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Modified starches

by K. M. Mahdiuzzaman Sayed -
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What are the functions of Pre-gelatinized starches?

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by Laila Tasnim Lamia -
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by Tanjina Akter 0242310007121146 -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy
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by Nusrat Atika -
Pre-gelatinized starches have several functions in various applications:

Thickening and Stabilizing: Pre-gelatinized starches are used as thickeners and stabilizers in food products such as soups, sauces, gravies, and puddings. They help improve texture and consistency.

Instantization: These starches dissolve readily in cold water, making them suitable for instant food products such as instant puddings, instant soups, and instant desserts.

Binding: Pre-gelatinized starches are used as binders in food products to improve cohesion and prevent ingredient separation.

Gluten Replacement: In gluten-free products, pre-gelatinized starches can serve as a substitute for gluten, providing structure and texture to baked goods.

Moisture Retention: They help retain moisture in food products, preventing them from becoming dry or crumbly.
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by Halima Akter -
Pregelatinized starch is widely used as a pharmaceutical aid, especially as a filler-binder. It is known that the tableting performance of excipients could be affected by their source.
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by Shohana Akter -
Pre-gelatinized starches serve several functions in food products:

Thickening: They help increase the viscosity of food products, providing a desirable texture and mouthfeel.
Gelling: They can form gels when combined with water, contributing to the firmness and structure of foods like puddings, pie fillings, and gelatins.
Stabilizing: They help stabilize emulsions and prevent ingredients from separating in foods like sauces and dressings.
Binding: They can bind ingredients together in products like processed meats and baked goods.
Moisture retention: They help retain moisture in baked goods, preventing them from becoming dry or crumbly.
Freeze-thaw stability: They improve the stability of frozen foods by preventing undesirable changes in texture and appearance upon freezing and thawing.
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by Atik Ahamed -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy
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by MD Asifur Rahman Asif -
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by Hasna Akter Isha -
Pre-gelatinized starches serve various functions in food and industrial applications. They act as thickeners, stabilizers, and binders in food products such as soups, sauces, and gravies. They also improve texture, moisture retention, and shelf stability in baked goods and snacks. Additionally, pre-gelatinized starches are used in pharmaceuticals, papermaking, and textiles for their adhesive and binding properties.
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by Jannatul Ferdouse -
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by SUMAN SARKAR -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy
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by Anika Meem -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy
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by Saima Samia -
Pre-gelatinized starches serve as thickeners, stabilizers, texture enhancers, moisture retainers, freeze-thaw stabilizers, binding agents, and gluten replacements in food products.
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by Saima Samia -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy
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by Farzana Zaman Jaren -
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by Ismat Shifa -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy
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by Nusrat Jahan Khanum -
Pre-gelatinized starches are starches that have been processed to undergo gelatinization, a process in which the starch granules swell and burst, resulting in a thickened, gel-like consistency when mixed with water at lower temperatures. The functions of pre-gelatinized starches include:

1.Thickening and Stabilization: Pre-gelatinized starches thicken and stabilize food products by absorbing water and forming a viscous gel. They enhance the texture, consistency, and mouthfeel of soups, sauces, gravies, puddings, and other liquid-based foods.

2.Instant Thickening: Since pre-gelatinized starches have already undergone gelatinization, they thicken foods instantly when mixed with cold or hot liquids, without the need for heating and cooking. This property is particularly advantageous in convenience foods and instant mixes.

3.Cold Water Solubility: Pre-gelatinized starches readily dissolve in cold water, making them suitable for use in applications where heating is not desired or feasible. They are used in cold desserts, salad dressings, beverage bases, and other products requiring thickening without cooking.

4.Freeze-Thaw Stability: Pre-gelatinized starches exhibit good freeze-thaw stability, maintaining their thickening properties even after freezing and subsequent thawing. This property is beneficial in frozen foods, such as ice creams and frozen desserts, where texture stability is essential.

5.Binder and Adhesive: Pre-gelatinized starches act as binders and adhesives in food processing, helping to hold ingredients together in formulations such as meat products, batters, and coatings.
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by Kazi Hosain Mahmud Sayem -
Pregelatinized starch works primarily by thickening liquids. Since it cannot dissolve in water, this ingredient does not have much effect on the overall flavor of the foods to which it is added. Instead, it acts as a thickener and creates glossy coatings around fruits or other food items.
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by Tipu Sultan Prince -
The functions of Pre-gelatinized starches
1. Have a high capacity to absorb water and form a thick, viscous gel commonly used in soups, sauces, gravies, puddings.
2. Help to stabilize emulsions and prevent ingredient separation in products like salad dressings, sauces, and dairy products.
3.Act as binders, helping to hold together ingredients in food products such as meat analogs, vegetarian burgers, and processed meats.
4.Improve the texture of food products by providing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel in items like instant desserts, fillings, and toppings.
5.Used as alternatives to wheat-based thickeners for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
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by ZAFRIN SHAH JOTE -
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by Fatema Tuj Zahra Emu -
Pregelatinized starch works primarily by thickening liquids. Since it cannot dissolve in water, this ingredient does not have much effect on the overall flavor of the foods to which it is added.
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by Fawzia Yeasmin -
The functions of pre gelatinize starches are-
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by Sumaya Mahonaj -
1. Enhance texture and mouthfeel in foods.
2. Improve moisture retention during food processing.
3. Serve as a thickening agent.
4. Provide stability in frozen products.
5. Offer a source of energy.
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by Nafis Tahamid -
Pregelatinized starch is widely used as a pharmaceutical aid, especially as a filler-binder. It is known that the tableting performance of excipients could be affected by their source.