Physicochemical Characteristics of Starch in Sweet Potato Cultivars Grown in Korea
Hyun‐Joo Kim, Koan Sik Woo, Hyeong‐Un Lee, Sang Sik Nam, Byong Won Lee, Min Young Kim, Yu‐Young Lee, Jin‐Young Lee, Mi Hyang Kim, Byoungkyu Lee
Abstract
digestibility of Pungwonmi was greater than that of the other cultivars. Starch X-ray patterns did not differ among the cultivars. The results of this study provide useful information for the food industry regarding the application of sweet potato starches.
Topics & Concepts
AmyloseCultivarAmylopectinStarchChemistryFood scienceDegree of polymerizationResistant starchAgronomyHorticulturePolymerizationBiologyPolymerOrganic chemistryFood Quality and Safety StudiesAgriculture, Soil, Plant ScienceFood composition and properties