Refrigerated Dough Effects: It happens with all of us in everyday life that after making roti, some flour is left. Many times, in a hurry or to save time, we keep the same leftover dough in the refrigerator so that we can make roti quickly next time. Even on social media, people are seen saying that flour does not get spoiled if kept in the refrigerator, but it lasts for a long time. But have you ever wondered whether flour stored in the refrigerator really remains as good as it looks? Are his rotis good for health?
Nowadays people are focusing more on fitness and health, and meanwhile fitness coaches have started giving their opinion on this. Fitness coach Priyank Mehta told in his Insta video that flour looks fine in the fridge, but many changes keep happening inside which affect our health. In this article, we will understand in complete detail and in simple language why flour kept in the refrigerator gets spoiled, what effect it has on our body and for how long is it right to store it.
What changes occur when flour is kept in the refrigerator?
1. Fermentation doesn’t stop, it just slows down.
Often people think that keeping the flour in the fridge stops it from spoiling. But in reality the refrigerator only reduces the speed of fermentation, not stops it. The natural yeast and bacteria present in the flour gradually remain active and keep producing CO₂, acid and different types of smells. Initially this smell is not noticeable, but after 24–48 hours the flour starts turning slightly sour. This is the reason why rotis made from such flour do not become as fresh or flavorful.
2. Quality of bread is affected
The gluten of flour kept in the refrigerator slowly starts breaking down. Gluten is the same structure that makes bread puffy and soft. When the gluten becomes weak, the rotis become thick, do not swell while baking and seem a little hard to eat. This means that roti made from stored flour is not as tasty as compared to fresh flour.
3. Problems of gas and bloating may increase
As fermentation progresses, the texture of the dough changes. This flour takes more time to digest. Many people may face problems like gas, bloating, heaviness or acidity. Especially people who have digestion week, they may feel uncomfortable after eating rotis made of such flour.
4. Nutrients gradually start decreasing
Over time, flour kept in the refrigerator starts losing its nutritional quality. The vitamins and minerals present in it gradually start breaking down. Initially the difference is not apparent, but rotis made from flour made after several hours or a day do not have the same nutritional value that is found in fresh flour. That means the stomach will be filled, but the body will not get that much benefit.
5. Negative effect on blood sugar
Starch starts breaking down rapidly in stored flour. When starch breaks down quickly, blood sugar can suddenly increase rapidly after eating bread. This is especially harmful for people with diabetes. If you are on sugar control, weight control or following fitness goals, then the flour kept in the fridge can directly affect your progress.
So how long does flour stay good in the refrigerator?
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- According to fitness coach Priyank Mehta:
- If it is necessary to keep the flour in the refrigerator, then do not keep it for more than 24 hours.
- As time goes on, the taste, texture, aroma and nutrition start reducing.
- Eating too old flour has a direct effect on digestion and increases the risk of bloating, gas or acidity.
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