Physicochemical properties, modifications and applications of starches from different botanical sources

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 starch’s versatility, low cost and ease of use when its physicochemical properties are altered. Starch is increasingly use...

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Published in:Ciência e tecnologia de alimentos 2015-06, Vol.35 (2), p.215-236
Main Authors: Alcázar-Alay, Sylvia Carolina, Meireles, Maria Angela Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
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FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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Summary: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 starch’s versatility, low cost and ease of use when its physicochemical properties are altered. Starch is increasingly used in many industrial applications and as a renewable energy resource. Starch can be modified to enhance its positive attributes and eliminate deficiencies in its native characteristics. In this article, the state of knowledge on conventional and unconventional starches and their properties, characteristics, modifications and applications are reviewed.
ISSN:1678-457X
1678-457X
DOI:10.1590/1678-457X.6749