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Abstract
This study modified okara dietary fiber (ODF) using high-speed homogenization combined with enzymatic treatment (HEDF) and ultrasonication combined with enzymatic treatment (UEDF), and investigated the effects of modified ODF on the physicochemical properties, interaction forces, and digestibility of wheat starch (WS). The results showed that the modified ODF reduced the pasting time and viscosity of WS, while enhancing hydrogen bonding, thereby improving the gel's storage modulus (G′), freeze-thaw stability, and water immobilization capacity. Furthermore, compared with the ODF group, the 6 % UEDF group exhibited a 9.29 % reduction in relative crystallinity and a 15.41 % decrease in enthalpy value (ΔHr), along with the formation of a more compact gel structure, which increased the resistant starch content by 7.32 %. These findings highlight the crucial role of hydrogen bonding in the interaction between modified ODF and WS, underscoring the potential application of modified ODF in low-glycemic index (GI) foods and functional starch-based products.
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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.