Why is raw pasta sometimes lighter and sometimes darker? Blame it on furosine
Raw pasta can range from light yellow to darker golden hues, and one key factor behind this variation is furosine, a compound that forms during wheat processing. When flour undergoes high-temperature drying or extended storage, furosine levels increase, leading to a darker color in the final product. However, furosine isn’t the only culprit—several other factors influence … Read more