Review Article

Chemical Modifications of Starch: Microwave Effect

Table 1

The values of swelling power [28].

Starch sourceSwelling power (g/g) [°C]

Normal wheat18.3–26.6 (100)
Normal potato1159 (95)
Normal corn22 (95)
Normal rice23–30 (95)
Starch (phosphorus content (0.17%)5.1 (50)
Starch (phosphorus content (0.36%)3.7 (50)