Starch in the Bioeconomy

Starch is the most widespread and abundant reserve carbohydrate in plants and is unique in that it can be used for food, materials in biobased products, and energy. This book covers structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation, properties, and applications of starch in the context of the bioeconomy.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Structure of Starch Chapter 3 Biosynthesis of Starch Chapter 4 Biodegradation of Starch Chapter 5 Properties of Starch and Modified Starches Chapter 6 Applications of Starch in the Bioeconomy Chapter 7 Perspectives of Starch in the Bioeconomy

Summary

Starch is the most widespread and abundant reserve carbohydrate in plants and is unique in that it can be used for food, materials in biobased products, and energy. This book covers structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation, properties, and applications of starch in the context of the bioeconomy.

Product details

• Authors: Bénédicte Goffin, Jean-Luc Wertz, Jean-Luc (L''usine Wertz, Wertz Jean-Luc
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.2024
• EAN: 9780367630416
• ISBN: 978-0-367-63041-6
• No. of pages: 178
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics; SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Food & beverage technology, Food and beverage technology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / General, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering