Food and Bioprocess Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
Tiger
nut
horchata
solid
residue
(HSR)
has
high
starch
content
(about
23%,
dry
basis)
that
can
be
recovered
to
valorise
this
waste,
together
with
other
valuable
components,
such
as
oil,
fibres,
or
phenolic
compounds.
In
study,
a
chemical-free,
sustainable
process
was
proposed
obtain
good
yield
and
purity.
This
consists
of
high-speed
homogenisation
step
distilled
water,
followed
by
filtration
phase
separation
density
in
the
slurry
starch-rich
sediment
isolated
decantation.
Five
minutes
at
10,200
rpm
allows
for
obtaining
14.5
g
powder
per
100
dried
HSR,
purity
about
85%
WI
94.97.
Applying
1
washing
cycle
filtering
increased
up
17
g/100
without
notable
losses
purity,
whereas
centrifugation
15,000
h
highly
reduced
time,
increasing
92%.
Thus,
it
possible
recover
70%
present
HSR.
The
obtained
had
similar
morphological
characteristics,
crystallinity
degree,
gelatinisation
behaviour
tiger
tubers,
exhibiting
thermal
stability
reported
native
starches.
Therefore,
HSR
used
source
different
uses.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 545 - 545
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Sweet
potato
starch
is
an
important
source
of
in
food
processing,
but
its
natural
functionality
relatively
limited,
restricting
performance
certain
applications.
Gelatinized
sweet
starch,
with
enhanced
structural
and
functional
properties,
has
broader
potential
applications
products.
During
the
gelatinization
process,
crystalline
structure
changes,
making
it
suitable
for
use
various
formulations.
can
be
produced
through
techniques
such
as
moist
heat
extrusion,
spray
drying,
effect
influenced
by
factors
moisture
content
temperature.
This
review
summarizes
influencing
highlighting
how
changes
under
different
conditions
affect
quality
final
Understanding
these
helps
optimize
process
enhancing
application
foods
noodles
baked
goods.
knowledge
provides
theoretical
support
practical
guidance
further
utilization
industry.
Measurement Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 100196 - 100196
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Purple
yam
(Dioscorea
alata)
starch
holds
considerable
potential
as
a
functional
ingredient
in
various
industries,
particularly
food
and
pharmaceuticals.
This
study
delves
into
the
novel
frontiers
of
purple
extraction,
modification,
characterization,
its
expanding
applications.
The
extraction
process
has
been
optimized
to
yield
high-quality
starch,
focusing
on
environmentally
friendly
techniques.
Post-extraction,
undergoes
series
modifications,
including
physical,
chemical,
enzymatic
methods,
enhance
properties,
such
solubility,
viscosity,
gelatinization,
resistance
retrogradation.
Comprehensive
characterization
techniques,
spectroscopy,
microscopy,
rheological
analysis,
have
employed
analyze
structural
physicochemical
properties
native
modified
starches.
results
reveal
significant
improvements
performance
metrics
rendering
it
suitable
for
diverse
In
industry,
is
emerging
versatile
thickener,
stabilizer,
texturizer
products
soups,
sauces,
baked
goods.
Its
unique
hue,
attributed
anthocyanins,
also
adds
aesthetic
value
health
benefits.
Beyond
food,
this
finds
applications
bioplastics,
pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics,
where
biocompatibility
are
highly
valued.
exploration
advanced
techniques
modification
highlights
multifaceted
applications,
positioning
promising
alternative
traditional
Future
research
should
focus
scaling
these
processes
industrial
use,
ensuring
sustainability,
exploring
new
sectors.
Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
The
study
explores
composite
polysaccharide
films
made
from
plantain
pulp
starch
and
chitosan,
incorporating
extracts
Panadol
leaves
of
Plectranthus
barbatus
caninus
to
improve
physicochemical
antimicrobial
properties.
Plantain
was
extracted
using
25%
NaOH
were
created
via
solvent
casting
by
combining
equal
volumes
5%
2.5%
chitosan.
Phytochemical
screening
the
ethanolic
leaf
employed
spectroscopic
methods.
Evaluations
included
antioxidant
capacity,
total
phenolic
flavonoid
contents,
water
solubility,
swelling
indices,
vapour
transmission
rates
optical
Antimicrobial
activity
tested
disk
diffusion
method
plate
count
agar.
Antioxidant
activities
showed
%
DPPH
inhibition
74.60
±
0.05
64.77
0.07
for
caninus,
with
contents
86.56
0.03
69.59
0.04
mg/g
gallic
acid
equivalents,
91.25
0.005
74.49
0.003
quercetin
equivalents
respectively.
exhibited
increased
opacity,
density
moisture
content
alongside
decreased
indices.
Water
solubility
varied
component
no
significant
difference
in
among
films.
Both
gram-positive
gram-negative
bacteria
inhibited
extracts.
starch-chitosan
demonstrated
enhanced
properties
making
them
suitable
sustainable
food
packaging.
International Journal of Food Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
Palm
starch
is
an
underutilised
and
unconventional
resource
gaining
popularity
globally
due
to
its
health-promoting
properties.
However,
native
often
falls
short
in
areas
such
as
retrogradation
during
gelatinisation,
instability
at
high
temperatures,
acidic
conditions,
limiting
functionality
the
food
industry.
Modifications
are
necessary
enhance
performance
of
broaden
applications
across
other
industries.
The
technological
implications
underutilisation
remain
under
investigation.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
summary
modifications
different
palm
varieties
within
same
family,
utilising
various
techniques,
including
chemical,
thermal,
non-thermal
methods.
It
examines
resulting
changes
physicochemical
properties,
granular
molecular
structures,
these
starches.
Additionally,
impact
modification
techniques
on
starch-rich
systems
Palmyra
sprout,
kithul
starch,
talipot
sago
reviewed.
use
modified
starches
developing
biodegradable
packaging
film
also
discussed.
thoroughly
explores
physicochemical,
morphological,
rheological
traits
both
starch.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
The
improper
disposal
of
agricultural
food
waste
(AFW)
and
its
associated
plastic
packaging
significantly
exacerbates
environmental
degradation,
including
pollution,
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
loss
valuable
resources,
while
imposing
substantial
economic
burdens.
These
pressing
challenges
have
spurred
advancements
in
bioplastics
as
sustainable
eco‐friendly
alternatives
to
conventional
plastics.
Here,
the
potential
AFW,
rich
biopolymers
such
starch
cellulose,
a
renewable
feedstock
is
examined
for
polylactic
acid,
polybutylene
succinate,
polyhydroxyalkanoates.
It
explores
characteristics
these
bioplastics,
focusing
on
production
techniques
extraction‐based
processes,
microbial
fermentation,
fermentation
combined
with
polymerization,
synthesis
from
volatile
fatty
acids.
Additionally,
role
AFW
pretreatment
methods,
physical,
chemical,
biological,
enzymatic
approaches,
enhancing
conversion
efficiency
analyzed.
it
highlighted
that
recent
bioplastic
improved
efficiency,
biodegradability,
scalability,
offering
viable
substitute
traditional
findings
demonstrate
valorizing
not
only
addresses
but
also
promotes
sustainability
circular
economy
principles,
paving
way
greener
industries
reduced
ecological
impact.
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
prevalence
of
foodborne
outbreaks
due
to
the
consumption
uncooked
and
ready‐to‐eat
fruits
vegetables
has
seen
a
noticeable
increase,
particularly
in
environments
lacking
sanitation.
This
article
extensively
explores
recent
advancements
detection
pathogens
vegetables,
alongside
potential
prevention
strategies.
Predominantly,
like
Listeria
monocytogenes
,
Escherichia
coli
Salmonella
enterica
are
main
culprits
linked
these
food
items
globally.
Notably,
contamination
is
more
prevalent
fresh
leafy
greens
than
fruit
products.
Various
methods
such
as
culturing,
microscopy,
immunological
assays,
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR),
biosensors,
hyperspectral
imaging
have
proven
effective
identifying
foods.
Nonetheless,
come
with
challenges,
including
time
consumption,
accuracy
concerns,
high
costs.
Research
ongoing
refine
techniques,
efforts
combining
methodologies
PCR–enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assay
integrating
culturing
PCR.
Additionally,
several
interventions,
cold
plasma
treatment,
ultraviolet
irradiation,
application
edible
coatings,
shown
promise
mitigating
risks,
thereby
enhancing
safety
produce
items.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
ABSTRACT
Thermoplastic
starch
(TPS)
has
long
been
recognized
for
its
challenges
in
blending
with
other
biodegradable
polymers
due
to
issues
of
compatibilization.
This
study
involved
the
melt
TPS
and
poly(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)
(TPS/PBAT
50/50)
4,4′‐methylene
diphenyl
diisocyanate
(MDI)
acting
as
a
reactive
chain
extender.
The
mechanical
characteristics,
phase
morphology,
thermal
behavior,
crystalline
structure,
water
absorption
mixes
were
examined.
Increasing
MDI
component
resulted
enhanced
tensile
strength
from
9.60
17.71
MPa,
elongation
at
break
increases
366.80%
623.65%.
addition
0–2
wt%
enhances
stability
T
d
peak
increase
327.49°C
338.34°C.
SEM
micrographs
demonstrated
notable
enhancement
interfacial
adhesion
between
PBAT
phases
increment
MDI.
relative
crystallinity
10%
13%
after
presence
decreased
films.
Characterization
results
indicate
that
incorporation
extender
can
improve
performance
TPS/PBAT‐MDI
bioplastics.