Abstract: | Structure and Properties of Maltodextrin Hydrogels Hydrogels formed from potato starch derived low-DE-maltodextrins have been examined for their fine structure as well as for their thermical and mechanical behaviour by transmission electron-microscopy, melting behaviour, differential scanning calorimetry and creep properties. The results lead to the conclusion that the structural elements in maltodextrin hydrogels are connected to weak, unstable structures by secondary forces. |