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

Autor(es)

Alcazar-Alay, Sylvia Carolina ; Almeida Meireles, Maria Angela

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; v. 35, n. 2, p. 22-pg., 2015-04-01.

Resumo

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. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/10685-8 - Combinação/acoplamento de processos para a produção e encapsulamento de extratos vegetais de alto valor agregado: avaliação técnica e econômica
• Beneficiário: Maria Angela de Almeida Meireles Petenate
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular