Delivery of therapeutics using synthetic polymers is challenging due to toxicity,
immunogenicity and impaired bioavailability following administration. However, natural …

Fruits are widely consumed and play a crucial role in diet. Furthermore, changes in dietary
habits and growing world population have promoted the increase in demand of this product …

This work aimed to determine which plasticizer is suitable for films based on babassu starch
isolated by steeping in water (WS), acid steeping (AS), or alkaline steeping (KS) with a view …

In this study, we isolated starches from non-traditional sources, including quinoa, lentil,
arrowhead, gorgon fruit, sorghum, chickpea, proso millet, and purple potato and investigated …

The development of the extraction process for improving the starch yield from
unconventional plants is emerging as a topic of interest. In this respect, the present work …

Starch plays a pivotal role in food and other industries, necessitating the exploration of new
starch sources to cater the substantial requirement. This study delved into the variations in …

The properties of biological-chemical chitosan (BCh) films from marine-industrial waste and
a non-conventional Ramon starch (RS)(Brosimum alicastrum) were investigated. Blended …

In this study, we have isolated starch from turmeric dye extraction residue by steeping in acid
medium (AS), steeping in water (WS), or steeping in alkaline medium (KS) and assessed the …

To explore the feasibility of substituting waxy rice with waxy or sweet-waxy corn, eight
varieties of waxy and sweet-waxy corns were selected, including three self-cultivated …

Native starches are not suitable for industrial use and must be modified for improved
functionality. In this study, the effect of moisture preconditioning and infrared heating time on …