date:Aug 23, 2012
he study.
The addition of legumes to cereal-based products could be a good means by which to increase the consumption of these products,researchers said.
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Findings showed that when fine lentil flour was incorporated into sponge cake formulations, volume was increased and hardness reduced but when used in layer-cakes density was reduced.
It was concluded that 50% lentil flour substitution ensured optimal volume in sponge cakes, but at 100% cake volume decreased.
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