• The addition of sumac flour is especially recommended for the production of good quality bread with a low salt content
A team of Polish researchers tested the effect of adding sumac flour on the organoleptic and nutritional properties of bread.
Dosage study
Researchers looked at supplementing wheat flour in recipes with various amounts of sumac flour. They used in recipes between 1 and 5 g of sumac powder, per 100 g of wheat flour. Each of these 5 recipes (the first with 1 g of sumac per 100 g of wheat flour and the last with 5 g of sumac per 100 grams of wheat flour) were tested in two variants. With a normal amount of salt (1,5 g/100 g) and a significantly reduced amount (0,5 g/100 g).
Sumac makes bread without salt taste better
The obtained results showed that the incorporation of sumac flour causes a decrease in the volume of the bread and an increase in the hardness of the bread core, especially when the amount exceeds 2 g per 100 g. The addition of sumac flour enriched the wheat bread with phenolic compounds. Thus, the total phenolic content increased from 5,4 to 15,2 mg of gallic acid equivalent per 100 g of dry weight. In turn, this led to an increase in antioxidant capacity. Sensory evaluation indicated that salt reduction did not negatively influence bread quality when sumac flour was mixed with wheat flour.You can read about the study done by Polish researchers HERE )
The optimal addition level of sumac flour is a maximum of 3 g per 100 g
The conclusion of the study shows that the optimal addition level of sumac flour is a maximum of 3 g per 100 g. For this dosage, the quality of the bread is kept at an acceptable level, and the functional benefits.
What is sumac?
Sumac powder (flour) is a spice with a sour taste used mainly in Arabic and Turkish cuisine. It has a red-purple color and is obtained from the dried and crushed fruits of the sumac shrub, Rhus coriaria, known since Antiquity as a natural remedy.
Sumac powder stands out for being rich in vitamin C, is a source of antioxidants and has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Specialists claim that it can prevent cardiovascular diseases, helps in the fight against diseases such as cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer's or cataracts, regulates intestinal transit and prevents hyperglycemia.
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