Starch

Chemistry and Technology

Edited by

James BeMiller, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Roy Whistler, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

The third edition of this long-serving successful reference work is a 'must-have' reference for anyone needing or desiring an understanding of the structure, chemistry, properties, production and uses of starches and their derivatives.

Audience
'Professionals working with starch/starch derivatives processing; students in areas related to carbohydrates and starch, applied biochemistry and industrial and applied chemistry: food chemists and technologists, chemical engineers, agricultural chemists,Researchers in related industries such as paper, textiles and adhesives'

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Hardbound, 894 Pages

Published: March 2009

Imprint: Academic Press

ISBN: 978-0-12-746275-2

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"The third edition of Starch: Chemistry and Technology continues its comprehensive coverage and excellence...Anyone interested in starch chemistry and technology - should own a copy of this book."
David R. Lineback, Senior Fellow, Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN), University of Maryland

1-History and Future of Starch
Roy L. Whistler & Deborah Schwartz
2-Economic Growth and Organization of the Starch Industry
Paul L. Farris
3-Genetics and Physiology of Starch Development
Jack C. Shannon, Douglas L. Garwood, and Charles D. Boyer
4-The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Starch Biosynthesis
Jack Preiss
5-Structural Features of Starch Granules I
Serge Pérez, Paul M. Baldwin, and Daniel J. Gallant
6- Structural Features of Starch Granules II
Jay-lin Jane
7-Enzymes and Their Action on Starch
John F. Robyt
8-Structural Transitions and Related Physical Properties of Starch
Costas G. Biliaderis
9-Corn and Sorghum Starches: Production
Stanley A. Watson and Steven R. Eckhoff
10-Wheat Starch: Production, Properties, Modification, and Uses
C.C. Maningat, S.D. Bassi, K.S. Woo, G.D. Lasater, and P.A. Seib
11-Potato Starch: Production, Properties, Modification, and Uses
Heilko E. Grommers and Do A. Van der Krogt
12-Tapioca/Cassava Starch: Production and Use
Klanarong Sriroth, Kuakoon Piyachomkwan, and William F. Breuninger
13-Rice Starches: Production and Properties
Cheryl R. Mitchell
14-Rye Starch
Ann-Charlotte Eliasson and Karin Autio
15-Oat Starch
Karin Autio and Ann-Charlotte Eliasson
16-Barley Starch: Production, Properties, Modification, and Uses
Thava Vasanthan and Ratnajothi Hoover
17-Starch Modification
Chung-wai Chiu and Daniel Solarek
18-Starch in the Paper Industry
Hans W. Maurer
19-Starch in Polymer Composition
J.L. Willett
20-Starch Use in Foods
William R. Mason
21-Sweeteners from Starches: Production, Properties and Uses
Larry Hobbs
22-Cyclodextrins: Properties and Applications
Allen R. Hedges

Starch

Chemistry and Technology

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