Effects of aleurone-rich fraction on the hydration and rheological properties attributes of wheat dough

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of incorporation of aleurone-rich fraction (ALF) on the hydration and rheological properties of wheat dough. Incorporation of ALF significantly increased water absorption (P < 0.05) and competition for water in dough was observed. Peak viscosity, through viscosity, and final viscosity decreased with the amount of ALF added (P < 0.05), whereas 20% ALF had stronger gel ability than whole-wheat flour. Dynamic rheological experiments revealed ALF blend dough were more stable than whole-wheat dough, which was in accord with the higher dough stability and strength observed in Mixolab. Scanning electron microscopy showed that disruption of gluten network with ALF incorporation, whereas 20% ALF showed better stability dough structure than the whole-wheat dough. Considering those influences on dough properties, the 20% ALF seems to be a promising substitute for whole-wheat flour to producing dietary fibre-rich products.