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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. physical properties
  4. temperature
  5. gelatinization temperature

Preferred term

gelatinization temperature

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The temperature threshold at which gel formation is observed during processing. May be applied to the temperature at which starch in a rice grain begins to swell as water is absorbed, therefore determining cooking time.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Related concepts

Synonyms

  • gelation temperature
  • gelling temperature
  • gel temperature

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208950

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