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Abstract
The effects of three inulins (IN) with different polymerization degrees on the structure, properties and digestibility of rice starch (RS) were investigated. The results showed that the viscosity, breakdown, and setback values of the composite systems decreased. Compared to pure starch, the gelatinization enthalpy of composite systems significantly decreased from 9.54 J/g to 9.13 J/g, 9.05 J/g, and 8.79 J/g, while the retrogradation enthalpy after 14 d storage declined from 4.58 J/g to 3.44 J/g, 3.72 J/g, and 3.85 J/g. The addition of IN significantly reduced the relative crystallinity and formation of ordered structures in the composite systems after 14 d of storage. Digestibility analysis revealed a significant decrease in rapidly digestible starch (from 69.63 % to 45.48 %, 48.38 %, and 50.00 %) and increases in slowly digestible and resistant starch contents. The effects depended on IN's polymerization degree and concentration, with 3.0 % short-chain IN demonstrating the most pronounced improvement in starch properties.
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Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.