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Transforming Pulse Flours Through Lactic Fermentation

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Arroyo_Estefany_Project.pdf (581.43 KB)
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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/124150
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Author
Arroyo, Estefany
Abstract

The growing demand for sustainable plant-based foods has increased interest in pulse flour as a functional ingredient. This research evaluated the effects of lactic acid fermentation on the physicochemical and functional properties of chickpea, faba bean, lentil, and pea flour solutions. The solutions (3% w/w) were hydrated, shear-treated, pasteurized, and fermented using a commercial starter culture containing Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. Fermentation performance was evaluated through acidification, titratable acidity, viscosity, water holding capacity, and syneresis. Fermentation reduced the characteristic beany aroma and significantly influenced the functional properties depending on the pulse type. Chickpea showed the greatest acidification and physical stability, while pea and lentil exhibited higher viscosity and water holding capacity. All samples exhibited shear-thinning behavior, confirming their pseudoplastic nature. The results demonstrate the strong influence of pulse flour composition and processing conditions on the development of fermented plant-based products.

Date Issued
2026
Committee Chair
Moraru, Carmen
Degree Discipline
Food Science
Degree Name
M.F.S., Food Science
Degree Level
Master of Food Science
Rights
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Type
dissertation or thesis

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