Analytical, Biochemical and Physicochemical Aspects of Starch Granule Size, with Emphasis on Small Granule Starches: A Review
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English Slovak |
| ISSN: | ISSN 0038-9056 |
| Online Access: | http://www.viks.sk/chk/star_3_4_04_89_99.doc |
| Abstract: | Conclusions. A wide range of small granule starches is available in nature. However, such starches do not see significant commercial application. A major reason for this is the difficulty experienced in commercial-scale purification of these starches. The development of improved methods for the refining of small granule starches could greatly facilitate the development of new applications and new markets for such starches. Summary. Granule size, size distribution and shape are among the most important morphologically distinguishing factors of starches from different origins. This article provides an overview of aspects related to starch granule size, including procedures for determining the size, the impact of granule size on the physicochemical characteristics of starch, and biosynthetic and environmental determinants of granule size. The focus is on small granule starches, including their isolation and current and potential utilization. |
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| ISSN: | ISSN 0038-9056 |
