Late-Maturity Alpha-Amylase in Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i>) and Its Impact on Fresh White Sauce Qualities

When wheat experiences a cold-temperature ‘shock’ during the late stage of grain filling, it triggers the abnormal synthesis of late-maturity <i>α</i>-amylase (LMA). This increases the enzyme content in affected grain, which can lead to a drastic reduction in falling number (FN). By comm...

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Main Authors: Galex K. S. Neoh, Mark J. Dieters, Keyu Tao, Glen P. Fox, Phuong T. M. Nguyen, Robert G. Gilbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/2/201