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Composition, molecular structure, and physicochemical properties of tuber and root starches: a review

Hoover, R·2001·Carbohydrate Polymers

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The major carbohydrate of tuber and root crops is starch, which accounts for 16-24% of their total weight. In recent years, substantial progress has been made in understanding the relationship between starch structure and physicochemical properties. However, these studies have been mainly on cereal starches. The present status of knowledge on the composition, structure, gelatinization retrogradation, digestibility and rheological properties of tuber and root starches is reviewed. In addition, present concepts of granule structure, gelatinization, retrogradation and theology are also reviewed. Future research needs in the area of tuber and root starches are discussed.

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Authors
Hoover, R.
Affiliations
Memorial University of Newfoundland (CA)
Corresponding author
Hoover, R
Venue
Carbohydrate Polymers
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2001-07
Volume
45
Issue
3
Pages
253-267
ISSN
0144-8617 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2090970850
Cited by
1,483
References
112
Citations by year
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FWCI
13.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Carbohydrate Polymers (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food composition and properties
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Proteins in Food Systems
Keywords
tuber starch, root starch, starch composition, starch structure, starch granule structure, gelatinization, retrogradation, starch digestibility, starch rheology, physicochemical properties

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