Title: What to do if your face turns yellow? Comprehensive analysis of causes and solutions
Introduction:
Recently, "yellowing of dough" has become a hot topic on social platforms. Many netizens reported that they encountered the problem of yellowing of dough when making pasta. This article will provide you with practical guidance from three aspects: cause analysis, solutions and preventive measures, combined with hot discussions in the past 10 days across the Internet.

1. Common causes of yellowish complexion
According to feedback from netizens and suggestions from professional chefs, the main reasons for the yellowing of noodles can be summarized as follows:
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Frequency of occurrence (discussions in the past 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Flour quality issues | Aged flour or excessive additives | 1,200+ times |
| water quality impact | Alkaline water or high iron content | 850+ times |
| Over fermentation | Too much yeast or too high a temperature | 1,500+ times |
| Tool contamination | Metal container oxidation reaction | 600+ times |
2. Solutions and actual measurement results
Combined with popular experimental videos on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following methods are recommended:
| Solution | Operation steps | Effective time |
|---|---|---|
| White vinegar neutralization method | Add 500g flour and 5ml white vinegar to knead the dough | Improve immediately |
| Vitamin C reduction | Crush 1 piece of vitamin C and add to the dough | Effective in 30 minutes |
| milk substitution method | Replace 50% of water consumption with milk | Effective after fermentation |
3. Preventive measures
According to a 10-day follow-up experiment by food blogger @ Chef 小美, effective preventive measures include:
1.When buying flour: Choose all-purpose flour with a protein content of 11%-13% and check the production date (best within 3 months)
2.Dough kneading stage: Use filtered water with a pH value of 6.5-7.0, and control the water temperature at 28-30℃
3.Fermentation management: Fermentation in an environment of 25-28℃, keeping the humidity at 75%, and the duration should not exceed 2 hours.
4. Actual test cases from netizens
| User ID | Method used | Effectiveness score (1-5 points) |
|---|---|---|
| @ Baking Xiaobai | Milk substitution method + shorten fermentation time | 4.8 |
| @面点老王 | Neutralize with white vinegar + change flour brand | 5.0 |
Conclusion:
The problem of yellowing of the face can be completely solved through scientific methods. It is recommended to do a small batch test first to record the effects of different methods. Recent evaluations of popular flour brands show that flours from brands such as Arowana and Xiangmanyuan have low yellowing rates and can be preferred. If the problem persists, it is recommended to check the water quality or consult a professional pastry chef.
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