Effect of the addition of potassium and magnesium ions on the thermal, pasting, and functional properties of plantain starch (Musa paradisiaca)

• Published in: International journal of biological macromolecules Vol. 124; pp. 41 - 49
• Main Authors: Mutis González, Nathalia, Pineda Gómez, Posidia, Rodríguez García, Mario Enrique
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.03.2019
• Subjects: biopolymers; crystallization; gelatinization; gelatinization temperature; industry; infrared spectroscopy; ions; magnesium; Magnesium ion; molecular weight; Musa paradisiaca; pasting properties; Plantain starch; potassium; potassium chloride; Potassium ion; solubility; starch; swelling (materials); thermal degradation; thermogravimetry; viscosity; Plantain starch; Potassium ion; Magnesium ion

Starch is a biopolymer widely used in the industry; however, rarely used in its native form, making necessary its modification. This work studied the effect of the inclusion of potassium and magnesium ions on the physicochemical properties of plantain starch. Ionic solutions were prepared at five co...