The aim of the master's thesis was to determine the influence of differently processed germinated flaxseed on the technological, sensory and nutritional properties of bread. Bread samples were prepared with the addition of pasteurized whole and ground (30% P.C., 30% P.Z., 60% P.C. and 60% P.Z.) and unpasteurized ground (30% N.Z. and 60% N.Z.) germinated flaxseeds. No flaxseeds were added to the control bread (K). After baking, the specific volume, total phenolic compound content, and antioxidant potential of the bread samples were determined. We measured the color of the crust and crumb of all bread samples and determined the hardness during two days of storage. We also performed sensory evaluation by a panel of experts. Only three samples (30% N.Z., 60% P.C., 60% N.Z.) had a statistically significant lower specific volume than the control. In general, the color of the crust of the bread samples was darker, redder, and less yellow in relation to the addition of flaxseed, while the core was darker, redder, and more yellow. A significantly softer crumb than the control was observed immediately after baking in all samples with the addition of pasteurized flaxseed, while it was harder in the samples with the addition of unpasteurized seed. Compared to the control, we also observed a relatively smaller increase in hardness during storage in all samples. The best sensory score was obtained for the sample with 30% P.C., which was soft and spongy and had a pleasant smell and taste; the lowest sensory score was obtained by the sample with 60% N.Z., which had a dense and sticky core and an unpleasant taste. The content of free and bound phenolic compounds in the crust and crumb of the bread samples increased significantly in proportion to the amount of the flaxseed addition. Also the antioxidant potential of the methanol extracts of bread samples with flaxseed increased with the increased flaxseed addition. Our results suggest that the addition of pasteurized germinated flaxseed is suitable for bread making.
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