The multiscale structure of banana starch related to the physicochemical, thermal, functional and digestibility characteristics: A review
Starch plays a main role in food and non-food applications, which explains the continuous search for alternative sources. The use of non-conventional sources to isolate starch has been a topic of interest to obtain this polysaccharide with novel or improved functionality. Unripe bananas fall within...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión aceptada para publicación |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) |
| Repositorio: | DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:digital.csic.es:10261/382916 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/382916 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85203817502 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Chain-length distribution Molecular features Multi-scale structure Starch digestion starch bananas |
| Sumario: | Starch plays a main role in food and non-food applications, which explains the continuous search for alternative sources. The use of non-conventional sources to isolate starch has been a topic of interest to obtain this polysaccharide with novel or improved functionality. Unripe bananas fall within the category of non-conventional starchy sources. Studies on banana starch showed the unique characteristics of the polysaccharides, but their hierarchical structure deserves more investigation to understand varietal and crop variability. The multi-scale structure of either native or modified banana starch is responsible for the functional, physicochemical, rheological, and digestibility characteristics. The understanding of the different levels of the organization of the banana starch structure will support the optimal processing conditions, besides the interactions between starch and other biomolecules (proteins, lipids, bioactive compounds) to suggest the best applications. The hierarchical structure of banana starch underpins its physicochemical and functional properties directly affecting its digestibility. Studies of the multi-scale structure of banana starch are scarce and expanding the knowledge in this area will enhance the utilization of this starchy food crop and exploit its unique properties. |
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