Moreover, when sourdough fermentation
is applied, a further decrease of the rate of starch hydrolysis
and HI due to the biological acidification is observed in several
cereal, leguminous and pseudo-cereal flours (Coda et al., 2010a,
2011c). On the basis of the above considerations, the improvement
of fermentation technology for the flours alternative to wheat
can be considered as an important opportunity also for western
countries, satisfying the demand for more natural and healthy food.