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Thermosonication at optimal conditions significantly enhances the solubility, swelling power, and structural stability of saffron corm starch, making it a viable clean-label alternative to commercial pre-gelatinized starch. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to optimize thermosonication conditions for enhancing the properties of saffron corm starch compared to native and commercial starches.

May 17, 2026Applied Food ResearchOpen Access

Functional, structural, and optical enhancement of saffron corm starch via thermosonication: A Comparative physicochemical study

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SESoodabeh EinafsharSoil Conservation and Watershed Management Research PSParvin SharayeiSoil Conservation and Watershed Management Research EAElham AzarpazhoohSoil Conservation and Watershed Management Research

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Randomized trial shows improved physicochemical and structural properties of saffron corm starch, suggesting it as a better thickener and stabilizer.

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The study aims to optimize thermosonication conditions for enhancing the properties of saffron corm starch compared to native and commercial starches.
Examined effects of ultrasound amplitudes, temperatures, and durations on saffron corm starch properties.
Identified optimal conditions for maximum solubility and other physicochemical attributes.
Conducted analyses including XRD and DSC to assess structural changes.
Under optimal conditions (75% amplitude, 50°C, 30 min), UHSCS showed 16.02% solubility.
Swelling power increased to 43.94 at 90°C for UHSCS, while NSCS was at 14.84.
UHSCS exhibited improved color properties with higher redness and yellowness compared to commercial starch.

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Einafshar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095af37880e6d24efe0bc9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2026.102148

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Randomized trial shows improved physicochemical and structural properties of saffron corm starch, suggesting it as a better thickener and stabilizer.

Functional, structural, and optical enhancement of saffron corm starch via thermosonication: A Comparative physicochemical study

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Functional, structural, and optical enhancement of saffron corm starch via thermosonication: A Comparative physicochemical study

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