1. Discuss the various ways in which starch is used in the food industry. 2. Briefl y describe the basic structure of starch. What is unique about the structure of waxy starches? 3. Describe the...

1. Discuss the various ways in which starch is used in the food industry.

2. Briefl y describe the basic structure of starch. What is unique about the structure of waxy starches?

3. Describe the various steps of the gelatinization process.

4. Explain how the following elements infl uence starch gelation: temperature, timing, stirring, acid, sugar, and fat/protein.