Silvia Siliani

Dr. Silvia Siliani


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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 September 2019 in Foods
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SFSimonetta Fois
Simonetta Fois
Marco CampusMarco Campus
Marco Campus
PPPIERO PASQUALINO PIU
PIERO PASQUALINO PIU
SSSilvia Siliani
Silvia Siliani
MSManuela Sanna
Manuela Sanna
PCPasquale Catzeddu
Pasquale Catzeddu
Fresh pasta (SP) was prepared by mixing semolina with liquid sourdough, whole wheat semolina based, and the effects of sourdough inclusion were evaluated against a control sample (CP) prepared using semolina and whole wheat semolina. Physicochemical, nutritional, and sensorial analyses were performed on pasteurized fresh pasta, before and after cooking. The optimum cooking time was not affected by whole wheat sourdough, whereas differences were found in color, firmness, and cooking loss. Changes of in vitro digested starch fractions in SP pasta were affected by a higher cooking loss. Overall, SP samples were characterized by improved nutraceutical features, namely higher content of free essential amino acids and phenolic compounds, lower phytic acid content, and higher antioxidant activity. Sensory analyses (acceptability and check-all-that-apply (CATA) tests) showed significantly higher scores for the SP, and the differences were enhanced when the consumers were informed about the product composition and how it was manufactured. Consumers checked for more positive sensory parameters for the SP than the CP.

1 September 2017 in Marine Environmental Research
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RSRoberta Sanna
Roberta Sanna
SSSilvia Siliani
Silvia Siliani
RMRiccardo Melis
Riccardo Melis
BLBarbara Loi
Barbara Loi
MBMaura Baroli
Maura Baroli
Roberto AneddaRoberto Anedda
Roberto Anedda