RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Effect of psyllium on physical properties, composition and acceptability of whole grain breads A1 Franco, María A1 Gómez Pallarés, Manuel K1 Psyllium K1 Bread K1 Pan K1 Food - Biotechnology K1 Alimentos - Biotecnología K1 Nutrición - Alimentos K1 Fiber in human nutrition K1 Fibra alimentaria K1 Food - Fiber content K1 Whole foods K1 Nutrition K1 Food - Analysis K1 Alimentos - Análisis K1 Food - Composition K1 Alimentos - Composición K1 Mixolab K1 Nutrition K1 Wholemeal bread K1 Pan integral K1 3102 Ingeniería Agrícola K1 3206 Ciencias de la Nutrición K1 3309 Tecnología de Los Alimentos AB Despite the clear nutritional advantages of wholemeal breads, their consumption is lower than recommended, mainly due to their lower organoleptic quality. This paper proposes the use of psyllium to improve the quality of these breads. For this aim, a wholemeal bread control is compared to breads with psyllium added in different amounts (1 to 10%). Mixolab was used to analyse dough behaviour. Specific volume, texture, macronutrient composition, and bread acceptability were also analysed. Increasing amounts of psyllium resulted in an increased dough hydration and stability, but a reduced kneading time. Specific volume and weight loss were not affected, despite the higher hydration level of the doughs. The addition of psyllium reduced bread hardness and increased its cohesiveness and resilience, thus lowering staling. The addition of psyllium also reduced the calorie content of the breads, due to increased moisture and fibre content. Moreover, the addition of up to 5% psyllium clearly improves the acceptability of wholemeal breads. The use of psyllium can improve the organoleptic and nutritional quality of wholemeal breads, improving their acceptability by consumers. PB MDPI SN 2304-8158 YR 2022 FD 2022 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/61835 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/61835 LA eng NO Foods, 2022, Vol. 11, Nº. 12, 1685 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 02-dic-2024