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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2025.09.001

Effect of Physicochemical Non-thermal Acidic and Alkaline Modifications on the Structural, Vibrational, Pasting, Rheological, and Functional Properties of Achira (Canna indica L.) Isolated Starch

Brenda L. Correa-Piña1, María G. Nieves-Hernández1, Leonardo A. Alonso-Gomez2, Oscar Y. Barrón-García1,3, Margarita I. Hernandez-Urbiola4, Mariana Ponce5, Ezequiel Hernández-Becerra6, Marcela Gaytán-Martínez1, Mario E. Rodriguez-Garcia4,*

1Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Research and Graduate Program in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Cerro de las Campanas S/N. Col. Centro 76010, Qro., México.

2Universidad de los Llanos, Grupo de investigación Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Agroindustrial (CITIA). Km 12 Vía Puerto López. Villavicencio 500001, Meta, Colombia.

3Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro, División Industrial, Av. Pie de la Cuesta 2501, Nacional, México.

4Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Querétaro, Qro., C. P. 76230, México.

5Universidad del Valle de México, Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Querétaro. Blvd. Juriquilla no. 1000 A, Santa Rosa Jauregui, Querétaro, Qro., C.P. 76230, México.

6Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Escuela de Bachilleres Plantel Norte., Av Sombrerete s/n Colonia las Américas. CP. 76121 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., México.

*Corresponding author: Mario E. Rodriguez-Garcia

Published: September 12,2025

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of non-thermal acidic (CH₃COOH) and alkaline (Ca (OH)₂) modifications on the structural, vibrational, pasting, rheological, and functional properties of isolated achira (Canna indica L.) starch. Treatments were conducted at different concentrations (5%, 10%, 20% for acid; 0.15%, 0.20%, 0.30% for alkali) and analyzed by SEM, XRD, DSC, FTIR, and rheological measurements. The results showed that the alkali treatment significantly increased the amylose content (20.20%) due to amylopectin hydrolysis, while the acidic treatment had minimal effects (5.68%). SEM images showed surface damage at high acid concentrations but no visible changes with alkali treatment. XRD confirmed the preservation of nanocrystals with a hexagonal (B-type) structure in all samples. DSC thermograms showed gelatinization temperatures around 72.51°C, with enthalpy changes suggesting structural alterations. Alkali-treated starches showed improved water absorption (WAI) and swelling power (SP), while acidic-treated samples showed higher solubility (WSI). Pasting profiles showed lower viscosity in alkali-treated starches and hydrogel-like behavior in acid-treated samples. These results highlight the potential of non-thermal modifications to tailor the properties of achira starch for food and industrial applications and offer energy-efficient alternatives to conventional methods.

Keywords

Achira; Acidic treatment; Alkaline treatment; Nonthermal process; Nanocrystals

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How to cite this paper

Effect of Physicochemical Non-thermal Acidic and Alkaline Modifications on the Structural, Vibrational, Pasting, Rheological, and Functional Properties of Achira (Canna indica L.) Isolated Starch

How to cite this paper: Brenda L. Correa-Piña, María G. Nieves-Hernández, Leonardo A. Alonso-Gomez, Oscar Y. Barrón-García, Margarita I. Hernandez-Urbiola, Mariana Ponce, Ezequiel Hernández-Becerra, Marcela Gaytán-Martínez, Mario E. Rodriguez-Garcia. (2025) Effect of Physicochemical Non-thermal Acidic and Alkaline Modifications on the Structural, Vibrational, Pasting, Rheological, and Functional Properties of Achira (Canna indica L.) Isolated Starch. International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture9(3), 136-149.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2025.09.001