Unveiling the potential of starch from tubers and grains as primary source of biopolymers

Carlos Culqui-Arce; Luz Maria Paucar-Menacho; Marcio Schmiele; Jordan Vito-Villa; Juzly Camacho-León; Diner Mori-Mestanza; Erick A. Auquiñivin-Silva; Ilse S. Cayo-Colca; Efraín M. Castro-Alayo; César R. Balcázar-Zumaeta

doi:10.1007/s44187-025-00598-x

Unveiling the potential of starch from tubers and grains as primary source of biopolymers

Carlos Culqui-Arce
, Luz Maria Paucar-Menacho
, Marcio Schmiele
, Jordan Vito-Villa
, Juzly Camacho-León
, Diner Mori-Mestanza
, Erick A. Auquiñivin-Silva
, Ilse S. Cayo-Colca
, Efraín M. Castro-Alayo
, César R. Balcázar-Zumaeta

Universidad Nacional del Santa
Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas
Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri
Universidad Nacional de Piura

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Abstract

The review examines the potential of starches from tubers and grains as key sources for biopolymer production, highlighting their versatility in various industrial applications. It delves into the chemical composition of starch, primarily composed of amylopectin and amylose, each with distinct structural characteristics that enable the formation of biopolymers. Among the most relevant applications of starches are the development of bio-plastics and bio-coatings, which have uses in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors. Additionally, the article explores alternatives for utilizing by-products from tubers and grains, such as agricultural residues that can be transformed into biodegradable materials for packaging and utensils. Furthermore, the review addresses the future prospects of biopolymer applications, emphasizing the need to enhance their physicochemical properties and ensure food safety, while also exploring strategies to improve their durability and stability.

Original language	English
Article number	288
Journal	Discover Food
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00598-x
State	Published - Dec 2025

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Keywords

Amylopectin
Amylose
Polymer
Starch

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Culqui-Arce, C., Paucar-Menacho, L. M., Schmiele, M., Vito-Villa, J., Camacho-León, J., Mori-Mestanza, D., Auquiñivin-Silva, E. A., Cayo-Colca, I. S., Castro-Alayo, E. M., & Balcázar-Zumaeta, C. R. (2025). Unveiling the potential of starch from tubers and grains as primary source of biopolymers. Discover Food, 5(1), Article 288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00598-x

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