containing 20% quinoa var. Titicaca appeared structurally weak (i.e., smooth). The addition of saponin-containing varieties to pasta (20%), such as rosada taraco and mistura, resulted in resilient structures with little effect on taste (incl. bitterness). Despite initial stability, pasta containing 20% quinoa var. kuchivila suffered heavy structural damage. In conclusion, the relationship of compositional, mechanical, and textural properties of pasta was strongly variety-dependent.
Volume
9
Issue
12
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Alimentos y bebidas Biotecnología agrícola, Biotecnología alimentaria
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85105022587
Source
Foods
ISSN of the container
23048158
Sponsor(s)
Funding: This research was funded by the International Cooperation Programme Unit of the State Education Development Agency of Latvia, grant number 1-50.2/6087.
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