The Effect of Adding Sweet Basil Seed Powder (Ocimumbasilicum L.) on Rheological Properties and Staling of Baguette Bread

ABSTRACT:In this research, the functionality of sweet Basil seed powder (Ocimumbasilicum L.) on Buguette bread quality and its potential application in retarding the staling process has been studied. Three different concentrations of the powder (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%, w/w, flour basis) were applied. The effects of powder on the rheological properties of dough were also investigated instrumentally by using farinograph and extinsograph. Sweet basil seed powder effects on the physical properties of bread were established by measuring the texture,the loaf volume and the crust colour of baguette bread with a texture analyser and Hunter Lab instrumentrespectively. All of the instrumental evaluations and sensory tests were applied on the bread after the 1st, 3rd and the 5th days of production. The results indicated that with the addition of 0.5% sweet basil seed powder to the formulation, the staling and sensory characteristics were improved