Description

• Application: Starch, soluble has been used:as a reference standard in amyloglucosidase activity assay[1]as a substrate for amylase activity in digestive system homogenates of fish[2]as a component of feed solution in simulated human intestinal redox model[3]
• Biochem/physiol Actions: Starch synthesised by plants is a polymer of amylose and amylopectin. Amylose is a linear polymer of glucose whereas amylopectin is a highly branched polymer. Starch is a renewable and biodegradable polymer and is widely used in starch nanoparticles (SNP) development.[4] Starch has flexible structural properties and is modified and functionalized for pharmaceutical applications.[5] Starch comprises of rapidly digestible starch (RDS), slowly digestible starch (SDS) and resistant starch (RS). Resistant starch improves metabolic profile, gut bacteria and has anti-diabetic functionality.[6] Resistant starch has low glycemic index and helps in weight management. It may be effective in treating metabolic diseases and colon cancer.[7]
• Preparation Note: It is best practice to initially prepare a paste using 2 g of starch with a small amount of cold water and add to 100 mL of boiling water with stirring. There should be no noticeable change in opalescence.
• Other Notes: To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Polysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.