The Effect of Pretreatments on the Physical Properties and Starch Structure of Potato Chips Dried by Microwaves under Vacuum

Native potato starch has a semi-crystalline structure associated with a low glycemic index. Microwave vacuum drying (MWVD) produces crispy snacks under mild temperatures, reducing starch structural changes. However, blanching pretreatment gelatinizes starch, reducing crystallinity. A promising alter...

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Main Authors: Aline Iamin Gomide, Ricardo Lemos Monteiro, Bruno Augusto Mattar Carciofi, João Borges Laurindo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/15/2259