Effects of different sorghum cultivars on physical properties, total phenolic content and antioxidant capacities of pasta produced from durum-sorghum blends
Gemaima C. Evangelista , Enemona Ademu , Katja Unterleitner , Eleonora Pichler , Henry Jäger , Regine Schönlechner
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Abstract
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a drought-tolerant, gluten-free cereal with significant potential to enhance the nutritional benefits of food products. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of eight sorghum cultivars grown in Austria on the physical and nutritional quality (total phenolic content and antioxidant activities) of pasta produced from durum-sorghum blends (60:40). Additionally, the effect of sorghum on starch and protein digestibility was examined in the cooked pasta. The optimal cooking time was lower after sorghum addition, attributed to the reduced gluten content and hydrophobic nature of sorghum proteins. Higher protein, starch, and amylose content were positively, while higher content of starch damage, crude fat, and ash were negatively correlated with optimal cooking time. Sorghum blended pasta had lowered firmness and water absorption capacity, and increased cooking loss. Despite a reduction in TPC and antioxidant activities during pasta processing, sorghum blended pasta maintained higher phenolic content and antioxidant capacities than durum pasta, and starch digestibility was higher. Differences among the cultivars used were observed with Leggend demonstrating the most promising characteristics. This study provides first insights into the potential of different sorghum cultivars as plant-based ingredients in pasta, contributing to the development of healthier and more sustainable foods.
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The Journal of Cereal Science was established in 1983 to provide an International forum for the publication of original research papers of high standing covering all aspects of cereal science related to the functional and nutritional quality of cereal grains (true cereals - members of the Poaceae family and starchy pseudocereals - members of the Amaranthaceae, Chenopodiaceae and Polygonaceae families) and their products, in relation to the cereals used. The journal also publishes concise and critical review articles appraising the status and future directions of specific areas of cereal science and short communications that present news of important advances in research. The journal aims at topicality and at providing comprehensive coverage of progress in the field.