Gelatinization of Starch and Modified Starch

Abstract

Abstract Gelatinization temperatures of starch and hydroxyethyl starch was determined using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), hot stage microscopy and viscography. The gelatinization temperature based on peak temperature of DSC is incorrect. Viscograph overestimates the gelatinization temperature. Hot stage microscopy based on visual observation gives the correct gelatinization temperature. DSC gives the heat of gelatinization which is helpful in estimating heat requirement during cooking of starch. Hydroxyethylation of starch reduces gelatinization temperature and heat of gelatinization for starch.