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212 gap statements mined from Food composition and properties papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,641 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The lack of information on the potential of local brown rice cultivars as raw materials for foods for particular purposes. The need to assess the physicochemical properties and bioactive components of local brown rice cultivars.

    Physico-chemical and instrumental characteristics of parboiled brown rice flour from East Kalimantan cultivars containing high beta-carotene and alphatocopherol as food for particular purposes · 2026 · DOI

  • Further exploration of sub-regions within oat grains is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the oat metabolic architecture. The study's methods can be applied to other cereal grains to characterize their metabolic architecture.

    Tissue-resolved proteomic characterization of oat grains guided by metabolite MALDI mass spectrometry imaging · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the starch composition and digestibility of different rice varieties. There is a need to compare the starch composition and digestibility of Rajmudi and Sona Masoori rice varieties.

    A study on starch composition and digestibility of rajmudi and sona masoori rice varieties · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of studies on the incorporation of BSG into bread products. The need for a methodology to enhance bread nutritional quality using BSG.

    Valorization of Brewer’s Spent Grain via Its Incorporation into Bakery Products · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the use of other plant extracts as natural antioxidants in bakery products. The effects of different baking temperatures and times on the antioxidant capacity and technological properties of biscuits can be investigated.

    Incorporation of natural antioxidants in biscuits using aqueous Pelargonium × hortorum red flower or Aloysia citrodora leaf extracts · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop new foods that are organoleptically appealing and offer health benefits to consumers. The incorporation of antioxidants into mass-market products such as biscuits is an interesting alternative to increase their intake and protect against cell damage.

    Incorporation of natural antioxidants in biscuits using aqueous Pelargonium × hortorum red flower or Aloysia citrodora leaf extracts · 2026 · DOI

  • The spatial resolution of the hyperspectral images was insufficient to resolve fine-scale crease geometry. The study used a limited number of wheat cultivars, which may not be representative of the entire wheat population.

    Spatially resolved quantification of wheat kernel vitreousness using hyperspectral imaging and spectral unmixing · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of information on the properties of JS. The need to develop new applications for JS.

    MỘT SỐ ĐẶC TRƯNG LÝ HÓA VÀ TÍNH NĂNG CỦA TINH BỘT HẠT MÍT (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of information on the physicochemical properties and functional characteristics of JS. There is a need to evaluate the potential of JS as an alternative to common starches.

    MỘT SỐ ĐẶC TRƯNG LÝ HÓA VÀ TÍNH NĂNG CỦA TINH BỘT HẠT MÍT (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for novel technologies to reduce FODMAPs in bakery products. The trade-offs between prebiotic fiber and FODMAPs. The gaps in understanding the effects of starch functionalization on baked goods.

    Starch-Based Functional Ingredients in Baking: A Review of Advances in Starch Derivatives, Quality Enhancement, and Reduction of Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of high-quality gluten-free bread products is a significant challenge due to the lack of gluten. The substitution of xanthan gum with okra mucilage may affect the texture and structure of gluten-free bread. The study had to balance the level of mucilage substitution to achieve optimal bread quality while maintaining consumer acceptance.

    Impact of mucilage incorporation into xanthan gum on the physical and textural characteristics of gluten-free bread during short-term storage · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of local gluten-free flours with functional properties for crispy waffle production. The need for nutritious and crispy waffle products for gluten-restricted consumers.

    Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Crispy Waffles with MOCAF, Modified Banana Flour, and Sodium Bicarbonate · 2026 · DOI

  • Sweet potatoes are underexploited despite their nutritional density, climate resilience, and economic viability. There is a need to valorize sweet potato as a functional ingredient for biscuit formulation. There is a need to evaluate the nutritional value, bioactive phytochemicals, and mineral profile of biscuits developed with sweet potato flour.

    Formulation and quality evaluation of sweet potato (BARI Mistialu-17) flour-based value-added biscuits: physicochemical, nutritional, mineral profile and sensorial implications · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need to standardize traditional sourdough for industrial scale-up. There is a lack of understanding of the microbial interaction mechanisms governing cereal fermentations. The study aims to address the gap in knowledge on yeast-LAB metabolic cross-talk.

    Synergistic Interaction Between Kazachstania humilis and Fructilactobacillus sanfranciscensis Modulates Metabolic Reprogramming to Enhance Mantou Functionality in Liquid Sourdough · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a growing demand for functional food products enriched with biologically active compounds. The study identifies a gap in the development of functional grain products that support public health and diversify food production.

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WHEAT AND BARLEY GRAINS IN ORGANIZING TARGETED CONSUMPTION RATIONS · 2026 · DOI

  • One challenge is the complex, heterogeneous nature of glutinous rice flour, which makes it difficult to characterize its properties. Another challenge is the need to balance the viscoelasticity of glutinous rice flour for mechanical machinability and freeze-thaw stability. A third challenge is the variability in the properties of glutinous rice flour from different origins.

    Physicochemical Evolution of Glutinous Rice Flour and Its Influence on Tangyuan Processing Performance · 2026 · DOI

  • The physicochemical, pasting, textural and digestive properties of glutinous rice flour and their influence on Tangyuan processing performance are not well understood. There is a lack of systematic characterization of the properties of glutinous rice flour from different origins.

    Physicochemical Evolution of Glutinous Rice Flour and Its Influence on Tangyuan Processing Performance · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies should investigate the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, glycemic index, gastrointestinal stability, shelf-life properties, and potential in vivo health effects of purple corn-enriched breads to further support their functional and nutritional applicability.

    Physicochemical and functional modifications induced by purple corn flour (Zea mays L.) and their sensory implications for loaf breads · 2026 · DOI

  • The study characterizes the physical changes in rice grains through SEM but does not investigate the specific cellular mechanisms or gene expression patterns that regulate the accumulation of beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol in these cultivars.

    Physico-chemical and instrumental characteristics of parboiled brown rice flour from East Kalimantan cultivars containing high beta-carotene and alphatocopherol as food for particular purposes · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to provide evidence of the formation of ester bonds during the heat treatment of corn starch.

    Searching for the chemical component of the starch dehydration process · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional starch extraction methods are labor-intensive and have poor extraction rates - There is a need for automation to improve efficiency…

    Starch Extraction Machine for Banana · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the effects of heat-treatment temperature on the viscoelastic properties and 3D printing characteristics of myofibrillar protein composite emulsion gel.

    Effect of Heat Treated Resistant Corn Starch on Gel Properties and 3D Printing Properties of Myofibrillar Protein Composite Emulsion Gel · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigation of the genetic determinants of kernel vitreousness and creaseness. Development of more advanced hyperspectral imaging systems for higher spatial resolution. Application of the developed framework to other crop species.

    Spatially resolved quantification of wheat kernel vitreousness using hyperspectral imaging and spectral unmixing · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating novel starch modification methods, - Examining the effects of FODMAPs on gut health, - Developing strategies to reduce FODMAPs in bakery products while promoting beneficial gut…

    Starch-Based Functional Ingredients in Baking: A Review of Advances in Starch Derivatives, Quality Enhancement, and Reduction of Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development of gluten-free crispy waffle products based on local flours. Evaluation of the effects of other ingredients on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory properties of crispy waffles.

    Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Crispy Waffles with MOCAF, Modified Banana Flour, and Sodium Bicarbonate · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of information on the potential of local brown rice cultivars as raw materials for foods for particular purposes (“Physico-chemical and instrumental characteristics of parboiled brown rice flour…”, 2026); (2) Further exploration of sub-regions within oat grains is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the oat metabolic architecture (“Tissue-resolved proteomic characterization of oat grains guided by metabolite…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of understanding of the starch composition and digestibility of different rice varieties (“A study on starch composition and digestibility of rajmudi and sona masoori…”, 2026); (4) The lack of studies on the incorporation of BSG into bread products (“Valorization of Brewer’s Spent Grain via Its Incorporation into Bakery Products”, 2026); (5) There is a need to develop new foods that are organoleptically appealing and offer health benefits to consumers (“Incorporation of natural antioxidants in biscuits using aqueous Pelargonium ×…”, 2026). 212 gap statements have been mined from Food composition and properties papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,641 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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