Production, characterization, and mechanical properties of starch modified by Ophiostoma spp.

Microbial modification of starch with Ophiostoma spp. was investigated, with the purpose of developing a novel packaging material for the food or pharmaceutical industries. Various starch sources, such as tapioca, potato, corn, rice and amylopectin were tested as raw materials. The initial screening...

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Main Authors: Saville, B. A., Sain, M., Jeng, R., Huang, C. B., Hubbes, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2006-11-01
Series:BioResources
Subjects:
GFC
Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/viewFile/BioRes_01_2_257_269_Huange_JSSH_Production_Starch_Mod_Ophiostoma/25