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The standard Mattson method to evaluate the cooking time of beans on breeding programs presents disadvantages. We have tested and improved a non-conventional method previously proposed to evaluate the percentage of cooked grains on an automatic pressure cooker. It showed a similar trend as Mattson’s for the cooking behavior of contrasting genotypes, but the first showed a higher correlation with sensory tests. Differently, it is closer to the Brazilian domestic bean preparation. It is a simple and more affordable procedure for application in a huge routine, once it requires a shorter time to run simultaneously a larger number of samples with confident results. Its positive correlation with sensory analysis helps breeders to select promising genotypes from early breeding generations to attend consumer demands more efficiently. We recommend the standard method be used preferably to evaluate the advanced generations to validate the cooking quality of selected materials and to attend cultivar releasing normative.

Arrowroot is a plant abundant in starch content, and because it does not possess gluten proteins in its composition, its utilization is of great interest in the production of food for people who are intolerant to these proteins. The substitution of gluten involves the use of thickening agents, such as pre-gelatinized starches or flours, which can be obtained by physical processes. In this context, the aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and technological characteristics of arrowroot flour (AFU) modified by ultrasound, in the functioning of intensity and time, and modified by low humidity heat treatment (LHHT) as a function of temperature and time. Besides characterizing AFU and AFLHHT, we aimed their future application in products without gluten. All independent variables affected (P<0.05) water absorption index (WAI) and water solubility index (WSI) at 28 °C; WSI was at 80 °C, peak viscosity, final viscosity, setback and enthalpy of gelatinization (ΔH). The selected AFU was processed in 15 min at an ultrasound intensity of 43.5%, while AFLHHT was at 105 °C for 15 min. Neither of them presented significant differences in relation to their proximal composition. It is concluded that the modification of AF by both methods is feasible, and it is possible to predict its use in the formulation of foods without gluten, due to their physicochemical and technological characteristics which are more appropriate than those of AF.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different microwave-roasting timeson different sizes of soybean grains with black tegument to achieve the best crunchiness, flavor, and hardness. Black soybean dragées-containing a soybean core coated with layers of chocolate (dragée) -were manufactured, and their nutritional value, microbiological risk, acceptability, and consumer-purchase intentions were verified. Flavor and crunchiness of the roasted black soybeans wereonly affected by the roasting time in the microwave, whereas the hardness was only affected by grain size. The best core of the dragéewas obtainedusing grains ofsieve size 15 (large grains) roastedin the microwave for 11 min; this core presented higher frequencies for extremely crunchy notes (56%), toasted flavor (61%), and an instrumental hardness close to that of the existing commercial product (33.17 N). The manufactured dragées did not present resistant starch, anthocyanins, and microbiological risk, and they were sensorially accepted by the tasters (mean scores of 7.77 for texture and 8.36 for appearance on a scale of 1 to 9). Thus, roasted black soybean dragéeshave a high marketing potential from technological, nutritional, and sensorial points of view. Key words: Glycine max L., black soybean, confectionery, anthocyanins, and starch resistant. RESUMO:Este estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito do tempo de torra no micro-ondas para diferentes tamanhos de grãos de soja tipo alimento de tegumento preto, de forma a atingir a melhor crocância, sabor e dureza, e em seguida caracterizar o seu confeito, estruturado na forma de núcleo e camadas de cobertura de chocolate (drageados), em relação ao valor nutricional, risco microbiológico, aceitabilidade e intenção de compra pelos consumidores. O sabor e a crocância da soja preta torrada foram afetados somente pelo tempo de torra em micro-ondas, enquanto a dureza somente foi afetada pela dimensão dos grãos. O melhor núcleo (selecionado) foi obtido com os grãos de peneira 15 (grãos grandes), no tempo de 11 min de torra em micro-ondas, pois apresentou maior frequência para as notas de extremamente crocante (56%), sabor de torrado (61%), e uma dureza instrumental próxima ao produto comercial (33,17 N). As drágeas não apresentaram amido resistente, antocianinas e risco microbiológico, e foram sensorialmente aceitas pelos provadores (scores médios de 7,77 para textura e 8,36 para aparência, em uma escala de 1 a 9). Portanto, o drageado de soja preta torrada com chocolate é viável do ponto de vista tecnológico, nutricional e sensorial, com alto potencial de comercialização. Palavras-chave: Glicyne max L., torrefação, confeito, antocianinas e amido resistente.

Background and objectives Legume proteins, such as those from dried beans, are extracted by methods that can be divided into aqueous or dry fractionation processes. Several techniques have been studied to improve protein extraction in legumes and their functional properties. This article provides relevant information on available extraction methods, their advantages and disadvantages, and the functionality and application of dried bean protein in the manufacture of food products. Findings It is possible to obtain yields of up to 93% in dry bean protein extraction by the aqueous fractionation method, resulting in concentrates with a protein content above 70%. The combination of other treatments (thermal or not), applied before or after extraction, can improve the extraction yield and the functional properties of proteins, respectively. Dry fractionation allows yields of up to 30%, which can be improved with electrostatic separation. Bean proteins have equal or superior performance to soybeans in terms of emulsifying properties, high hydrophobicity, and foaming. Conclusions Dry fractionation is a more sustainable method of protein extraction, as it uses few resources and preserves the native properties of proteins. Aqueous fractionation guarantees a higher protein yield. Dried beans are a raw material with enormous potential for protein extraction and application of its protein in the manufacture of vegetable‐based food products with added value and high nutritional and health benefits, such as vegetable meats, for example, which are part of the trend of this decade. Significance and novelty This review provides insights into the different bean protein extraction methods and their combinations and how the functional properties can be influenced by them, providing the reader with an available resource to select the most appropriate extraction technique(s) for its application in food.

Ultrasound has been investigated to improve the processes of physical and chemical modifications of starches through cavitation effects. Hedychium coronarium J. König, popularly known as white garland‐lily, has medicinal properties and its rhizomes are a potential source for starch extraction. Since there are still no data available using ultrasound without cooling to obtain modified white garland‐lily starch (WGLS), this study aims to verify how the starch solution concentration, intensity, and time of application of ultrasound affect the thermal, function, and pasting properties of WGLS. WGLS modified by ultrasound without cooling shows significant variations in its characteristics, for example, water absorption at 55 °C ranges from 2.98 to 7.39 g 100 g−1, peak viscosity from 394 to 2773 cP, pasting temperature from 65.9 to 75.13 °C, setback from 1295 to 2079 cP, and gelatinization enthalpy from zero to 17.62 J g−1. Cracks are visualized on the surface of some starch granules depending on the experimental conditions employed. The studied variables affect the functional, thermal, and pasting properties, it is found that ultrasound (20 kHz, 500 W) applied without cooling is efficient in the modification of WGLS, providing modified starches with differentiated characteristics that can expand their industrial applications.

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Starch, a carbohydrate used as a reserve of energy in most plants, is widely used in the food industry, either as a main component or as a thickener. Considering the application of this as an ingredient in the food industry, the study of the morphological and thermal properties of this food is of great importance because it can predict its behavior during and after the processing of this. Methodologies such as scanning electron microscopy, light scattering and optical microscopy are the most used tools in the morphological characterization of the starch granule generating accurate results and good quality. Regarding the methodologies for the study of thermal properties, the rapid amylographic analyzer and the differential scanning calorimetry are the most used. The set of results obtained with these methodologies, allows to know the technological properties of the starch, characterizing them, and even to identify the origin of this one.