Pearl millet grain as an emerging source of starch: A review on its structure, physicochemical properties,
Sneh Punia1, Manoj Kumar2, Anil Kumar Siroha3
1Department of Food Science and Technology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India; Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA.
Abstract:
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.) is a sustainable and underutilized starch source, constituting up to 70 % starch in its grain. Pearl millet could be used as a cheaper source of starch as compared to other cereals for developing functional foods. This review is mainly focused on isolation methods, and chemical composition of the pearl millet starch (PMS). Techno-functional characteristics such as; gelatinization, pasting properties, solubility, swelling power, and digestibility to infer wider application of the PMS critically highlighted in the review. Native starches have limited functionalitiesfor food applications due to the instability in developed pastes and gels. A number of modifications (physical, mechanical and enzymatic) have been developed to increase the functionality and to obtain desired characteristics of PMS thus improving its utilization in food applications. Further, the utilization of native as well as modified PMS is also discussed comprehensively. In addition, a number of recommendations to further improve its functionality and increase its application are also discussed.
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