Comparison of pasta manufactoring in Europe and Asia

This bachelor thesis deals with differences between manufacturing technologies of European and Asian noodles. First part concentrates on wheat as a basic raw material for noodle production. Structure and chemical composition of wheat grain, growing conditions, Triticum durum are described. Next part considers wheat flour, the most important product made of wheat, its manufacturing, storage, defects, and kinds. Semolina made of Triticum durum wheat is mentioned. In more detail it concentrates on classification and manufacturing technology of pastes booth in Europe and Asia. Further it considers other raw materials used and also additives that are used in order to improve nutritional value, color, and taste of final products. In conclusion there is a summary of differences among raw material and the additives used in pasta and noodle production. Lastly the manufacturing technology comparison of European pastes and Asian noodles is done