Abstract Banana (Musa spp.), an evergreen perennial crop belonging to the Musaceae
family, is one of the world's most important tropical and subtropical fruits. It is characterized …

Culled plantain pulp starch, peel starch, and peel flour were characterized for their value-
addition. Scanning electron microscopy articulated the smooth irregular with elongated and …

Biscuits and queens cakes were produced from the blends of cooking banana/fluted
pumpkin seeds flour at a substitution levels of 100% wheat flour (control), 90% cooking …

Starch isolated from Chrysophyllum albidnum (African star apple) was subjected to
modification by acetylation, carboxymethylation and succinylation process. Chemical …

Starch isolated from banana (Musa acuminata) and plantains species (Musa paradisiaca
and Musa balbisiana) were phosphorylated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) and cross …

Banana, a very rich starchy food crop, undergoes postharvest losses in the developing
countries. Acetylated and oxidized banana starches were investigated for their …

The role of microbes in the degradation of plantain derived-wastes and their potential to
produce cellulolytic enzymes was assessed. Soil samples of decomposing waste piles were …

A inovação e a capacidade de corresponder às tendências e necessidades do consumidor,
são ferramentas essenciais para o sucesso da indústria alimentar. A Frulact é uma empresa …

Bananas undergo significant postharvest losses at the farm, during handling, cooking and
serving. Loss of palatability and food mass occurs during serving and consumption due to …