USE OF BENTONITES AS ADDITIVES TO FLOUR AND DOUGH

摘要

The invention relates to the use of bentonite(s) as additive(s) to flour or dough for reducing the susceptibility to staling of bakery goods made therefrom. The bentonite(s) used has (have) a high water absorption index. In addition to the bentonite(s) there may be used hydrocolloids (gums) and other additives, such as shortenings, lecithin, surfactants, emulsifiers, acidulants and/or anti-fungal substances.