Published July 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Extrudates of starch-xanthan gum mixtures as affected by chemical agents and irradiation

  • 1. University of Nebraska, Lincoln (United States)

Description

Mixtures of starch, xanthan gum and either polyvinyl alcohol, epichlorohydrin, valeric acid or adipoyl chloride were extruded. Properties of extrudates including apparent viscosity, water solubility, water absorption indices and extrudate expansion were measured for different proportions of xanthan gum, 70% amylose starch (with or without irradiation) and chemical agents. Extrusion with chemical agents and irradiation changed physical properties of both starch and xanthan gum. Expansions of extrudates were higher than that of starch. Viscosity of extrudates increased with xanthan gum concentration. The addition of 1% (w/w) polyvinyl alcohol had the greatest effect of the chemical agents. Irradiation increased the apparent viscosity of starch-xanthan gum mixtures

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Food Science
Journal Volume
62
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 816-820
ISSN
0022-1147

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ARN: US1997076768