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Quantitative Analysis Of Sorghum Starch Using Machine Learning And Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Li Ke, Ouyang Runkun, Dai Yijie, Li Jie, Hou Aixiang, Yang Yu, Li Zongjun Jul 2026

Quantitative Analysis Of Sorghum Starch Using Machine Learning And Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Li Ke, Ouyang Runkun, Dai Yijie, Li Jie, Hou Aixiang, Yang Yu, Li Zongjun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a model for the rapid quantification of sorghum starch based on near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms. [Methods] Brewing sorghum was used as the raw material. Near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectra were collected using a near-infrared spectrometer. The Isolation Forest algorithm was employed to remove outlier samples and optimize the dataset. Subsequently, multiple preprocessing methods and regression models were compared using various modeling software to analyze and establish a quantitative model for sorghum starch. [Results] After preprocessing with the Isolation Forest algorithm, the partial least squares regression (PLSR) model exhibited the best performance, with a coefficient of determination …


Effects Of Cutting Size And Steaming/Boiling Time On The Quality Of Colored Mashed Potatoes, Yuqing Che, Chi Chi, Yu Dong, Tiancang Na Sep 2025

Effects Of Cutting Size And Steaming/Boiling Time On The Quality Of Colored Mashed Potatoes, Yuqing Che, Chi Chi, Yu Dong, Tiancang Na

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study explored the effects of steaming/boiling time and cutting size on the color,texture,starch structure,and anthocyanin mass fraction of red and purple potatoes before and after cooking,aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the processing of colored mashed potatoes.[Method ] Red and purple potatoes were taken as the research objects.They were cut into three different sizes (30 mm× 30 mm× 10 mm,20 mm× 20 mm× 10 mm,and 16 mm× 16 mm× 10 mm ) and steamed or boiled for five time periods (0,3,5,7,and 10 min ).The color parameters (including surface brightness L*,red-green value a*,and yellow-blue value b*),texture properties …


Effects Of Combined Ultrasonication And Lactic Acid Bacteria Treatment On Nutritional Quality And In Vitro Simulated Digestibility Characteristics Of Rice During The Germination Process, Qingsong Zhu, Shuang Ren, Yalan Chen, Jing Zhu, Shuangying Jiao Sep 2025

Effects Of Combined Ultrasonication And Lactic Acid Bacteria Treatment On Nutritional Quality And In Vitro Simulated Digestibility Characteristics Of Rice During The Germination Process, Qingsong Zhu, Shuang Ren, Yalan Chen, Jing Zhu, Shuangying Jiao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study explores the nutritional quality of germinated rice,aiming to develop its medicinal value.[Method ] Five varieties of rice (‘Shuijing 3’ ‘Zhiyou 151’ ‘Chunyou 167’ ‘9 You 418’,and ‘Ningxiangjing 9’) were treated with ultrasonic waves,and then lactic acid bacteria and fermentation liquid were used instead of water as the culture medium for rice germination.The effects of combined ultrasonication and lactic acid bacteria treatment on the levels of total starch,amylose,resistant starch,and soluble protein of rice during the germination process were investigated.The structural changes were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy,and the estimated glycemic index (eGI) …


Research Progress In Thermo-Reversible Polysaccharide Gels, Dongxin Zhou, Ziao Zhang, Su Chen, Weimin Yang, Jiajun Sun, Shengzu Han, Anning Xie, Xiaoxiao Li, Yuxiang Bai Jul 2025

Research Progress In Thermo-Reversible Polysaccharide Gels, Dongxin Zhou, Ziao Zhang, Su Chen, Weimin Yang, Jiajun Sun, Shengzu Han, Anning Xie, Xiaoxiao Li, Yuxiang Bai

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Thermo-reversible gels are widely applied in the processing of baking,meat,and snack products including cakes,candies,jelly,aspic,and steamed custard buns.Currently,the most effective thermo-reversible gel is gelatin,which can combine with water to form a transparent gel that melts when it is close to the temperature of the human oral cavity.However,gelatin is expensive.Therefore,researchers have turned their attention to polysaccharide gels,hoping to obtain more thermo-reversible food raw materials with different properties.The author reviews thermo-reversible polysaccharide gels from natural sources such as plants,algae,and microorganisms and those modified by physical,chemical,and enzymatic methods and summarizes the sources,structures,gelatinization mechanisms,and product applications of polysaccharide gels.It is expected to provide a reference …


Effects Of Tea Polysaccharide On The Properties Of Sodium Alginate/Starch/Tea Powder Composite Membrane, Chen Long, Chen Hui, Zhu Jing, Liu Chengyang, Wang Qing Dec 2023

Effects Of Tea Polysaccharide On The Properties Of Sodium Alginate/Starch/Tea Powder Composite Membrane, Chen Long, Chen Hui, Zhu Jing, Liu Chengyang, Wang Qing

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to develop a green and environment-friendly sodium alginate/starch/tea powder composite membrane. Methods: Tea polysaccharides with different mass fractions were added to the sodium alginate/starch/tea powder composite film to investigate the influence of tea polysaccharides on the properties of sodium alginate/starch/tea powder composite film. Therefore, full infrared barrier, color difference, water solubility, water vapor permeability, tensile strength, elongation at break, thickness, water content, free radical clearance and bacteriostasis were measured. Results: A strong interaction between tea polysaccharides and sodium alginate were found. The composite film with tea polysaccharide content of 5% exhibited the best comprehensive performance. The …


Research Progress On The Influence Of Protein On Physicochemical Properties, Microstructures And Digestive Properties Of Starch And Its Application, Zhao Hai-Bo, Sun Chun-Rui, Qiu Hong-Wei, Cui Bo, Cheng Yun-Hui, Chen Ling Jun 2023

Research Progress On The Influence Of Protein On Physicochemical Properties, Microstructures And Digestive Properties Of Starch And Its Application, Zhao Hai-Bo, Sun Chun-Rui, Qiu Hong-Wei, Cui Bo, Cheng Yun-Hui, Chen Ling

Food and Machinery

Starch and protein are two important components in food system. The interactions between starch and protein have important influence on the structure, physicochemical properties of starch and the texture and digestibility of starch-based food. In recent years, the effect of exogenous protein on starch-protein interaction in mixed system and its application have become a hot research topic in the field of food. This article reviews the interaction mode between starch and protein, the effect of protein on physicochemical properties (gelatinization properties, retrogradation properties, rheological properties, thermal properties and texture properties) and microstructure of starch-protein mixed system, summarizes the regulation effect …


Comparative Analysis Of Physicochemical Properties And Instant Properties Of Four Root Starches In Wuling Mountain Area, Mi Wang, Chen Ji, Yu Ji, Yao Mao-Jun, Ma Cheng-Jin, Li Yun-Tong Apr 2023

Comparative Analysis Of Physicochemical Properties And Instant Properties Of Four Root Starches In Wuling Mountain Area, Mi Wang, Chen Ji, Yu Ji, Yao Mao-Jun, Ma Cheng-Jin, Li Yun-Tong

Food and Machinery

Objective: Kudzu root, fern root, lily, and yam bean are characteristic plant resources in Wuling Mountain Area, the gelatinization and instant properties of these four starches was analyzed in this study. Methods: SEM, RVA, and DSC were used to investigate the gelatinization properties of the starches, and the transparency and apparent fluidity of starch pastes was used to analysis the instant properties. Results: The granule of kudzu root, fern root, and yam bean starches showed similar morphology, most of which are spherical, but lily starch exhibited spindle-shaped morphology. The RVA results showed that the peak viscosity of lily starch was …


Effects Of Exogenous Additives And Auxiliary Processing Techniques On Temperature Scanning In Dynamic Rheology Ofsurimi Gel, Chen Ting-Ting, Guo Quan-You, Bao Hai-Rong Apr 2023

Effects Of Exogenous Additives And Auxiliary Processing Techniques On Temperature Scanning In Dynamic Rheology Ofsurimi Gel, Chen Ting-Ting, Guo Quan-You, Bao Hai-Rong

Food and Machinery

The effects of different exogenous additives and new auxiliary processing technologies on the energy storage and loss modulus of surimi gel process were reviewed. From the perspective of dynamic rheology, the formation mechanism of surimi gel was expounded, and the potential of auxiliary processing technologies and new external additives in improving surimi gel properties and texture of low-salt surimi products was prospected.


Physicochemical Properties Of Layered Starch Of Japonica Rice, Zhang Chu-Jia, Jia Jian-Hui, Gao Man, Liu Ying, Dou Bo-Xin, Zhang Na Apr 2023

Physicochemical Properties Of Layered Starch Of Japonica Rice, Zhang Chu-Jia, Jia Jian-Hui, Gao Man, Liu Ying, Dou Bo-Xin, Zhang Na

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the high-value utilization of japonica starch and the comprehensive application of japonica layered starch. Methods: Japonica starch was extracted by alkaline and enzymatic methods, and the physicochemical indexes such as basic composition, solubility, swelling power and pasting characteristics of the 3 layers of starch after centrifugation were analyzed, and the structural characteristics were studied by scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Results: The contents of the three starch layers extracted by alkali and enzymatic methods ranged from 91% to 99%, with the highest relative proportion of the middle layer starch. The amylose content of …


Effects Of Coconut Powder On Thermomechanical Rheology Properties Of Wheat Flour, Li Ming, Sheng Zheng, Li Ze-Jun, Zhang Hai-Hua Oct 2022

Effects Of Coconut Powder On Thermomechanical Rheology Properties Of Wheat Flour, Li Ming, Sheng Zheng, Li Ze-Jun, Zhang Hai-Hua

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to develop coconut utilization in wheat dough products, the effects of coconut powder on the thermomechanical rheology properties of wheat flour was studied. Methods: Freeze dried coconut flour and wheat flour were mixed in different proportions, then mixed flour was analyzed by GB/T 37511—2019 of Mixolab mixing instrument. Results: The changes of the properties of gluten and starch in wheat flour were analyzed and discussed respectively. It was found that coconut powder had great effects on the properties of both starch and gluten. As the increase of coconut powder, the water absorption of mixed …


Fabrication Of Porous Spherical Beads From Corn Starch By Using A 3d Food Printing System, Safoura Ahmadzadeh, Ali Ubeyitogullari Mar 2022

Fabrication Of Porous Spherical Beads From Corn Starch By Using A 3d Food Printing System, Safoura Ahmadzadeh, Ali Ubeyitogullari

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study introduces a 3D food printing approach to fabricate spherical starch beads with small sizes and high porosity for the first time. The results illustrated that 3D food printing could generate starch beads in different sizes depending on the nozzle diameter, printing pressure, and ink viscosity. The 3D-printed beads were characterized for their morphology, crystallinity, and textural properties, while the starch-based ink was analyzed for its rheological properties. A suitable printing was attained when viscosity was in the range of 1000–1200 Pa.s at a low shear rate (˂0.1 s−1). Among the starch concentrations (10–15%, w/w) investigated, 15% starch concentration …


Study On The Hydrolysis Of Starch And Protein In Tobacco Leaves By Formic Acid For Improving The Quality Of Tobacco, Lin Yun, Luo Si-Wei, Ou-Yang Lu-Si, Chen Sen-Lin, Lai Yan-Hua, Tao Hong, Lin Bao-Min, Jia Li-Shan Jul 2020

Study On The Hydrolysis Of Starch And Protein In Tobacco Leaves By Formic Acid For Improving The Quality Of Tobacco, Lin Yun, Luo Si-Wei, Ou-Yang Lu-Si, Chen Sen-Lin, Lai Yan-Hua, Tao Hong, Lin Bao-Min, Jia Li-Shan

Food and Machinery

In order to solve the problem of poor sensory quality caused by the high content of starch and protein in tobacco leaves, a method for degrading starch and protein without affecting the workability of tobacco leaves was investigated. In this study, formic acid was used as catalyst to spray proper amount on tobacco leaves. The hydrolysis of starch and protein in tobacco leaves catalyzed by formic acid, which played an effective role in regulating and reducing the starch and protein content. When the concentration of formic acid ranged from 5% to 10% at 50 ℃, with the sprinkling rate of …


Research Prograss On Starch And Its Derivatives In Noodles, Xu Shu-Jian, Li Zhao-Feng Jun 2020

Research Prograss On Starch And Its Derivatives In Noodles, Xu Shu-Jian, Li Zhao-Feng

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the chemical and structures properties of starch commonly used in several noodle products were first introduced. And then the applications of starch, chemically modified starch, pregelatinized starch and resistant starch in noodle products


Effect Of Sodium Chloride On Starch Properties From Different Adzuki Bean Varieties, Zhang Jing-Yi, Zhai Ai-Hua, Zhang Dong-Jie May 2020

Effect Of Sodium Chloride On Starch Properties From Different Adzuki Bean Varieties, Zhang Jing-Yi, Zhai Ai-Hua, Zhang Dong-Jie

Food and Machinery

The effects of sodium chloride on the properties of starch paste were studied by analyzing the size, viscosity, regeneration, enthalpy and gelatability of starch paste after adding sodium chloride. The results showed that the starch in da hong pao with low amylose content showed higher initial temperature, final viscosity and enthalpy of gelatinization than that in baoqing and pearl, with lower peak viscosity and smaller particle size; After the addition of 2% sodium chloride, the average particle size, peak viscosity, attenuation value and rejuvenation value of the three kinds of red bean starch gelatinized decreased significantly (P<0.05). Gelatinization temperature and …


Study On Physicochemical Properties Of The Starch Fiom Dioscorea Alata L., He Hai-Xia, Li Dong-Ming, Wu Ying-Ying, Li Qiao-Mei, Xiao Jian-Hui, Tu Jin May 2020

Study On Physicochemical Properties Of The Starch Fiom Dioscorea Alata L., He Hai-Xia, Li Dong-Ming, Wu Ying-Ying, Li Qiao-Mei, Xiao Jian-Hui, Tu Jin

Food and Machinery

Alkaline process was used to extract the starch from Dioscorea alata L., and the composition, transparency, freeze-thaw stability, settling property, water holding capacity, solubility, swelling, gelatinization and viscosity characteristics of the extracted starch were analyzed. The results showed that the content of amylose in legume Dioscorea alata L. was 27.05%. Compared with the starch from wheat, mung bean, and potato, the transparency, settling ability, water retention, and thermal stability of legume potatoes were found best. However, the freeze-thaw stability was poor, and it was difficult to gelatinize. The dissolving power and swelling power of the starch from legume potato increased …


External Digestion And Fermentation Characteristics Of Konjac Tofu Adding Exogenous Starches, Lei Wen, Zhong Geng, Zhang Dong-Xia, Huang Si-Yu Jan 2020

External Digestion And Fermentation Characteristics Of Konjac Tofu Adding Exogenous Starches, Lei Wen, Zhong Geng, Zhang Dong-Xia, Huang Si-Yu

Food and Machinery

In this article, the external digestion of konjac tofu mixed with starch was studied by simulating oral, gastric and small intestine digestion, and the remaining part of the digestion was used as a substrate for in vitro fermentation of mouse cecum, and its fermentation performance in the cecum was studied. The results showed that pure konjac tofu was not digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine, and the konjac tofu mixed with starch could be partially hydrolyzed in the mouth and not hydrolyzed in the stomach, most of the hydrolysis can be completed within 20 min. But compared with …