Research Article

Effect of Maltodextrins on the Rheological Properties of Potato Starch Pastes and Gels

Table 1

Pasting characteristics of native starch and blends with maltodextrins.

SamplePasting temperature (°C)Peak viscosity (B.U.)Temperature at peak viscosity (°C)Viscosity at 96°C (B.U.)Viscosity after 20 min at 96°C (B.U.)Viscosity at 50°C (B.U.)Viscosity after 10 min at 50°C (B.U.)

NS65.8 ± 0.3
NS/LSM 1
NS/LSM 2
NS/LSM 3
NS/MSM 1
NS/MSM 2
NS/MSM 3
NS/HSM 1
NS/HSM 2
NS/HSM 3
LSD0.050.5331.0262612556

Mean values from three repetitions standard deviation.
NS: native starch, NS/LSM: native starch/low-saccharified maltodextrin (1, 2, and 3 g/100 g), NS/MSM: native starch/medium-saccharified maltodextrin (1, 2, and 3 g/100 g), NS/HSM: native starch/high-saccharified maltodextrin (1, 2, and 3 g/100 g).
LSD: least significant differences.