Sourdough Market Trends - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2027
Overview Sourdough is increasingly becoming well known. Sourdough being more digestible and nutritious is now the choice for more number of people but that’s not the only reason to indulge in sourdough. What makes it different from any other conventional bread? Sourdough bread is fermented and has several health advantages over yeasted breads . Sourdough bread is made up of whole wheat flour and water and does not contain sugar in it. Sourdough bread is made with a ‘starter’ which is a mixture of flour and water. The secret ingredient to this is live yeast. Flour has natural yeasts in it and when it is mixed with water, the naturally occurring yeasts help in the breakdown of starch into sugars. The microorganisms present in the starter helps to convert the sugars into lactic acid which in turn helps to maintain a low glycemic index. Sourdough bread having a low glycemic index, releases sugar into the blood slowly and so is a suitable choice for diabetic ...