Pore (bread)

Sourdough bread pores

Pores are the air pockets found in leavened bread, where carbon dioxide from the fermentation process creates a network of primarily interconnected void structures.[1][2] The degree to which pores form are a major determiner in the texture ("crumb") of the bread.[3][4] Pore size varies between varieties of bread. Sourdough bread is a variety with larger pores. Rye bread has smaller pores and a denser crumb.[5]

Rye bread pores

See also

References

  1. ↑ "It’s a maze: The pore structure of bread crumbs". sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  2. ↑ "From dough to bread: the setting up of a heterogeneous cellular structure". insidefood.eu. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  3. ↑ "Porous media characterization of breads baked using novel heating modes". akademikpersonel.kocaeli.edu.tr. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  4. ↑ "Controlling quality and texture through digitizing breads and doughs". ioa.uwa.edu.au. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  5. ↑ Brown, A. (2007). Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation. Cengage Learning. p. 397. ISBN 9780495107453. Retrieved 2014-12-29.

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