[HTML][HTML] A review of starch, a unique biopolymer–Structure, metabolism and in planta modifications

A Apriyanto, J Compart, J Fettke - Plant Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Starch is a complex carbohydrate polymer produced by plants and especially by crops in
huge amounts. It consists of amylose and amylopectin, which have α-1, 4-and α-1, 6-linked …

[HTML][HTML] Musa species variation, production, and the application of its processed flour: A review

KH Maseko, T Regnier, B Meiring, OC Wokadala… - Scientia …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Banana (Musa spp.), an evergreen perennial crop belonging to the Musaceae
family, is one of the world's most important tropical and subtropical fruits. It is characterized …

[HTML][HTML] Physico-chemical, structural, functional and powder flow properties of unripe green banana flour after the application of Refractance window drying

S Padhi, M Dwivedi - Future Foods, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, unripe green banana flour (UGBF) was dried by using Refractance window
(RW) drying and Hot Air (HA) oven drying, and various properties were evaluated. The water …

Influence of chemical modifications on dynamic rheological behaviour, thermal techno-functionalities, morpho-structural characteristics and prebiotic activity of banana …

SK Paramasivam, P Subramaniyan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Banana starch is explored for its use in food and pharmaceutical applications. In this study,
in order to improve the techno-functional properties of native banana starch (NS), different …

Physicochemical characteristics, microstructure and health promoting properties of green banana flour

M Khoza, E Kayitesi, BC Dlamini - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to investigate the proximate composition, mineral content, functional
properties, molecular structure, in vitro starch digestibility, total phenolic content (TPC), total …

Structural, physicochemical, antioxidant and in vitro digestibility properties of banana flours from different banana varieties (Musa spp.)

L Chang, M Yang, N Zhao, F ** and storage leads to
higher post-harvest loss and impede the trade. Identification of ripening is paramount …