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dalyningkenk

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What is the expected effect of sugar on the gelatinization of a starch paste?

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What is the difference between gelatinization and gelation?



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Answer to Question 1

Sugar added to a starch paste decreases viscosity of the paste due to the sugar's ability to tie up water. This results in less water being available for swelling of the starch granules.

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Gelatinization refers to the changes that occur when a starch is heated in the presence of water. Gelation is the formation of a three-dimensional starch network.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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