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Effect of Batter Solids and Starch Type on the Structure of Baked Starch Foams
Author(s) -
Lawton J. W.,
Shogren R. L.,
Tiefenbacher K. F.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
cereal chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.558
H-Index - 100
eISSN - 1943-3638
pISSN - 0009-0352
DOI - 10.1094/cchem.1999.76.5.682
Subject(s) - starch , amylopectin , tray , chemistry , mold , food science , waxy corn , potato starch , composite material , materials science , botany , amylose , biology
The effects of starch type on the properties of baked starch foams were investigated. Starch types used for baking were normal corn, normal potato, waxy corn, high‐amylopectin potato, wheat, and tapioca. Solids content of the starch batters used to bake foam trays ranged from 25 to 45%. Processing parameters and physical properties of the foams were examined. Starch‐foamed trays were formed by heating a starch batter inside a closed mold. Scanning electron micrographs showed that the thin‐walled foamed trays have a dense outer skin and a less dense interior with large cells. The weight of the foamed trays and density of the foam depended on the amount of batter cooked inside the mold, the percent solids of the batter, and the type of starch used. The high‐amylopectin starches made the lightest trays, while the normal cereal starches made the heaviest trays. Baking time depended on percent solids of the batter, the batter volume added to the mold, and starch type. The normal cereal starches had the longest baking times and the high‐amylopectin starches had the shortest baking times Strength and flexibility of the trays are correlated with tray weight and foam density. Heavier trays had greater strength and less flexibility than did lighter trays. Physical properties of the trays can be tailored to meet specific criteria by changing the starch type used and the batter solids.