Recent advances in modifications and applications of sago starch

Sago palm (Metroxylon sagu) is a sustainable source of starch with a high productivity. However, sago starch is much underutilized compared to commonly used starches such as maize and potato starches. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in using sago starch for diverse food and nonfood applications. Sago starch was modified by various physical and chemical methods to obtain a range of functional properties. The starch in native...