Balady bread: A comprehensive study on sensory, chemical and rheological properties during fortification by Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)

Abstract

Quinoa is recently gaining more interest from many countries as a nutritious substitute and food addition. Proximate chemical analysis of quinoa flour (QF) was estimated. Additionally, the rheological properties of balady bread dough fortified with QF were evaluated. It was found that QF was an ideal source of minerals especially potassium (808.7 mg/100 g) and essential amino acids compared with wheat flour. Moreover, the protein content of bread substituted with QF increased by increasing QF content. Also, the sensory properties of bread were acceptable. There was no noticeable difference (P≤ 0.05) between bread fortified with 10% and control sample. The gluten levels went down by raising the levels of QF from 10 to 40% whilst; the protein content increased from 10 to 40% by rising QF replacement levels. The obtained date suggested that QF could be utilized as fortifying source of protein and nutrients especially, in bakery products.