In relation to the softness attribute, it can be observed that the averages were low, indicating that assessors evaluated the samples as bit soft. One possible reason is the fact that the breads were produced with natural ingredients in a handmade process; in the manufacture of gluten-free breads, as well as breads with wheat flour, chemical additives are commonly added in order to increase the softness, lightness and to improve the product’s appearance, which did not occur in this study.
The sample with sucralose presented a greater intensity in the attributes crumb color, sour aroma and rubbery texture, and a lower intensity for sweet aroma, traditional bread aroma, sweet flavor and chewiness. In relation to the bread added with FOS, there was no relationship between crumb color and crust color, since they did not present the same behavior in relation to acceptability. The sample added with fructose presented a greater intensity of softness, sweet aroma, traditional bread aroma, salty taste and rubbery texture, and a lower intensity for sweetness and adhesiveness. The rubbery texture observed in the bread samples may be related to the water content in the gluten-free breads.