An overview of classifications, properties of food polysaccharides and their links to applications in improving food textures

摘要

Background: Food polysaccharides are referred to the polysaccharides that have been approved for industrial usage in formulating food products, where they are generally utilized to boost the textural attributes of the foods. In this regard, the applications of food polysaccharides are dependent on their physicochemical properties, such as hydration, gelation, emulsification, thickening properties and so forth.