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ArticleFood chemistry: X2025

Effect of the fine structure of starch on the gelatinization and retrogradation characteristics of Sorghum varieties.

Xi Deng, Lijuan Gong, Yongyi Wang, Peiyao Yuan, Kangquan Qiao, Shuai Qin, Fangyong Fan, Ning Gan, Yushong Xie

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Xi DengSchool of Food and Liquor Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 644000, China.
Lijuan GongSchool of Food and Liquor Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 644000, China.
Yongyi WangSichuan Institute of Food Inpection, China.
Peiyao YuanSchool of Food and Liquor Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 644000, China.
Kangquan QiaoSichuan University of Science & Engineering Industrial Technology Research Institute, Yibin 644000, China.
Shuai QinSchool of Food and Liquor Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 644000, China.
Fangyong FanYibin Nanxi Jinliangzao Co., Ltd, China.
Ning GanYibin Nanxi Jinliangzao Co., Ltd, China.
Yushong XieYibin Nanxi Jinliangzao Co., Ltd, China.

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Abstract

Gelatinization and retrogradation of sorghum are important factors influencing liquor quality. In this study, japonica and waxy sorghum were used as the research objects to elucidate the effects of fine structural changes in different sorghum varieties on their gelatinization and retrogradation characteristics, as well as their physicochemical properties. Changes in the fine structure of starch change its crystallinity and ordering, subsequently changing its gelatinization, retrogradation, and thermal properties. Compared with japonica sorghum (SD,DB), waxy sorghum (XK32,XK35) has a longer average amylopectin chain length (21.51-21.70 DP vs. 21.06-21.22 DP) and a more stable crystal structure (relative crystallinity: 33.18 %-33.20 % vs. 23.14 %-23.45 %). Furthermore, waxy sorghum exhibits higher gelatinization enthalpy (ΔH: 12.64-13.64 J/g vs. 11.02-11.66 J/g) and peak temperature (Tp: 74.90-75.10 °C vs. 72.60-74.00 °C), while showing lower setback (SB: 540.33-712.67 cP vs. 1738.33-1872.67 cP), indicating it is easier to disintegrate and difficult to regenerate after gelatinization. The findings of this study can enhance our understanding of the molecular changes in different starch varieties and provide basic data support for studying the effects of starch structure on grain cooking quality.

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Branched-chain length distributionCrystallinityFine structureGelatinization and retrogradation characteristicsSorghum starch

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PMCPMC12595344

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