Pullulanase: Role in Starch Hydrolysis and Potential Industrial Applications

Table 4

Properties and composition of starch granules.

Starch	Type	Size range (diameter μm)	Shape	Amylose (%)	Amylopectin (%)
Sago	Pith	5–65	Oval, truncated	27	73
Corn	Cereal	3–26	Round, polygonal	28	72
Potato	Tuber	5–100	Oval, spherical	21	79
Wheat	Cereal	2–35	Round, reticular	28	72
Tapioca	Root	4–35	Oval, truncated	17	83
Rice	Cereal	3–8	Polygonal, angular	17	83

(Source: [4, 5]).