Starch is a complex carbohydrate polymer produced by plants and especially by crops in
huge amounts. It consists of amylose and amylopectin, which have α-1, 4-and α-1, 6-linked …

Abstract Banana (Musa spp.), an evergreen perennial crop belonging to the Musaceae
family, is one of the world's most important tropical and subtropical fruits. It is characterized …

In this work, unripe green banana flour (UGBF) was dried by using Refractance window
(RW) drying and Hot Air (HA) oven drying, and various properties were evaluated. The water …

Banana starch is explored for its use in food and pharmaceutical applications. In this study,
in order to improve the techno-functional properties of native banana starch (NS), different …

This study aimed to investigate the proximate composition, mineral content, functional
properties, molecular structure, in vitro starch digestibility, total phenolic content (TPC), total …

The soaking process of glutinous rice allows the growth and reproduction of
microorganisms, which can easily cause food safety problems. In this work, the effects of …

Green bananas occupy an important position in the diet of Tanzanians with potential
beneficial health effects. Banana flours prepared from five Tanzania banana varieties …

In this study, the structural, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiobesity, and antimicrobial properties
of two himalayan apple seed varieties (red delicious (RD) and golden delicious (GD) was …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and eating quality of salted noodles
that are incorporated with different formulations of flour. Up to 20% of wheat flour was …

Banana starch, with its nutritional and functional properties, opens up new opportunities for
the food industry, which is seeking new starch sources to fulfil rising demand. Herein …