Finally delicious:
New proteins to revolutionize gluten-free baked goods
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Daisies, peas, canola, etc.: In these mini test loaves, alternative proteins give a fluffy, airy texture that can otherwise only be achieved with gluten. | Image source: University of Hohenheim / Oliver Reuther
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Doctoral candidate Natalie Feller portions the bread dough with alternative proteins instead of gluten into the mini loaf pans for the baking line 30g at a time. | Image source: University of Hohenheim / Oliver Reuther
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Like a model train, the 30g baking pans with gluten-free bread varieties line up on the mini baking line. | Image source: Unger+ / Frank Roller
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What gives doughs the desired fluffiness: vegetable proteins (l.) or saponins (m.)?| Image source: University of Hohenheim/Corinna Schmid
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Smell and taste-testing: What can the alternative proteins in the test breads really do? | Image source: Unger+ / Frank Roller