tärkkelysten
Tärkkelysten, often translated as starches, are complex carbohydrates that serve as a primary energy source for plants and a significant dietary component for animals and humans. They are polymers composed of glucose units linked together in various arrangements. The two main types of starch molecules are amylose and amylopectin. Amylose is a linear chain of glucose units, while amylopectin is a branched structure. The ratio of amylose to amylopectin varies between different types of starches and influences their properties, such as solubility and gelatinization temperature.
Starch is abundant in grains like wheat, corn, rice, and potatoes. In plants, it is stored as
In the food industry, starches are widely used as thickening agents, stabilizers, and texturizers in various