Research Article

Use of Hydrocolloid Gums to Modify the Pasting, Thermal, Rheological, and Textural Properties of Sweet Potato Starch

Table 2

Effect of gums on , , , and as determined from equations (1) and (2).

Gum typeGum (%)

Control—1.7740.1340.981.0070.3060.99
Arabic0.52.0850.1440.910.9410.3370.99
2.01.7470.1100.920.8330.3380.99
Xanthan0.51.7200.1520.981.0460.2720.99
2.01.8870.1490.991.2030.2170.99
Cress seed0.51.9970.1960.901.1260.3250.99
2.01.9850.1960.881.1160.3060.99
Fenugreek0.51.9720.1270.981.0430.3180.99
2.01.9740.1410.981.1450.2820.99
Flaxseed0.51.9020.1180.971.0540.3070.99
2.01.9350.1510.981.0780.3070.99
Okra0.51.8740.1880.951.0210.3090.99
2.01.6380.1800.950.8210.3170.99