Determination of size distribution of barley starch granules using lowangle laser light scattering

摘要

LALLS method (Low Angle Laser Light Scattering) was used to determine the size distribution of starch granules in caryopses of two varieties of malting barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Two size fractions of granules were proved (0 to 10 mum and 10 to 30 mum) similarly to results obtained by other methods. The variety Kompakt contained statistically more large starch granules than the variety Novum. The LALLS method could be used as an accurate, reproducible and quick method for determination of starch granule size distribution.