Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evapourates but the main mechanism is that water redistribution within the bread creates starch crystals making the bread hard https://t.co/ullfrhPTvk https://t.co/EnnHPl7VIP Easy read: https://t.co/fQOGW4URiG https://t.co/GRndqrM0DH
Bread Staling: Molecular Basis and Control.
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Discussion examples include a post that clarifies the main process being water redistribution rather than evaporation, indicating accurate comprehension, and phrases like 'fun fact' showcase enthusiasm and curiosity. The tone is informative and approachable, emphasizing the scientific insights and potential applications in baking and food science.
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Abstract in brief
- Bread staling is a complex process involving multiple mechanisms, including polymer crystallization and amylopectin retrogradation.
- Water redistribution from gluten to starch affects the bread's texture, and the formation of supermolecular structures plays a role in staling.
- Additives may help by altering starch-protein interactions or slowing water movement, but the exact processes are still not fully understood.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evapourates but the main mechanism is that water…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evapourates but the main mechanism is that water…
Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evaporates but the main mechanism is water redistribution within the bread creating starch crystals making it go hard pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33451240/ ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... sciencefocus.com/science/why-...
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Understanding Bread Staling: Molecular Processes and Control Strategies
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Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evaporates but the main mechanism is water redistribution within the bread creating starch crystals making it go hard pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33451240/ ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... sciencefocus.com/science/why-...
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evapourates but the main mechanism is that water…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evapourates but the main mechanism is that water…
Fun fact: its oft assumed bread goes stale cos we leave it out & water evapourates but the main mechanism is that water redistribution within the bread creates starch crystals making the bread hard https://t.co/ullfrhPTvk https://t.co/EnnHPl7VIP Easy read: https://t.co/fQOGW4URiG https://t.co/GRndqrM0DH
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