Production of Biofuels From Biomass by Fungi

Ottum, Eva; Baker, Scott; Bredeweg, Erin L.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819990-9.00062-7

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“…The increasing number of applications prompts the constant search for new starch sources, particularly because starch can be isolated from a wide variety of plants, including traditional sources, such as wheat and corn [ 15 ], tubers like potatoes [ 16 ], and roots like cassava [ 7 ]. However, other, less used vegetable sources can be used for its extraction, i.e., sorghum, barley, rice, or the rhizome of plants such as the Zingiberaceae [ 17 ].…”

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“…Additionally, there are multiple developments in regards to biodegradable starchy films reinforced with natural fibers or nanoreinforcements that include different Foods 2024, 13, 7 2 of 19 forms of cellulose [10,11]. Some of these materials are associated with edible films [12,13], although a predominant focus is their application for functional packaging [14] The increasing number of applications prompts the constant search for new starch sources, particularly because starch can be isolated from a wide variety of plants, including traditional sources, such as wheat and corn [15], tubers like potatoes [16], and roots like cassava [7]. However, other, less used vegetable sources can be used for its extraction, i.e., sorghum, barley, rice, or the rhizome of plants such as the Zingiberaceae [17].…”

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Characterization of a Novel Starch Isolated from the Rhizome of Colombian Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Cultivars

Argel-Pérez,

Gañán-Rojo,

Cuartas-Marulanda

et al. 2023

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) plants are native to Southeast Asia and are part of the Zingiberaceae family. Global consumption and production of this plant are expanding. In countries such as Colombia, turmeric is a promising cultivar. Curcuminoids derived from its rhizomes are used in food, pharmaceuticals, and natural cosmetics. Curcuminoids constitute approximately 3 wt% of the rhizome. Many residues rich in cellulose and starch can thus be recovered. This study characterizes a novel starch isolated from Colombian turmeric cultivars. The morphological parameters of the starch were determined using microscopic techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Proximate analysis and infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) were used to analyze the chemical composition, while physical analyses included thermal characterization, swelling power testing, solubility, water retention capacity, and colorimetry evaluation. The new starch granules were ellipsoidal in shape and ranged in diameter from 19.91 to 38.09. A trace amount of remaining curcumin was identified through chemical and physical characterization. The swelling power was 3.52 ± 0.30, and its water retention capacity was 3.44 ± 0.30. Based on these findings, turmeric can be useful in both food and non-food applications. Because starch was extracted from other Zingiberaceae plants, this study also includes a brief review of the related literature.

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