Description:
<jats:p xml:lang="en">Wheat flour noodles are a staple in the diets of many countries, and their popularity has increased in recent years. The main component of noodles is wheat flour; therefore, the qualitative attributes of noodles are predominantly dependent on the quality of wheat used in their production. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the quality of noodles made from ten different local durum wheat varieties (LDW) sourced from the Lakes Region of Türkiye. The study measured various parameters like moisture, ash, color, breaking strength, deformation, and texture profile analysis (TPA) of noodles made from LDW flours. Moreover, the optimum cooking time (OKT), cooking loss (CL), swelling volume (SV), water absorption (WA), and sensory attributes of noodles were assessed. Regarding moisture and ash content, the noodles were found to have values ranging from 6.76 to 10.51% and 2.29 to 2.77, respectively. The noodles had an average brightness of 87.24, a redness of 1.26, and a yellowness of 17.74. Ak Buğday, Ankara 98, and Gediz 75 varieties demonstrated higher levels of yellowness than the other varieties. The Kızıltan91, Çeşit1252, and Ak Buğday cultivars showed more resistance to breakage while lower levels of deformation. Significant effects (P</jats:p>