Isolation and characterization of starch from purple yam (Dioscorea trifida)
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DOI: 10.1007/s13197-021-05066-9
Abstract: As a starchy raw material, purple yam presents pigments and mucilaginous material, what can difficult the extraction of pure starch. The extracted starches of Dioscorea trifida by aqueous and alkaline ways were investigated for purity,… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; starch; dioscorea trifida; purple yam ... See more keywords
Development of biodegradable films based on purple yam starch/chitosan for food application
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03718
Abstract: One of the most critical challenges for the food packaging industry to overcome is the development of biodegradable coatings from renewable sources. In this work, purple yam starch (PYS), chitosan (CS), and glycerol were blended… read more here.
Keywords: purple yam; development biodegradable; biodegradable films; yam starch ... See more keywords