The use of improvers in breadmaking has been increased, but there is a need for further studies on the viability of use of natural improvers.Yam is used empirically as an improver in bread making. Thus, the present work aimed to determine the centesimal composition of lyophylized mucilage of yam tuber (ML) and a commercial improver (MC), used as a referential, as well as the acceptance by means of sensorial analysis of pan bread manufactured with these improvers. In obtaining yam mucilage, the tubers were ground and mucilage was separated by an organza fabric filtering system. The centesimal compositions of the ML and MC were determined. The MC showed a higher content of lipids, crude fiber, caloric value than the ML. The ML presented higher contents of moisture, proteins, total carbohydrates than the MC. As to aroma, taste and texture, the pan bread added with the ML or MC reached good results.
Yam (Dioscorea spp.); freeze-drying; additives; breadmaking improver
