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Analysis and Specification of Starch Granule Size Distributions
Published on: March 4, 2021
Influence of structural changes of starch in starchy foods during storage on their edible quality: A review
Huan Xie1, Yan Hong2, Lingjin Li1
1School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; Jiaxing Institute of Future Food, Jiaxing, 314000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Abstract:
Prior to consumption, most starchy foods require storage for a designated period following processing. During this period, the structure of starch in starchy food undergoes changes, which in turn affect the edible quality of starchy foods. Understanding these alterations can clarify how storage affects starch structure, thereby facilitating regulation of the edible quality of starchy foods. Therefore, this review discusses how storage affects the fine structure of starch in starchy foods and their edible quality. During storage, the structure of starch in starchy foods undergoes several changes, including granule damage, crystal structure alternation, and degradation and recombination of molecules. Additionally, interactions between starch and lipids can further form starch-lipid complexes. These structural changes in starch also depend on the storage condition (time and temperature), moisture content of starchy foods, and the starch source used for production. Changes in starch structure during storage and its interaction with other components can affect the edible quality of starchy foods. However, additional studies are needed on the structure-property relationships and mechanisms underlying the structural changes of starch in starchy foods during storage. Overall, this review provides insights into for the development of storage strategies toward the quality control of starchy foods.
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