Pasting properties of starches from non-conventional sources compared to maize and cassava starches

摘要

Starches of major economic importance are those found in roots and cereals. The need of exploring and studying amylaceous raw materials is verified, especially in Brazil, that has a privileged geographic localization for the production of different cultivars. Legume and non-conventional tuber starches have not been extensively used in the industrial sector due to a lack of knowledge of their functional properties. In this study, starches were extracted from tubers and legumes of the following varieti