Quinoa starch microparticles (QSMs) fabricated with unhydrolyzed quinoa starch (QS) by inverse microemulsion technology could be used as medicine delivery and cosmetic accessories. The size ...

Have you had your resistant starch today? Nutrition experts say that resistant starch is one of the best things for your gut microbiome, the community of trillions of microbes that live in your ...

Pectin and starch are edible, non-toxic, biodegradable and obtained from renewable sources. Also, have the benefit to be easily cross-linked producing hydrogels. Reactive extrusion with edible citric ...

Pasta, white rice, and potatoes aren’t foods you see too often these days on the “eat more” list. That’s mainly because they’re high in the type of carbs that can raise blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Fiber has a ton of GI clout—gastroenterologists regularly praise the nutrient for its ability to keep you regular, nourish your microbiome (the community of bacteria in your gut), and even spark other ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch. By Carl Zimmer As soon as you put starch in your mouth — ...

Mounting evidence is shedding light on the many benefits of resistant starch—from reshaping the gut microbiome to preventing certain diseases. Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrates that is able ...