Publications by authors named "Mitali Madhumita"

Over the past decades, dynamic high-pressure treatment (DHPT) executed by high-pressure homogenization (HPH) or microfluidization (DHPM) technology has received humongous research attention for starch macromolecule modification. However, the studies on starch multi-level structure alterations by DHPT have received inadequate attention. Furthermore, no review comprehensively covers all aspects of DHPT, explicitly addressing the combined effects of both technologies (HPH or DHPM) on starch's structural and functional characteristics.

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  • - Refractance window (RW) dryer offers superior product quality, energy efficiency, and shorter drying times compared to conventional dryers, thanks to its unique drying process that combines heat transfer methods.
  • - It maintains product temperature below 80°C, preserving nutrients and functional properties, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
  • - Despite its advantages, large-scale industrial application faces challenges due to space requirements, leading researchers to explore hybrid technologies for scalability and better understanding of RW drying mechanisms and models.
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Dynamic high pressure treatment (DHPT) either by high pressure homogenization or microfluidisation, is an emerging concept used in the food industry for new products development through macromolecules modifications in addition to simple mixing and emulsification action. Mechanistic understanding of droplets breakup during high pressure homogenization is used to understand how these compact and high molecular weight-sized globular plant proteins are affected during DHPTs. Plant protein needs to be functionalized for advanced use in food formulation.

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Piper betle L., belonging to Piperaceae family, known as a traditional herbal medicinal plant and used for several health benefits in Asian countries. Currently, demand for its products such as herbal drugs, medicines, and natural herbal formulations has increased.

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