(c) Gradual and spontaneous aggregation of the amylopectin or branched fraction of starch giving rise to crystalline structure.
(d) Migration of moisture from gluten to starch phase or from starch to gluten.
Several changes in bread as a result of staling can be seen, such as:
(a) Increase in crumb firmness.
(b) Increase in crumbliness and harshness of texture.
(c) Deterioration in flavour and aroma.
(d) Loss of crust crispness, becoming soft and leathery.
(e) Increase in crystallinity of the crumb
(f) Decrease in soluble starch.
(g) Decrease in susceptibility to B-amylase.