A significantly higher value of b-glucans was detected for SB,
followed by SWB and SW, thus reflecting the initial b-glucan content
of the flours. However, during the 24 h fermentation a significant 41
and 42% reduction in b-glucans was observed for SWB and SB with
respect to the corresponding flours, respectively. This was probably
due to the endogenous b-glucanases of wheat and barley flours
(Rieder et al., 2012).