Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Science

Which proteins are responsible for the elasticity of wheat flour?
  1. Gluten and elastin
  2. Gliadin and myelin
  3. Gliadin and glutenin
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - The proteins responsible for the elasticity of wheat flour are gliadin and glutenin. These proteins form gluten, which helps trap gas released by leavening agents and enables baked products to rise. Elastin and myelin are proteins found in animal tissue.
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