Starch Central Washington University中央华盛顿大学淀粉.pptVIP

Starch Megan Erickson Central Washington University What is it? Complex carbohydrate made up of two components Components: Amylose Amylopectin Properties depend on amounts of the components Where is it found? Roots/Tubers Potato Arrowroot Tapioca Cereal Corn Waxy corn Wheat Rice Waxy rice Amylose Linear component of starch Contains 1,4-alpha-glucosidic bonds Molecular weight: less than 0.5 million Can form coils which will trap iodine and turn blue Amylopectin Branched component of starch Contains 1,4-alpha-glucosidic as well as 1,6-alpha-glucosidic bonds Molecular weight: 50-500 million Limi