Rheological behaviour of acorn starch dispersions: effects of concentration and temperature

Rheological properties of acorn starch dispersions at different concentrations (4%, 5%, 6% and 7%) were evaluated under steady and dynamic shear conditions. The flow behaviours of the acorn starch dispersions at different temperatures (25, 40, 55 and 70 °C) were determined from the rheological parameters provided by the power law model. The acorn starch dispersions at 25 °C exhibited high shear-thinning fluid characteristics ( n  = 0.23–0.36). Consistency index (K) and apparent viscosity (η_a,100) increased with an increase in starch concentration, and were also reduced with increasing temperature. Within the temperature range of 25–70 °C, the η_a,100 obeyed the Arrhenius temperature relationship with a high determination coefficient ( R ² = 0.97–0.99), with activation energies (E_a) ranging between 16.5 and 19.0 kJ mol⁻¹. Both the power law and exponential type models were employed in order to establish the relationship between concentration and apparent viscosity (η_a,100) in the temperature range of 25–70 °C. Magnitudes of storage ( G' ) and loss ( G ") moduli increased with an increase in the starch concentration and frequency (ω). The magnitudes of G ' were higher than those of G " over most of the frequency range (0.63–62.8 rad s⁻¹). The dynamic (η*) and steady shear (η_a) viscosities of acorn starch dispersion at 7% concentration follow the Cox–Merz superposition rule.     

Effects of cross‐linking on the rheological and thermal properties of sweet potato starch

Sweet potato starches were modified with three different concentrations of phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃) (0.01, 0.02, and 0.03%, based on dry weight of starch) as a cross‐linking agent. The effects of crosslinking on rheological and thermal properties of sweet potato starch (SPS) pastes were evaluated. Cross‐linking considerably reduced the swelling power, consistency index (K), apparent viscosity (η_a), and yield stress (σ_oc) values of SPS, which significantly decreased with increase in POCl₃ concentration. The gelatinization temperature (T_p) and enthalpy (ΔH) values of the cross‐linked SPS, which were determined using differential scanning calorimetry, were higher than those of native SPS. Storage modulus (G′), loss modulus (G″), and complex viscosity (η*) of the cross‐linked SPS pastes determined using small deformation oscillatory rheometry, were higher than native starch, and they also decreased with increase in POCl₃ concentration from 0.01 to 0.03%. The tan δ (ratio of G″/G′) values (0.15–0.19) of the cross‐linked SPS samples were much lower than that (0.37) of the native SPS, indicating that the elastic properties of the SPS pastes were strongly influenced by modifications from cross‐linking. Finally, Cox–Merz plots showed that η* was much higher than η_a for the cross‐linked SPS pastes.     

Rheological behaviors of hydroxypropylated sweet potato starches influenced by guar,locust bean,and xanthan gums

This study examined the steady flow and dynamic rheological behaviors of hydroxypropylated sweet potato starch (HPSPS) pastes mixed with guar gum (GG), locust bean gum (LBG), and xanthan gum (XG) at different concentrations (0, 0.3, and 0.6%). The HPSPS–gum mixtures had higher shear‐thinning fluid characteristics than the control (0% gum) at 25°C. The addition of the gums resulted in an increase in the consistency index (K) and apparent viscosity (η_a,100). The dynamic moduli (G′, G″) and complex viscosity (η*) values of the HPSPS–gum mixtures were higher than those of the control, and they increased with an increase in gum concentration. In particular, the presence of XG at 0.6% in the HPSPS–gum mixture systems gave rise to the greatest viscoelastic properties among the gums examined at different concentrations. The tan δ (ratio of G″/G′) values (0.35–0.57) of the HPSPS–GG and HPSPS–XG mixtures were much lower than those of the control (0.82) and HPSPS–LBG (0.88–1.06), indicating that the elastic properties in the HPSPS–gum mixture systems were strongly affected by the additions of GG and XG. These steady flow and dynamic rheological parameters indicated there were synergistic interactions between the HPSPS and gums. The synergistic effects of the gums and modified starch were hypothesized by considering the molecular incompatibility and molecular interactions between the gums and HPSPS.     

Effect of resistant starch (RS3) addition on rheological properties of wheat flour

The rheological properties of wheat flour (WF) mixed with RS type 3 at different concentrations of RS (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%) were examined. Steady and dynamic shear rheological tests indicated that the magnitudes of consistency index (K), apparent viscosity (η_a,100), dynamic modulus (G′ and G″), and complex viscosity (η*) of the WF–RS mixtures decreased with an increase in the mixing concentration of RS. G′ values of WF–RS mixture samples except for 5% RS as a function of aging time (14 h) at 5°C increased rapidly at initial stage and then reached a plateau region at long aging times. Increasing the RS concentration resulted in the decrease in plateau values. In general, these results suggest that the presence of RS in WF modifies the rheological properties, and that these modifications are dependent on the concentration of RS. The most pronounced changes of viscoelastic properties were observed for WF mixed with 20% RS.     

Effect of hydroxypropylation on physical and rheological properties of sweet potato starch

Sweet potato starches (SPS) were hydroxypropylated to evaluate the effect of molar substitution (MS, 0.042-0.153) on the rheological properties, thermal properties, freeze-thaw stability, paste clarity, and gel strength of hydroxypropylated sweet potato starches (HPSPS). The swelling power and solubility values of HPSPS were higher than those of native sweet potato starch (SPS) and increased with an increase in MS. The transition temperatures (T_o, T_p, and T_c), and enthalpy (ΔH) of gelatinization of HPSPS were lower than those of native SPS, and significantly decreased with an increase in MS.Rheological properties of HPSPS pastes were measured under the conditions of steady and dynamic shear. Their consistency index (K), apparent viscosity (η_a,100), Casson yield stress (σ_oc), complex viscosity (η*), and dynamic moduli (G′ and G″) values decreased with an increase in MS, while their flow behavior index (n) and tan δ (ratio of G″/G′) values increased. The dependence of apparent viscosity on temperature followed the Arrhenius model for all samples. The paste clarity of HPSPS paste was more pronounced with increasing MS of hydroxypropyl groups. The HPSPS gels showed lower gel strength and also better freeze-thaw stability with a significant decrease in syneresis (g/100 g) compared to native SPS.     

黄原胶对木薯阴阳离子淀粉糊性质的影响

本文采用Brabender黏度计和哈克流变仪研究了黄原胶对木薯阴、阳离子淀粉糊黏度、冻融稳定性及流变学性质的影响。结果表明:黄原胶使木薯阴、阳离子淀粉糊的峰值黏度和崩解值均显著增加,但其起始糊化温度有所降低;添加黄原胶后,阳离子淀粉的析水率有了一定程度的提高,冻融稳定性减弱,而阴离子淀粉的析水率下降;黄原胶的加入使两种变性淀粉凝胶的tanα值降低,储能模量(G’)增大,这使得木薯阴阳离子淀粉凝胶向趋于固性的方向发展。      

Dynamic Rheological and Thermal Properties of Acetylated Sweet Potato Starch

Dynamic rheological and thermal properties of acetylated sweet potato starch (SPS) pastes (5%, w/w) were evaluated as a function of the degree of substitution (DS). The transition temperatures (T_o, T_p and T_c) and enthalpy of gelatinization (ΔH) of acetylated SPS, which were determined using differential scanning calorimetry, were lower than those of native starch, and significantly decreased with an increase in DS. Magnitudes of storage modulus (G′), loss modulus (G′′) and complex viscosity (η*) of acetylated SPS pastes were determined using a small‐deformation oscillatory rheometer. Dynamic moduli (G′, G′′ and η*) values of acetylated SPS pastes except for 0.123 DS were higher than those of native starch, and they also decreased with an increase in DS. The tan δ (ratio of G′′/G′) values (0.37–0.39) of acetylated SPS samples were lower than that (0.44) of native starch and no significant differences were found among acetylated SPS samples, indicating that the elastic properties of SPS pastes were affected by acetylation but did not depend on DS. The G′ values of acetylated SPS during aging at 4°C for 10 h were much lower than those of native starch, showing that the addition of acetyl groups produced a pronounced effect on the retrogradation properties of SPS.     

Rheological properties of cereal starch gels and Mesona Blumes gum mixtures

The effect of Mesona Blumes gum (MBG) was examined on steady and dynamic shear of MBG/rice starch and MBG/wheat starch gels. In addition, stress relaxation and creep tests were performed for two types of cereal starch gels. The flow curves of both MBG/starch gels exhibited pseudoplastic behavior at shear rates between 0.01 and 10 s⁻¹, and the data were fitted into the power law model (R² = 0.91–0.98). Dynamic mechanical spectrum showed that all gels were strong gels in frequency between 0.1 and 10 Hz. Stress relaxation data at different strains indicated a strain‐softening phenomenon for both gels. Data were fitted into Maxwell model (R² = 0.91–0.98). Creep curves were conducted at the shear stress 6.4 Pa within linear viscoelastic region of both MBG/starch gels. Data were fitted into Burgers model (R² = 0.91–0.98). Apparent viscosity η, storage moduli G′, equilibrium stress relaxation modulus G_e and zero apparent viscosity η₀ of MBG/rice starch gels decreased in the following order: 6/0>6/0.5>6/0.35>6/0.1 (starch/gum w/w). Whereas η, G′, G_e, and η₀ of MBG/wheat starch gels increased gradually along side the increase of MBG contents. The stress relaxation time λ of MBG/rice starch gels increased in the following order: 6/0<6/0.5<6/0.35<6/0.1 (starch/gum w/w) while λ of MBG/wheat starch gels decreased gradually with the increase of MBG level. The influence of MBG on two examined cereal starch is totally opposite.     

部分石栎属淀粉糊特性研究

采用偏光显微镜、分光光度计、旋转粘度计等现代分析仪器,对部分石栎属淀粉糊特性进行了较详细的研究。实验结果表明,石栎属淀粉糊具有糊化温度高、酶解率较高、透明度低、凝沉稳定性较强、冻融稳定性较差的特性。在pH值6.0～8.0范围内石栎属淀粉糊粘度较高,温度和转速对糊粘度有一定影响,浓度对糊粘度有显著影响。     

Chestnut and acorn starch properties affected by isolation methods

Starches from chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) and acorns (Quercus suber Lam. and Q. rotundifolia Lam.) were isolated from dried fruits using four different methods. These involved a physicochemical and/or an enzymatic treatment followed by centrifugation and sieving: (i) low shear at alkaline pH – LSA, (ii) high shear in water – HSW, (iii) enzymatic treatment at low shear – LSE, (iv) LSA and using successively three sieves – LSA3S. Raw yield, purity, colour parameters, morphology, protein, fat, ash, reducing sugars and amylose contents, damaged starch content and viscoamylographic profiles were studied in isolated starches, presenting different properties through different methods. In general, chestnut starch seems to be poorly resistant to extraction methodologies as shown by the damaged starch content and viscoamylographic properties encountered during this study. Moreover, acorn starches exhibited cross‐linked amylographic patterns. For all the tested raw materials, the LSA3S isolation method always higher yield and purity of starches. Gelatinization temperature and peak consistency were also higher than those shown by starches produced by the other methods, a less damaged structure was also evident. In conclusion, it seems that this method is the most suitable to produce starch for food ingredient usage.     

Rheological properties of starches from grain amaranth and their relationship to starch structure

Amaranth starch (Amaranthus cruentus L. and Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.) in this investigation possessed a relatively small and uniform granule size of a type “A” pattern obtained by X‐ray diffraction, with the degree of crystallinity ranging from 24.5 to 27.9%. This was followed by work on steady and dynamic rheological properties on shear of seven native amaranth starches. Aqueous pastes (5% solids) exhibited shear‐thinning behavior, and the flow behavior was fitted with the Herschel–Bulkley equation (regression coefficients were over 0.99). Cultivar V69 showed much higher G′ (storage modulus) and G″ (loss modulus) than the other samples and produced a solid‐like gel, which could be attributed to the high amylose content of its network. Correlation analysis revealed that amylose content was positively correlated with G′ and negatively with the loss tangent (tan δ) of the material.     

橡子淀粉基本理化特性和多酚类物质组成分析

探讨橡子淀粉基本理化特性和其多酚组成。进行橡子淀粉碘液鉴定,润胀能力、水解能力、直链淀粉和支链淀粉含量测定,特征官能团傅里叶变换红外光谱分析,黏度变化流变仪分析,形貌显微镜观察,酚类物质组成HPLC和LC-MS分析。结果表明:橡子淀粉碘液生蓝紫色;润胀能力为(178. 00±13. 35) g/g;葡萄糖转化率为(0. 23±0. 025) g/g;直链淀粉和支链淀粉质量分数分别为19%和81%;橡子淀粉红外光谱峰型特征与马铃薯淀粉和糯米淀粉基本相似,黏度随温度变化类似马铃薯淀粉,形貌显微镜观察呈球形,多酚的质量百分数为(1. 60±0. 11)%,主要组分为鞣花酸(1. 54 g/100 g)和少量槲皮素(0. 064 g/100 g)。橡子淀粉具有一般淀粉的基本特性,其中酚类物质主要为鞣花酸。     

The properties and molecular structures of gusiljatbam starch compared to those of acorn and chestnut starches

The properties and molecular structures of starch from gusiljatbam (GS) (Castanopsis cuspidate), a pine nut‐type fruit with a chestnut taste, compared to starches from an acorn (AS) and a chestnut (CS) were investigated. The starches were isolated using an alkaline steeping method, and analyzed. The TAM contents of GS, AS, and CS were 44.09, 30.56, and 29.55%, respectively. The GS showed the highest water binding capacity (110.83%) and solubility at 80°C (10.00%). The initial pasting temperature of GS was the lowest, but its pasting viscosity was the highest among them. Trough, cold, and setback viscosities and particle sizes were in the following order: GS>AS>CS. The XRD patterns of GS, AS, and CS revealed B, A, and C_b type crystals, respectively. HPSEC showed the MW distribution patterns of the starches as AP, intermediate materials (IM), and AM peaks. However, the MW of AM as well as AP peak intensity and IM patterns were different. According to the branched chain length distribution of AP at DP 13–24 and DP 25–36, DP_n, and DP_w decreased in the following order: GS>AS>CS, but DP 6–12 and DP ≥ 37 were distributed in reverse order.     

小红栲淀粉糊特性研究

采用偏光显微镜、分光光度计、旋转粘度计等现代分析仪器,对小红栲淀粉糊特性进行了较详细的研究。结果表明,小红栲淀粉的糊化温度为65.5～79.5℃;小红栲淀粉糊具有酶解率较高、透明度低、凝沉稳定性较强、冻融稳定性较好的特性;在pH6.0～8.0范围内小红栲淀粉糊粘度较高,温度和转速对糊粘度有一定影响,浓度对糊粘度有显著影响。      

香豆胶与玉米淀粉混合物流变特性的研究

为了研究不同质量分数（0%、2%、4%、6%、8%）的香豆胶对玉米淀粉糊化混合物剪切流变特性与动态黏弹性的影响,使用旋转流变仪,采用Herschel-Bulkley模型对剪切流变数据进行分析。测试结果为：香豆胶与玉米淀粉糊化混合物是假塑性流体。随着香豆胶质量分数的增加,混合物稠度系数K显著增加,下行线流体指数n显著降低,假塑性增强。动态黏弹性测定结果为：混合物贮能模量（G''）和损耗模量（G''）都随香豆胶质量分数增大而增大,损耗角正切tanδ＜1,说明香豆胶的添加增大了混合物的黏弹性。当香豆胶质量分数为8%时,混合物黏性最大,弹性最小,混合物具有更好的黏弹性。     

机械活化对玉米氧化淀粉糊性质的影响

采用搅拌球磨机对玉米淀粉进行机械活化,以不同活化时间的玉米淀粉为原料,CuSO4为催化剂,H2O2为氧化剂干法制备氧化淀粉。对不同活化时间玉米淀粉氧化产物的溶解度、糊的表观黏度、透明度、冻融稳定性、凝沉性等性质进行研究。结果表明,机械活化预处理对玉米淀粉氧化产物糊的性质产生显著的影响。随着机械活化时间的延长,氧化淀粉的溶解度、透明度增大,表观黏度降低,冻融稳定性减弱,凝沉性增强。     

淀粉糊凝沉特性的研究

凝沉特性是淀粉的重要性质,对六种淀粉在不同介质中的凝沉特性进行了研究,包括透明度、沉降积以及冻融析水率的测定。结果发现：糯性淀粉的凝沉性较小,在含酸、碱、盐、糖的淀粉糊中均表现出了良好的凝沉稳定特性;在非糯性淀粉中马铃薯淀粉表现出了较好的凝沉稳定特性,但抗盐性较差;碱性条件下淀粉的凝沉稳定性较好,酸、盐、糖存在对不同淀粉表现出了不同影响。