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Xiangyu Ya1,2,3,4, Yongshuai Ma1,2,3,4, Zibo Song5,6
1Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
Abstract:
This study investigated the effects of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) on the structural characteristics, digestibility, and emulsifying properties of waxy maize starch (WMS), as well as their interaction mechanisms. WMS-TSP complexes were prepared via complexes to improve starch's physical and functional properties. Native WMS showed smooth spherical granules, while WMS-TSP samples formed freeze-drying-induced honeycomb structures (~200-250 μm). In vitro digestion indicated that WMS-TSP systems (5-15%) reduced RDS by 20.1-24.11% relative to native WMS (41% ± SD), suggesting a potential to attenuate postprandial glycemic responses. Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy revealed that TSP interacted with WMS mainly through non-covalent bonds such as hydrogen bonding, while influencing the degree of crystallinity without generating new crystalline polymorphs. In corn oil-based emulsions, the WMS-TSP composites showed strong viscoelastic behavior, with elevated storage (G') and loss (G″) moduli, together with improved storage stability. These findings highlight the synergistic potential of WMS and TSP in enhancing the functionality of starch-based systems and provide insights into the role of polysaccharides in food structure and digestion regulation.
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