Breads (control, 5% and 10% CDRB incorporated) were
analyzed for their dietary fiber content and total antioxidant
activity. There was increase in the total dietary fiber content
(soluble and insoluble) with increase in CDRB levels. The
presence of CDRB in bread exhibited higher antioxidant
activity than Control, and with increased level of incorporation
the antioxidant activity also increased (Table 5). The
formation of malonaldehyde was high in control (10.1 μg)
followed by 5% (5.7 μg), and 10% (4.7 μg) variation,
which indicates less peroxide formation in 10% CDRB
incorporated bread. Hence the antioxidative effect can be
attributed to the presence of CDRB.