The fine structure of starch: a review

Chen Zhiguang; Zhong Haixia; Chen Min; Gong Fayong; Li Jing

doi:10.1038/s41538-025-00414-x

npj Science of Food (Apr 2025)

The fine structure of starch: a review

Chen Zhiguang,
Zhong Haixia,
Chen Min,
Gong Fayong,
Li Jing

Affiliations

Chen Zhiguang: Panxi Crops Research and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Agricultural Sciences, Xichang University
Zhong Haixia: Panxi Crops Research and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Agricultural Sciences, Xichang University
Chen Min: Panxi Crops Research and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Agricultural Sciences, Xichang University
Gong Fayong: Panxi Crops Research and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Agricultural Sciences, Xichang University
Li Jing: Panxi Crops Research and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Agricultural Sciences, Xichang University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-025-00414-x
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 1 – 8

Abstract

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Abstract Starch is an important renewable resource in nature. In this paper, the recent research advances in starch structure were systematically summarized from the granular and molecular levels. Meanwhile, the changes in starch multi-scale structures under different conditions were discussed. Furthermore, we redefine the growth ring structure of starch granule, and postulate a model for the fine structure of starch granule. It may provide important insights for the research of starch.

Published in npj Science of Food

ISSN: 2396-8370 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Home economics: Nutrition. Foods and food supply; Technology: Chemical technology: Food processing and manufacture
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