Effect of Flax Cake and Lupine Flour Addition on the Physicochemical, Sensory Properties, and Composition of Wheat Bread

Featured Application Wheat bread with the addition of fermented flax cake and lupine flour may be applied as a product for diabetic patients due to the high content of fiber, protein, and reduced content of starch. Bread is consumed by people all over the world. Its quality may be modified by the application of other raw materials or changes in production technology. The addition of flax cake (FC) and lupine flour (LF) was proposed as a modification of the nutritional value of wheat bread. Bread with non-fermented and fermented FC and LF was prepared, and its physicochemical, sensory properties and composition were compared to wheat bread. A higher than 5% addition of these components reduced the bread volume and increased their hardness, gumminess, and chewiness. To reduce the negative impact of these additives on the physical and sensory properties of bread, these raw materials were fermented by selected starter cultures. The addition of FC and LF fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum lowered the undesirable changes in the physicochemical properties of the bread. It also slightly increased the overall acceptability of the products. Propionic fermentation lowered sensory assessment rates considerably. The following changes in the composition of bread prepared with the addition of fermented by L. plantarum FC and LF were noted: increase in protein (by similar to 30%), ash (by similar to 100%), both soluble and insoluble fiber (by similar to 500%) content. The starch content was reduced by about 18-20%. The modifications increased the nutritional value of the obtained bread, preserving its physicochemical properties and sensory acceptability.