Sweetpotato varieties vary greatly in perceived textures and sweetness. This study identified
physicochemical factors that influence these attributes in cooked sweetpotatoes. Fifteen …

Roots, tubers and bananas (RTBs) contribute immensely to food security and livelihoods in
sub‐Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. The adoption of RTB genotypes in these …

A-and B-type wheat starches have significant differences in rheological, textural, and pasting
properties; however, the structure-property relationship is not fully revealed. Herein, the …

Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is an important staple crop cultivated in over 100
countries, and the storage roots and vines provide food for humans and livestock …

Sweetpotato French fry (SPFF) textures have been previously correlated with starch
contents, but little is known about the relationship of starch properties with SPFF textures …

Impacts of cell wall polymers on sweetpotato chip texture and fat content were investigated
through enzymatic modification. Covington sweetpotato slices were treated with cellulase …

Varieties and Landraces: Cultural Practices and Traditional Uses, Volume Two in the
Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin series, brings information on the …

Starch is one of the key factors for the texture of Chinese steamed bread (CSB). In this study,
the molecular structures and physicochemical properties of starches from 11 wheat varieties …

Despite the abundance of natural resources, Southern Africa continues to face challenges in
tapping these resources for the benefit of their communities. While such challenges may …

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Engineering Education in industrialising
countries, with Southern Africa as the case study, benchmarked on institutions from the …