This study aimed to quantify resistant starch (RS) beta-glucans (BG) and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) in Indian and Canadian wheat varieties and in chapaties made from these; and to assess the effects of soy flour on the levels of these components and its effects on the sensory and functional properties of the wheat-soy chapaties. Seven wheat varieties (Indian / Canadian) were milled into flour; supplemented with 0 % (control), 10 %, 20 % or 30 % defatted soy flour and made into chapaties. Flours and chapaties (freeze-dried, pulverized) were assayed for BG, FOS, RS and simple sugars (glucose / sucrose). Sensory evaluation was carried out by (9 point) hedonic rating of chapaties by 20 untrained Indian panelists. Flour water-holding capacity and water absorption indices (WAI) were determined. RS content of flours ranged from 7.1 g/100 g to 12.6 g/100g, but decreased when made into chapaties, (< 1 g/100 g), and decreased further with soy flour addition. BG content in flours ranged from 0.8 g/100 g to 1.4 g/100 g, while FOS content ranged from 1.3 g/100 g to 2.3 g/100 g. Minimal changes were observed in BG and FOS content when made into chapaties. Simple sugars were minimal in flours and chapaties. WAI of wheat flour was increased with addition of soy bean flour. Addition of up to 30 % soybean flour elevated the sensory acceptability of chapaties. While there is a decrease in RS with chapati making, the levels of BG and FOS are largely unchanged with processing. / Master of Science

Submitted by Johnny Rodrigues (johnnyrodrigues@ufcg.edu.br) on 2018-05-23T16:26:48Z No. of bitstreams: 1 AMANDA MARIA TENÓRIO DA SILVA - DISSERTAÇÃO PPGSA PROFISSIONAL 2013..pdf: 1397750 bytes, checksum: b6766de376b80097dc0bfc537bab8aa0 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-05-23T16:26:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 AMANDA MARIA TENÓRIO DA SILVA - DISSERTAÇÃO PPGSA PROFISSIONAL 2013..pdf: 1397750 bytes, checksum: b6766de376b80097dc0bfc537bab8aa0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Face ao aumento de peso e ao aparecimento de doenças cardiovasculares na população mundial em decorrência do consumo de alimentos altamente calóricos, o desenvolvimento de alimentos com baixo ou reduzido teor de gordura e ricos em fibras torna-se essencial. Desta forma, este trabalho teve como objetivo o desenvolvimento de iogurte com propriedades funcionais utilizando fibra solúvel e a Bifidumbacterium lactis com efeito probiótico, promovendo a saúde e não a cura de doenças. O processo de fermentação foi preservado até atingir um pH de 4,6 para uma temperatura controlada de 40 °C. Foram realizadas análises físicas e físicoquímicas: cor; viscosidade aparente; pH; acidez expressa em ácido láctico, teor de extrato seco total e desengordurado; teor de gordura do iogurte produzido e o estudo do armazenamento do produto pós-acidificação. Foi determinada a viabilidade das bactérias lácticas tradicionais (Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus), com combinação com a bactéria probiótica (Bifidobacterium lactis) durante teste de vida útil do produto por quarenta e cinco dias. Foram realizados testes sensoriais de aceitação com provadores treinados. O pH do iogurte produzido foi de 4,45 com viscosidade de 1 minuto e 37 segundos e foi verificado alteração da acidez no 45º dia e pela equipe de degustadores alterou-se o ciclo de vida útil. / In view of the increased weight and cardiovascular diseases in the world population as a result of consumption of high-calorie food, the development of foods with low or reduced fat and high in fiber becomes critical. Thus, this work aimed at the development of functional properties using yogurt with soluble fiber and Bifidumbacterium lactis with probiotic effect, promoting health rather than curing diseases. The fermentation process was maintained until reaching a pH of 4.6 to a controlled temperature of 40°C. Analyses physical and physical-chemical properties: color, viscosity, pH, acidity expressed as lactic acid, content of total solids and degreased;-fat yogurt produced and the study of the storage of the product after acidification. It was determined the viability of traditional lactic bacteria (Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus) in combination with probiotic bacteria (Bifidobacterium lactis) for testing the product life of forty-five days. Tests were conducted with sensory acceptance trained panelists. The pH of the yoghurt produced with a viscosity of 4.45 was 1 minute and 37 seconds, and change of acidity was observed on the 45th day and by the team of panelists changed cycle life.