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Soybean hulls as an iron source for bread enrichment

Journal Article · · J. Food Sci.; (United States)

Soybean hulls, a concentrated source of iron, may have potential as a source of iron fortification in baked products. Retention of /sup 59/Fe in rats from white bread containing intrinsically labeled soybean hulls did not differ significantly (p<0.05) from extrinsically labeled white bread fortified with bakery grade ferrous sulfate (70.4 and 63.1%, respectively). Physical and sensory evaluations of bread containing up to 5% soybean hulls did not differ from white bread in loaf volume, cross-sectional area, tenderness or overall acceptance. These results suggest that soybean hulls are a good source of available iron and may be added to bakery products without deleterious effects in baking performance and sensory acceptability.

Research Organization:
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN
OSTI ID:
7119032
Journal Information:
J. Food Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Food Sci.; (United States) Vol. 50:5; ISSN JFDSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English