The short‐term retrogradation of the rice starch (RS)/xanthan (Xan) mixtures was investigated by Brabender‐E viscograph and dynamic rheometer while the long‐term retrogradation was investigated by DSC and pulsed NMR (PNMR), respectively. RS and 0, 2.5, 5, and 10% Xan (based on RS weight) were prepared into RS/Xan mixtures at the ratios of 100:0, 40:1, 20:1, and 10:1 w/w, respectively. With increasing Xan concentration, the reduced setback (SB) value suggests the decrease of short‐term retrogradation. The gelation rate constant (k) of the mixtures increased during the storage at 4°C for 5 h due to phase separation. The endothermic enthalpy of the pastes of RS/Xan mixture after being stored at 4°C for 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, and 21 days were lower than the native starch stored for the same days. The spin–spin relaxation time (T2) indicating the water mobility of starch gels was detected. T2 decreased gradually with extending storage time, which may be attributed to the retrogradation of RS. T2 of the system with xanthan was apparently higher than that without. The overall results demonstrate the remarkable inhibitory effects of Xan on the retrogradation of RS.

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This study characterized the pasting and rheologic behavior of potato/maize starch mixtures of various ratios. Pasting analysis using a Brabender Viscograph indicated that most important pasting parameters did not show a linear change that reflected the ratio of starches. A significant effect on final viscosities and setback was evident. The diameter distribution of starch granules that were heated to 708C was determined by a laser particle size analyzer. The result suggested that the swelling of starch granules in the mixtures was reduced at the onset of gelatinization. Measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity measurement demonstrated that the mixtures showed slightly higher loss modulus than those seen for the control at small measuring frequencies. The mixture pastes with a high proportion of potato starch exhibited more pseudoplasticity and had a more significant thickening effect than either control paste. Nonadditive behavior was found by mixing potato and maize starch. This suggests that an appropriate blend of starches from diverse botanical origins may provide a simple practical avenue for manipulation.