Yang Yang , Xiaojuan Tang , Hong Li , Xiangna Lin , Weiwei Wu , Shan He , Yun-Guo Liu
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Abstract
In this study, okara was fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum and Kluyveromyces marxianus with single and mixed strains, and the changes in main nutrients and free amino acids before and after fermentation were investigated. Gas-phase ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) was used to examine volatile compound alterations in fermented okara. The impact of fermented okara on Chinese steamed bread (CSB) quality was then assessed. Results showed a rise in soluble dietary fiber in co-fermented okara from 4.2 % to 7.8 %. GC-IMS identified 65 volatile compounds in four fermented okara sourdough samples, with 46 compounds qualitatively confirmed. Aldehyde levels like hexanal and valeraldehyde significantly decreased post-fermentation. CSB formulations substituting wheat flour with 5 %, 10 %, and 15 % okara exhibited decreased specific volume, increased hardness and chewiness, and slight changes in cohesiveness and springiness. Sensory evaluation results indicated that the flavor, appearance, color, internal structure, and texture of CSB made with fermented okara were superior to those of the unfermented group. Co-fermented okara sourdough improved the quality and sensory attributes of okara CSB. Therefore, this study proposes a method for the redevelopment and utilization of okara.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.