Date of Award
6-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
B.Sc. Biotechnology
Department
Department of Biotechnology
First Advisor
Dr. Nirmal Mazumder
Abstract
This study mainly focusses on the action of α- amylase on corn, rice and potato starch by quantitative measurement of reducing sugar produced at varying circumstances. Optical microscope is used for the morphological characterization of various starch granules. The analysis of Resistant Starch and Amylose content present can help us to distinguish them into RS, SDS and RDS based on digestibility properties. These obtained results can be correlated to glycemic index (GI) which measures how quickly the given food rises the blood sugar level. The patients with diabetes will have comparatively higher blood glucose level therefore they are encouraged to avoid high GI food. The consumption of RS or SDS having low GI will help them to regulate and maintain a stable blood glucose level. Therefore, investigation of enzyme-substrate interaction can be useful in pharmaceutical, food and textile industries.
Recommended Citation
Shetty, Shruthi S., "Physico-chemical characterization of rice starch granules" (2021). Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Theses and Dissertations. 5.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/mlsc/5
