Studies on functional properties of wheat starch in the presence of Lepidium perfoliatum and Alyssum homolocarpum seed gums.

This study was performed to investigate the influence of Lepidium perfoliatum seed gum (LPSG) and Alyssum homolocarpum seed gum (AHSG) on functional properties of wheat starch. Various concentrations of gums (0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1% dry starch weight basis) were added to wheat starch, and their influences on water absorption, pasting properties, gel strength, freeze–thaw stability and color parameters were investigated. The results showed that both gums improved water absorption, freeze–thaw stability, pasting parameters, gel hardness, gumminess, and chewiness whereas springiness was not affected and cohesiveness was decreased by the incorporation of gums and LPSG more effective than AHSG. Color parameters were also affected by the concentration of gums. The L value decreased whereas a value and b value increased in the presence of both gums. However, the changes were more obvious in samples containing LPSG. Practical Application: Starch is one of the most important carbohydrate materials in the food industry. However, native starch has shortcomings, such as sensitivity to shear or syneresis that limit its applications in food processing. Incorporation of hydrocolloids is an effective strategy to improve functional properties of starch. LPSG and AHSG are two novel sources of hydrocolloids which can be used to modify the properties of starch in food products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]