Sensory properties of different formulated gluten-free pastas
Fig. 2 represented the sensory properties (i.e. color, appearance,
aroma, taste, firmness, and overall acceptability) of gluten-free
pastas with different formulations. In general, the panellist
mostly preferred the gluten free pastas fortified with PF than DSF.
The addition of 25% PF to the formulation of gluten-free pasta led to
improve its overall quality. As reported by previous researchers
(Huang, Knight, & Goad, 2001), the addition of the high contents of
gums such as modified starch, xanthan gum and locust bean gum to
the gluten-free pasta improved its color, and overall quality. They
caused desirable characteristics in the gluten free pasta similar to
the pasta containing wheat flour and gluten. However, the addition