@article{paperid:1026789, author = {Pourfarzad, Amir and Haddad Khodaparast, Mohammad Hossein and M. Karimi and Mortazavi, Sayed Ali and M. G. Davoodi and Hematian Sourki, Abdollah and Razavizadegan Jahromi, Seyedhossein}, title = {EFFECT OF POLYOLS ON SHELF‐LIFE AND QUALITY OF FLAT BREAD FORTIFIED WITH SOY FLOUR}, journal = {Journal of Food Process Engineering}, year = {2011}, volume = {34}, number = {5}, month = {October}, issn = {0145-8876}, pages = {1435--1448}, numpages = {13}, keywords = {Flat bread plays a significant role in the diet of large portion of the Middle East population; but it is a highly delicate product. The three most common forms of bread deterioration are staling; moisture loss and microbial spoilage. One of the most frequent ways to prevent or control these problems is the use of additives such as polyols. Polyols may be a good choice to diminish the hardening phenomena; moisture loss and water activity; and increase the shelf life and sensory acceptability of bakery products. On the other hand; incorporation of soybean flour into food products; especially in developing countries; can provide good nutritional quality besides prolonging the shelf life of bread. The changes due to polyol addition need to be characterized if a viable commercial product should be achieved.}, }