The Claim
RD43 rice flour has a smaller average particle size (D4,3 = 103 ± 0.15 µm) than Hom Mali rice flour, and this difference in particle size is associated with altered hydration and texture properties in food products, while sensory acceptability remains unchanged when used in steamed muffins.
What the research says
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RD43 rice flour particles are smaller than those in Hom Mali rice flour, which changes how the flour absorbs water and affects the texture of steamed muffins, but does not change how people perceive the taste or feel of the muffins.
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RD43 rice flour has a smaller average particle size (D4,3 = 103 ± 0.15 µm) than Hom Mali rice flour, which may contribute to altered hydration and texture properties in food products, though sensory acceptability remains unchanged when used in steamed muffins.
When rice flour particles are smaller, they pack together more tightly, making it harder for water to penetrate and for digestive enzymes to reach the starch inside. At the same time, the starch molecules form rigid structures with fats that block enzymes and trap cholesterol and bile acids, so less sugar and cholesterol get absorbed.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Physicochemical and Functional Characteristics of RD43 Rice Flour and Its Food Application
RD43 rice flour has slightly smaller particles than regular rice flour, which changes how it soaks up water and feels in dough, but people can’t tell the difference when it’s baked into muffins.
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