not usual in bakery products. In contrast, breads with seeds have a
more similar appearance to other products with bran or other seeds
and the crumb appearance was more similar to that of the control
bread, but with small specks or spots that corresponded to the
seeds. It was also found that the lower volume of bread with chia
seed, and the greater hardness of the slices, did not significantly
influence the assessment of the product.
4. Conclusions
It is possible to incorporate chia in bread making processes at
levels of 10 g/100 g, without reducing product acceptability by
consumers. However, it is preferable to add pre-hydrated seed or
flour in order to optimize acceptability, specific volume and texture
compared with flour or seeds without pre-hydration. Thereby, it is