Food Industry Views on Pulse Flour-Perceived Intrinsic and Extrinsic Challenges for Product Utilization.

ABSTRACT: Pulses such as beans, chickpeas, peas, and lentils are typically consumed whole, but pulse flours will increase their versatility and drive consumption. Beans are the most produced pulse crop in the United States, although their flour use is limited. To expand commercial applications, knowledge of pulse flour attributes important to the food industry is needed. This research aimed to understand the food industry's needs and barriers for pulse flour utilization. An online survey invitation was sent via direct email to individuals employed in food companies developing wheat flour products. A survey weblink was distributed by pulse commodity boards to their membership. Survey questions asked food manufacturers about intrinsic factors of pulse flours that were satisfactory or challenging, and

SUBMITTER: Sadohara R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9319253 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature