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Can variation in durum wheat pasta protein and starch composition affect in vitro starch hydrolysis?

Nisha Aravind, Mike Sissons, Christopher Fellows

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Abstract

Pasta was prepared with modifications designed to alter its rate of digestion, including altering the ratio of A- to B-granules, incorporating higher amylose content, and varying the glutenin:gliadin ratio and HMW:LMW glutenin subunit ratio. The effects of these modifications were investigated using an in vitro hydrolysis method. A significant reduction in parameters related to glycaemic index was established for high amylose pastas and pastas with 40% B-granule composition, while most other modifications increased the rate of starch hydrolysis. All effects observed were small in comparison to the effect on glycaemic index previously obtained by addition of soluble fibres.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)816-821
JournalFood Chemistry
Volume124
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Food Sciences

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