1. A review on isolation, composition, physicochemical properties and modification of Bambara groundnut starch
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Samson A. Oyeyinka and Adewumi T. Oyeyinka
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0301 basic medicine ,030109 nutrition & dietetics ,Future studies ,business.industry ,Starch ,General Chemical Engineering ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,General Chemistry ,Biology ,040401 food science ,Biotechnology ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,0404 agricultural biotechnology ,chemistry ,Composition (visual arts) ,business ,Food Science - Abstract
Bambara groundnut is leguminous crop indigenous to Africa. The major component in Bambara groundnut is starch. Due to the growing demand for starch by the industry, researchers are now focusing on underutilised crops such as Bambara groundnut as possible source of starch for various industrial applications. This review summarizes the present knowledge on the isolation, composition, physicochemical properties and modification methods of Bambara groundnut starch. Future studies are also suggested for value addition and improved utilization of the grain.
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- 2018
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