and also contributes to other functional properties reported in bakery products, such as
improved texture, moisture retention and shelf life (Shin, Kim, &
Kim, 2013). Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) was used as
an additive in bakery products due to its high water holding capacity as well as to improve product texture as mimicking the
viscoelastic properties of gluten (B
arcenas, Cristina, & Rosell, 2006).