Characterization of structure, physicochemical and physiological properties of starch from Canadian grown pulse crops to develop novel functional food ingredients and functional foods for human health benefits
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Qiang Liu
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Objective
To identify sources of resistant or slowly digestible starch, to develop functional foods using such starches, and to understand their impact on the glycemic response using model systems.
Processing
SPG Contribution
$238,878.00
Project Status
Active
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2013 - 2018
Co-funders
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Total Project Cost
$886,111.00