On the other hand, higher swelling of the
bran may have some effects on the water uptake and quality of
the products in which bran is included. For instance, BonnandDucasse
et al. (2010) reported significant correlations between
bread dough peak time and peak bandwidth as determined by a
mixograph. They also found that the insoluble fibers can retain
water and compete for water with other constituents of the
dough and hence may reduce dough development time. Insoluble
fibers also lead to an increase of dough consistency and
resistance to expansion.