Supramolecular structure of jackfruit seed starch and its relationship with digestibility and physicochemical properties

Jin Chen, Yi Liang, Xiaoxi Li, Ling Chen, Fengwei Xie

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Abstract

The influence of supramolecular structure on the physicochemical properties and digestibility of jackfruit seed starch (JSS) were investigated. Compared with maize and cassava starches (MS and CS), JSS had smaller granules and higher amylose content (JSS: 24.90%; CS: 16.68%; and MS: 22.42%), which contributed to higher gelatinization temperature (To: 81.11 °C) and setback viscosity (548.9 mPa s). From scanning electron microscopy, the digestion of JSS was observed mainly at the granule surface. Due to its higher crystallinity (JSS: 30.6%; CS: 30.3%; and MS: 27.4%) and more ordered semi-crystalline lamellae, JSS had a high RS content (74.26%) and melting enthalpy (19.61 J/g). In other words, the supramolecular structure of JSS extensively determined its digestibility and resistance to heat and mechanical shear treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)269-277
Number of pages9
JournalCarbohydrate Polymers
Volume150
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Oct 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Digestibility
  • Jackfruit seed starch
  • Resistant starch
  • Supramolecular structure
  • Thermal properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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