sequentially pearled, and the fractions were analysed for their bioactive components. Ash,
proteins, dietary fibre (DF) and total antioxidant activity (TAA) decreased from the external to
the internal layers, while β-glucans showed an inverse trend. Two functional ingredients
were selected: an external fraction (5–15% w/w) and a debranned inner fraction (25–100%).
Five mixtures of refined commercial flour, with increasing replacement with pearled HLB …