FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2004, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (4): 98-102.

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The Application of Konjac Glucomannan and Carrageenin in Developing Edible Wrapping Paper Made from Potato Starch

 CHEN  Cong-Gui, ZHANG  Li, FANG  Hong-Mei, DONG  Wen-Yan   

  1. School of Biology & Food Engineering, Hefei University of Technology
  • Online:2004-04-15 Published:2011-10-24

Abstract: In order to improve the properties of potato starch-based edible wrapping paper, the effects of reinforcing agents(konjac glucomannan and carrageenin) or/and plasticizing agents(glycerol and sorbitol)on the flexibility and transparency of thispaper product were investigated. Results showed that konjac glucomannan and carrageenin could be combined with potato starch.And 0.20% konjac glucomannan, 0.15% carrageenin, 3% glycerol and 5% sorbitol could the increase folding limit of the of the ediblepaper to 60 times and the transparency value to 76.2%.

Key words: potato starch, edible wrapping paper, konjac glucomannan, carrageenin, plasticizing agent