Physicochemical, rheological and functional properties of modified starches from the tubers of Plectranthus esculentus

Native starch extracted from the tubers of Plectranthus esculentus (Family: Lamiaceae) was modified by acetylation, oxidation, carboxymethylation, xerogel formation, acetylation/xerogel formation, and acetylation/oxidation. Starch syneresis, swelling power and solubility were determined by gravimetr...

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Main Authors: Ursula Chinwe Kemas, Ruth E Guktur, Nelson Agaba Ochekpe, Ndidi C. Ngwuluka, Elijah Irmiya Nep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Huddersfield Press 2020-04-01
Series:British Journal of Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://www.bjpharm.org.uk/article/id/684/