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The Effect of Maltose on Structural, Physicochemical, and Digestive Properties of Lentil Starch under Electron Beam Irradiation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the effects of electron beam irradiation (EBI) on the structural, physicochemical, and functional properties of lentil starch with varying maltose content. EBI did not significantly disrupt the starch's surface structure or cause amorphization of starch and maltose crystals, but it significantly reduced the intensity of starch's XRD peaks. The presence of maltose intensified internal growth ring damage, leading to more cross-link and rearrangement between short chains, improving short-range ordering of lentil starch and enhancing starch's solubility and thermal stability. Additionally, adding maltose that EBI then treats can lead to an increased content of slowly digestible starch in samples.

Source: Foods

DOI: 10.3390/foods13162544

Authors: Danyang Liang, Qing Liu, Haiyu Luo, Lin Luo, Khamiddolov Temirlan, Wenhao Li

Institution: Northwest A&F University

Language: English

Topic: Food composition and properties

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,296