TY - JOUR
T1 - Unveiling the potential of starch from tubers and grains as primary source of biopolymers
AU - Culqui-Arce, Carlos
AU - Paucar-Menacho, Luz Maria
AU - Schmiele, Marcio
AU - Vito-Villa, Jordan
AU - Camacho-León, Juzly
AU - Mori-Mestanza, Diner
AU - Auquiñivin-Silva, Erick A.
AU - Cayo-Colca, Ilse S.
AU - Castro-Alayo, Efraín M.
AU - Balcázar-Zumaeta, César R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2025.
PY - 2025/12
Y1 - 2025/12
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Amylopectin
KW - Amylose
KW - Polymer
KW - Starch
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014719023
U2 - 10.1007/s44187-025-00598-x
DO - 10.1007/s44187-025-00598-x
M3 - Artículo de revisión
AN - SCOPUS:105014719023
SN - 2731-4286
VL - 5
JO - Discover Food
JF - Discover Food
IS - 1
M1 - 288
ER -