Structural, morphological, compositional, thermal, pasting, and functional properties of isolated Achira (Canna indica L.) starch: Review.

The aim of this study was to analyze the physicochemical properties of native Colombian Achira starch (Canna indica L.). Achira starch, with an amylose content of 49.

Effect of ultrasonically stimulated potato germination during soaking on the physicochemical properties of starch and its use in edible films.

The aim of this work was to investigate the effects of ultrasonic treatment during soaking of potatoes on the physicochemical properties of starches obtained after 16 weeks of germination. The ultrasonic treatment showed a direct correlation between sprout length and ultrasonic time. The protein content decreased from 0.

Calcium Deficiency in Diet Decreases the Magnesium Content in Bone and Affects Femur Physicochemical Properties in Growing Rats.

This study evaluates the effect of three calcium levels in the diet (normal, moderate, and severe calcium depletion) on bone metabolism of male Wistar rats during their growth period. Bone mineral density (BMD) and femur length were determined in vivo during the growth stage using a single X-ray transmission system. The apparent calcium absorption was calculated in the rat adolescent and adulthood stages.

Effect of the addition of potassium and magnesium ions on the thermal, pasting, and functional properties of plantain starch (Musa paradisiaca).

Starch is a biopolymer widely used in the industry; however, rarely used in its native form, making necessary its modification. This work studied the effect of the inclusion of potassium and magnesium ions on the physicochemical properties of plantain starch. Ionic solutions were prepared at five concentrations between 0.

Physicochemical, morphological, and rheological characterization of Xanthosoma robustum Lego-like starch.

This work presents the physicochemical and pasting characterization of isolated mafafa starch and mafafa flour (Xanthosoma robustum). According to SEM images of mafafa starches in the tuber, these starches form Lego-like shaped structures with diameters between 8 and 35 μm conformed by several starch granules of wedge shape that range from 2 to 7 μm. The isolated mafafa starch is characterized by its low contents of protein, fat, and ash.