5 Questions
What is the primary function of amylose in starch?
Contributes to the gelling characteristics of cooked and cooled starch mixtures
In which type of starch is amylopectin found mostly?
Root starches (tapioca/cassava, potato, sweet potato, arrowroot)
What is the structure of amylopectin in starch?
Highly branched, bushy type of structure
What contributes to the cohesion and thickening properties of starch?
Amylopectin
What is the function of starch molecules in the granule structure?
Systematically structured in the granule to form crystalline-like patterns
Test your knowledge of starch and its properties in this quiz. Explore the role of starch as a hydrocolloid and its various applications as a stabilizer, texturizer, thickener, and binder. Delve into the fractions of starch, including amylose, and their impact on food characteristics.
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