Plasticized jackfruit seed starch: a viable alternative for the partial replacement of petroleum-based polymer blends
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-2402-2
Abstract: AbstractBlends based on recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) and jackfruit seed starch were prepared using a melt blending method. A total of three blend systems was studied: rHDPE/native starch blends, rHDPE/thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends and rHDPE/citric… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed starch; thermoplastic starch; rhdpe ... See more keywords
Physicochemical properties and digestion of the lotus seed starch-green tea polyphenol complex under ultrasound-microwave synergistic interaction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2018.11.001
Abstract: Complex starch is gaining research attention due to its unique physicochemical and functional properties. Lotus seed starch (LS) suspensions (6.7%, w/v) with added green tea polyphenols (GTPs) (10%, w/w) were subjected to ultrasound (200-1000 W)-microwave (150-225 W)… read more here.
Keywords: lotus seed; seed; seed starch; microscopy ... See more keywords
Frontal polymerization – a rapid route for synthesizing superabsorbent polymers based on jackfruit seed starch grafted acrylic monomers
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DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/adc22c
Abstract: This study focuses on the synthesis of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) from jackfruit seed starch and acrylic monomers using the frontal polymerization (FP) method. Acrylic acid (AA) and acrylamide (AM) were grafted onto jackfruit seed starch… read more here.
Keywords: jackfruit seed; seed; acrylic monomers; polymerization ... See more keywords
Exploring the Performance of Jackfruit Seed Starch and Protein Microcapsules as Probiotic Carrier Systems: Enhancing Viability, Shelf Life, and Gastrointestinal Resilience
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DOI: 10.1155/jfpp/9970101
Abstract: Conventional encapsulating materials like maltodextrin, gelatin, casein, and synthetic polymers face challenges such as instability in gastric conditions, high costs, and ethical concerns. As sustainable alternatives, starch‐based polymers and protein isolates offer superior protection, biocompatibility,… read more here.
Keywords: protein; jackfruit seed; seed; seed starch ... See more keywords
Physico-chemical, morphological and technological properties of the avocado (Persea americana Mill. cv. Hass) seed starch
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DOI: 10.1590/1413-7054202044001420
Abstract: ABSTRACT Avocado seeds (Persea americana Mill) are a byproduct of fruit processing and are considered a potential alternative source of starch. Starch is widely used as a functional ingredient in food systems, along with additives… read more here.
Keywords: seed; morphological technological; americana mill; seed starch ... See more keywords
Structural, Thermal and Pasting Properties of Heat-Treated Lotus Seed Starch–Protein Mixtures
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11192933
Abstract: The interactions between starch and protein, the essential components of lotus seed, strongly influence the quality of lotus seed processing by-products. This study investigated the effects of lotus seed starch–protein (LS-LP) interactions on the structural,… read more here.
Keywords: seed; starch protein; seed starch; lotus seed ... See more keywords
Structural Properties of Lotus Seed Starch Nanocrystals Prepared Using Ultrasonic-Assisted Acid Hydrolysis
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DOI: 10.3390/foods12102050
Abstract: This study provides a novel method of preparing lotus seed starch nanocrystals (LS-SNCs) using acid hydrolysis combined with ultrasonic-assisted acid hydrolysis (U-LS-SNCs) and evaluates the structural characteristics of starch nanocrystals using scanning electron microscopy; analysis… read more here.
Keywords: acid hydrolysis; seed; seed starch; starch nanocrystals ... See more keywords
Effect of Different Freeze–Thaw Cycles and Fucoidan on Structural and Functional Properties of Lotus Seed Starch Gels: Insights from Structural Characterization and In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion
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DOI: 10.3390/foods14183177
Abstract: The influence of freeze–thaw (FT) cycling and fucoidan incorporation on the structural and digestive characteristics of lotus seed starch (LS) gels was systematically examined. Fucoidan–lotus seed starch (F-LS) gels were exposed to 0, 1, 3,… read more here.
Keywords: seed; starch gels; freeze thaw; lotus seed ... See more keywords
The Optimization of Avocado-Seed-Starch-Based Degradable Plastic Synthesis with a Polylactic Acid (PLA) Blend Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
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DOI: 10.3390/polym16162384
Abstract: This research improves the strength of plastic using avocado seed starch and PLA. The effect of blending avocado seed starch and PLA was optimized using the RSM approach by using two variables: water absorption and… read more here.
Keywords: seed; methodology; avocado seed; seed starch ... See more keywords
Avocado Seed Starch-Based Films Reinforced with Starch Nanocrystals
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DOI: 10.3390/polym16202868
Abstract: Biopolymers derived from biomass can provide the advantages of both biodegradability and functional qualities from a circular economy point of view, where waste is transformed into raw material. In particular, avocado seeds can be considered… read more here.
Keywords: seed; based films; avocado seed; starch nanocrystals ... See more keywords