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Figure 10 Schematic diagram showing the process occurring the X-ray diffraction<br />

pattern of starch<br />

Source: Wu and Sarko (1978)<br />

2) Retrogradation measured by DSC<br />

Thermal methods as DSC are well fitted to follow the rate<br />

and extent of retrogradation as the starch molecules progressively re-associate on<br />

aging. Nakasawa et al. (1984) studied the effect of storage temperature on<br />

recrystallization and glass transition temperature (Tg) of non waxy and waxy rice<br />

starch gel systems containing 60% moisture content by using DSC. The nucleation<br />

and propagation for the recrystallization process were determined by recrystallization<br />

degree obtained from crystallite melting enthalpy changes during storage. The<br />

recrystallization rate for both rice starch gels within 3 days of storage and its<br />

temperature dependence were analyzed by Avrami and Arrhenius equations. They<br />

found that the maximum nucleation and propagation for recrystallization of both rice<br />

starch gel systems occurred at 4 o C and 30 o C, respectively. The Tg slightly increased<br />

with increasing recrystallization degree, and the highest Tg was observed in the<br />

maximum recrystallization temperature ranges. The Tg and recrystallization rate of<br />

non waxy rice starch gel were changed more than those of the waxy one, while the<br />

higher activation energy and Q10 value were shown in waxy rice starch gel (Krueger et<br />

al. 1987a).<br />

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