Technology of Indian flat bread Chapatti

Book Details:

• Author: S.K. Berry

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year: 2020

• ISBN: 9789389832457

• Pages: 230

• Cover: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 6.50 x 9.50 x 0.75 inches

• Weight: 458 grams

• Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book:
This reference book brings together a wide spectrum of scientific research and developments related to wheat and chapatti—one of the most common staple foods in India and beyond. The author consolidates findings from diverse literature to present an in-depth exploration of various aspects that influence the quality, nutritional value, and shelf-life of chapatti and related products.

Key topics covered in the book include the selection of appropriate wheat varieties for chapatti making, advantages of composite flours, milling methods, and the role of ingredients and additives. Special attention is given to the technological advances in mechanized production of chapatti, as well as strategies to enhance its storage stability and consumer appeal.

Additionally, the book highlights important nutritional considerations such as the presence of antinutritional factors in wheat and offers practical solutions to improve the overall nutritional profile of chapatti products. Rich with insights and scientific context, this book is a valuable resource for wheat breeders, food technologists, millers, chapatti manufacturers, nutritionists, and quality-conscious consumers.