Research on the Structure and Physicochemical Properties of Starch
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1421
Special Issue Editors
Interests: starch retrogradation; resistant starch; in vitro digestion; low-glycemic index staple foods; nanoparticles
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Starch, a naturally occurring macromolecule with a semi-crystalline structure, finds extensive use in the food industry, as a thickener, a binding agent, and a component of food. During processing, the disruption and reformation of the crystal structures of starch significantly impact the properties of starch-based products and analyzing the structural changes of starch crystals at multiple scales is crucial for regulating their properties. Given the aforementioned, we propose a Special Issue dedicated to the discussion of the structure and recrystallization mechanism of starch. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome and research areas may include, but are not limited to: (1) the characterization and modification of the structure of starch; (2) the effects of processing methods and storage conditions on the crystal formation of starch; and (3) correlation analysis of the texture characteristics and structure of starch-based products. All submissions are welcome, on the condition that their focus falls within the scope of this Special Issue and meets the requirements of Foods.
Dr. Hao Lu
Prof. Dr. Yang Qin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- multiscale structure of starch
- recrystallization
- starchy foods and materials
- starch-based product processing and storage
- new methods for characterizing starch structure
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