Present trends towards technologies and processes that increase the use of residues make
starchy vegetal biomass an important alternative material in various applications due to …

Noodle products are widely consumed worldwide. The acceptance and preference of these
functional products by consumers can be promoted through the exploration of new …

Recent studies of the mechanisms determining the rate and extent of starch digestion by α-
amylase are reviewed in the light of current widely-used classifications for (a) the …

Granule size is a critical parameter affecting starch processing properties. Ultrasound
treatments of up to 22 h were applied on two starches differing in granule size (quinoa starch …

Four different types of amylopectin structure have been reported in our earlier work based
on the internal unit chain profile obtained from limit dextrins of amylopectin and data strongly …

In 2012, the world production of starch was 75 million tons. Maize, cassava, wheat and
potato are the main botanical origins for starch production with only minor quantities of rice …

Maize or corn is considered as very distinctive plant. Corn having better capability of utilizing
sun light, is a noble way of getting a natural polymer known as starch. Amylopectin and …

Starch is a water-insoluble polymer of glucose synthesized as discrete granules inside the
stroma of plastids in plant cells. Starch reserves provide a source of carbohydrate for …

Starch exists naturally as insoluble semi-crystalline granules assembled by amylose and
amylopectin. Acknowledging the pioneers, we have reviewed the major accomplishments in …

The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …