Abstract Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam, also known as sweet potato, is an extremely versatile
and delicious vegetable that possesses high nutritional value. It is also a valuable medicinal …

Biodegradable cassava starch-based foams incorporated with grape stalks were obtained
by thermal expansion. The morphology (SEM), chemical structure (FTIR), crystallinity (XRD) …

Increasing environmental concerns in recent years focused greater attention on the
development of biodegradable materials. This paper presents the preparation of cassava …

Both genetic and environmental factors create significant variation in the amount and quality
of maize landrace constituents. Details on the flours and starch characteristics have not …

Thirteen thermophilic fungal strains were isolated from agricultural soil, tubers and compost
samples in tropical Brazil. Two strains were selected based on of their ability to produce …

Cassava starch is a valued raw material for producing many kinds of modified starches for
food applications. Its physicochemical properties, as well as its availability, have made it an …

Fruit seeds, common byproducts of the food industry, are generally discarded despite their
potential use as a source of nutrients in the human diet. The dietetic use of the flour made …

Starch extraction from roots and tubers uses grating with water and sieves to separate the
starch slurry from residual mass. The starch is recovered by decantation or centrifugation …

Amidos nativos e modificados têm grande importância na indústria de alimentos, sendo
empregados principalmente como espessantes e/ou estabilizantes. As limitações das …

Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) is a monocotyledon in the order Zingiberales, family
Marantaceae. It is an important medicinal spice, mainly known for the quality of its starch and …