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Analytical, Biochemical and Physicochemical Aspects of Starch Granule Size, with Emphasis on Small Granule Starches: A Review
Nienke Lindeboom,
Peter R. Chang,
Robert T. Tyler,
Nienke Lindeboom
Department of Applied Microbiology and Food Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Peter R. Chang
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon, Canada
Research Scientist of Bioproducts and Bioprocesses National Science Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 107 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0X2, Canada. Phone: +306-956-7637, Fax: +306-956-7247.Search for more papers by this authorRobert T. Tyler
Department of Applied Microbiology and Food Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorNienke Lindeboom,
Peter R. Chang,
Robert T. Tyler,
Nienke Lindeboom
Department of Applied Microbiology and Food Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Peter R. Chang
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon, Canada
Research Scientist of Bioproducts and Bioprocesses National Science Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 107 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0X2, Canada. Phone: +306-956-7637, Fax: +306-956-7247.Search for more papers by this authorRobert T. Tyler
Department of Applied Microbiology and Food Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Granule size, size distribution and shape are among the most important morphologically distinguishing factors of starches from different origins. This article provides an overview of aspects related to starch granule size, including procedures for determining the size, the impact of granule size on the physicochemical characteristics of starch, and biosynthetic and environmental determinants of granule size. The focus is on small granule starches, including their isolation and current and potential utilization.
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