Practical Application of Modified Starch in Food and Packaging Systems
V Vigneshwaran, Devanampriyan Rajan, Chitra Devi Venkatachalam, Sankari Rajan, Kalaivani Sundaravadivelu
Abstract
Modified starches are one of the several polysaccharides derived from plants. Starch is typically modified for the manufacturing of commercial food products to get beyond its limitations. Starches are modified to meet processing conditions, for their properties, to reduce vulnerability to physical damage during processing and other factors in food processing to improve their usage in multiple applications. The application of modified starches providing improved functional properties and sustainability has revolutionized food industries. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of modified starch, detailing its production, benefits, and wide-ranging applications across various industries, along with important functions and potential future developments in contemporary food systems. Mo