Physico-chemical and nutritional evaluation of exportable banana starch from Ecuador

Authors

  • Omar Martínez Mora Universidad Tecnica de Machala image/svg+xml
  • Luis Miguel Hernández Luna Instituto de Farmacia y Alimentos. Universidad de La Habana ,
  • Esther Ramírez Moreno Área académica de Nutrición, Universidad Autónoma del estado de Hidalgo ,

Keywords:

banana, physical and chemical measurement, resistant starch, digestible starch

Abstract

This study had as objective the determination of the physic-chemical and nutritional characteristics of the banana starch of the varieties Cavendish, Filipino, Valery and Orito. Size and shape of the starch granule, chemical composition, apparent amylose and amylopectin and resistant starch were determined. The starch of the studied varieties banana can be incorporated into processed food that demanding functional characteristics, mainly due to its high content of resistant fraction.

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Published

2023-12-18

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 3 (2013)

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Original articles

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How to Cite

Physico-chemical and nutritional evaluation of exportable banana starch from Ecuador. (2023). Ciencia Y Tecnología De Alimentos, 23(3), 6-10. https://revcitecal.iiia.edu.cu/revista/index.php/RCTA/article/view/512

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