Gums in Frozen Dough Boost Texture and Shelf Life, Study Finds
The study looked at how adding xanthan gum, guar gum, and a cryoprotectant affected the properties of dough. The dough with gums absorbed more water, became more resistant, and had higher viscosity compared to regular dough. The gums also helped maintain stable structures in the dough during frozen storage. Overall, adding these gums changed the characteristics of the dough, making it more suitable for frozen storage.