Mango seed starch: A sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to increasing industrial requirements

Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 Jul 31:183:1807-1817. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.157. Epub 2021 May 26.

Abstract

During processing of mango (Mangifera indica) into beverages, squashes and jellies, by-products such as peel and kernel are generated. The higher generation volume of mango-seed makes it cheaper and readily available material for extraction of starch. The current article addresses the mango-seed as potential source of starch over the conventional sources. The starch isolation, its composition structural morphology along with the various physicochemical properties are well discussed. Various modifications for improving the functionality of mango-seed starch (MSS) are comprehensively investigated based on the previous findings. Digestibility profile and glycaemic index of MSS reflected the presence of more resistant starch compared to other conventional starches; making it suitable ingredient for managing diabetes. The structure of mango seed starch can be easily manipulated using biological, chemical and physical methods for improving its application in the foods. Possible utilization of the MSS at large scale will improve the economic viability of the mango processing industries.

Keywords: Industrial application; Mango seed starch; Techno-functional properties.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Mangifera / chemistry*
  • Seeds / chemistry
  • Solubility
  • Starch / chemistry*
  • Starch / isolation & purification*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Starch