Starch Derivatives: An Overview of Their Production and Wide Range of Applications

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Starch is one of the most abundant organic compounds found in plants. It is composed of two different polysaccharides called amylose and amylopectin.

Overview of Starch Starch is one of the most abundant organic compounds found in plants. It is composed of two different polysaccharides called amylose and amylopectin. These polysaccharides are made up of glucose units that are linked together by glycosidic bonds. Starch is produced by most green plants as an energy store and is found primarily in the seeds, fruits, tubers, and roots of plants such as rice, wheat and potatoes. Pure starch is a white, tasteless and odorless powder that is insoluble in cold water or alcohol. Production of Starch Derivatives Starch are produced through chemical modification of native starch. This process involves changing the molecular structure of starch by adding, substituting or removing specific functional groups. Common starch derivatives include: Modified Starches Modified starches are produced by physical, enzymatic or chemical treatment of native starches. Physical modification involves processes like annealing and heat-moisture treatment to alter the swelling capacity and viscosity of starch. Enzymatic modification uses enzymes to introduce specific functional groups. Some common modified starches include: - Pre-gelatinized starch: Produced by cooking starch above its gelatinization temperature. This results in <a href="https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/industry-reports/starch-derivatives-market">Starch Derivatives</a> that hydrate and swell quickly in cold water. Pre-gelatinized starches are used as thickeners in sauces and gravies. - Acid-modified starch: Produced by treating starch with acid at high temperatures. Acid hydrolysis removes some glucose units, reducing viscosity. Acid starches are used as stabilizers in fruit preparations and cheese production. - Esterified starch: Produced by esterifying hydroxyl groups of starch with organic acids or anhydrides. This process improves stability against shear and temperature changes. Esterified starches act as viscosity increasing agents in foods. Hydrolyzed Starches Hydrolysis breaks down the glycosidic bonds through chemical or enzymatic treatment of starch using acids, enzymes or alkalis. The degree of hydrolysis determines the size of resulting molecules: - Dextrins: Produced by mild acid treatment, dextrins have reduced molecular weights and viscosities compared to native starch. They are used as binders and fillers in foods. - Maltodextrins: Produced through enzymatic hydrolysis of starch using amylases, they have even lower molecular weights and viscosities than dextrins. They are used as carriers, bulking agents and binders in foods. - Dextrose (glucose): Produced by complete hydrolysis of starch using concentrated acid, dextrose is the monosaccharide D-glucose. It is used as a sweetener and humectant in foods as well as a carbohydrate supplement. - Cyclodextrins: Produced by enzymatic action on starch, they are cyclic oligosaccharides with a hollow, truncated cone structure. They are used as encapsulating agents for flavors, fragrances and nutrients. Applications of Starch Derivatives The wide range of properties exhibited by different starch makes them suitable for numerous applications across various industries: Food Industry Modified and hydrolyzed starches see extensive use as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, bulking agents, binders and carriers in foods, baked goods, dairy products, soups, processed meats and desserts. Some common applications include: - Thickening agents in sauces, gravies, soups, dairy products and baby foods - Stabilizers and emulsifiers in products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings and processed meats - Fillers and extenders in baked goods like cakes, cookies and muffins - Binders in products like meatballs, hamburgers, nuggets and crab cakes - Carriers for flavorings, nutrients and coatings Paper Industry About 15% of manufactured starch is used in the paper industry as a binder, filler, stiffener and coating agent. Modified and hydrolyzed starches impart strength, stability and surface properties to paper. Textile Industry Starch act as sizing agents and finishing agents in textile applications. They provide stiffness, luster, smoothness and stability to fabrics. About 5% of manufactured starch is used in textiles. Pharmaceutical Industry Modified starches are used as disintegrants and binders in tablet and capsule formulations. They help break tablets apart rapidly upon ingestion to facilitate drug release. Other Industries Starch also find applications as thickeners in cosmetics and personal care products, adhesives in corrugated boards and binding agents in ceramics processing. Novel starch have potential in biodegradable plastics production as well.   Starch exhibit a diverse range of functional properties arising from their molecular structures and properties. This has enabled them to replace many petroleum-based products in multiple industries. Their renewable sourcing from agricultural crops and ability to biodegrade readily also makes starch more environmentally sustainable. 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