All starch is composed of two molecules: amylose and amylopectin. Both comprise chains of glucose molecules, but while amylose is non-branching, amylopectin branches. Blue Circle: Schematic of typical ...

Starch is a complex carbohydrate and a natural component of many plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Starchy foods form an essential part of a healthy diet. When people hear the word ...

Against this backdrop, a research team led by Dr. Guozhang Kang and Dr. Gezi Li from Henan Agricultural University, China, have made a discovery that could reshape the future of wheat genetic ...

Ingredion. has filed a patent for thermally inhibited waxy cassava starches and their use in edible compositions. The compositions have improved creaminess compared to previous starches, regardless of ...

Potato starch is the extracted starch from potatoes. The starch turns to a light, powdery, flour-like consistency once it has dried out, and it is a common ingredient that features in several recipes.

Most carbohydrates in your diet are starches. But some types of starch can pass through your digestive tract without being digested. Many studies in humans show that resistant starch can have powerful ...

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) in Thiruvananthapuram has embarked on a ₹4 crore research project for developing tapioca varieties with waxy or high-amylose starches that are ...

Potato starch is a versatile ingredient made by crushing potatoes to extract the starch. When you’re using potato starch, you’re using the dried and ground potatoes in the form of a fine powder.