"Sourdough fermentation" refers to a natural process where beneficial bacteria and yeast work together to break down carbohydrates in dough, resulting in a unique taste, texture, and rise in baked goods like bread.
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Looking at the results
for sourdough fermentation, the researchers concluded that: «Quality of partially baked frozen whole wheat bread can be largely improved by adding sourdough; however, this depends on sourdough characteristics and amount.»
The study looked at a variety of methods that could improve the quality of partially baked and frozen breads, including hydrocolloids, enzymes, antioxidants and emulsifiers and
sourdough fermentation as a natural option.
Capellas hypothesises that chestnut flour sourdough was not popular with consumers «probably due to the reduction in the characteristic sweet taste of chestnut flour caused
by sourdough fermentation».
These methods rely on using an acidic medium in liquid to soak the grains, a constructive environment to soak them and let them sprout, or a process
like sourdough fermentation to alter the chemical make - up of the grain.
It has been shown that the acids formed
during sourdough fermentation retard the outpouring of glucose into the bloodstream and lower the insulin response.
Note that
sourdough fermentation can be used in conjunction with sprouting, but has more limited application.
Studies have shown that
sourdough fermentation of wheat brings the gluten count down from 80,000 PPM (parts per million) down to 8 PPM — which is within the safe range for Celiac sufferers.
Soak at least overnight (you can keep the batter on your countertop for a few days — it gradually acquires
a sourdough fermentation).
Sourdough fermentation or addition of organic acids or corresponding salts to bread improves nutritional properties of starch in healthy humans
While we usually think of sourdough in terms of bread, sourdough fermentation