Interactions between rod-like biopolymer solutions and saliva

This thesis aims to evaluate underpinning mechanisms of oral processing of polysaccharide thickeners with a rod-like conformation. Xanthan gum (XG) and scleroglucan (SG) are identified as key research targets, with the view to identify the differences and similarities between XG and SG and to assess...

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Main Author: Li, Xinxin
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/66258/