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Kansas State University
1980 Kimball Avenue
102 IGP Institute Building
Manhattan, KS 66506-7000

785-532-4070
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Flour and Dough Test

Section 4: Flour and Dough Test        

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 Section four includes some of the most common dough functionality tests. The strength and mixing properties of dough help the baker determine the value of the flour they purchase. Section 4>Alveograph machine

Flour specifications often require specialized testing to determine how flour will perform during processing.

 

  1. Alveograph - Measures strength and elasticity through the resistance of the dough to expand into a bubble

  2. Extensigraph - Measures dough extensibility and resistance to extension

  3. Falling Number - Measures the effects of sprout damage 

  4. Farinograph - Measures water absorption and dough strength

  5. Flour Color Analysis - Standardized test to measure flour color

  6. Glutomatic  - Measures wet gluten content of the flour

  7. Mixograph  - Measures water absorption and dough mixing characteristics

  8. Rapid Visco Analyzer - Measures starch properties of flour 

  9. Solvent Retention Capacity (SRC)