Xyloglucan

5 important questions on Xyloglucan

How is xyloglucan extracted?

Some of plant material can be extracted with cold water. However, alkali is needed to extract the major parts from the cell wall.

What is the source of xyloglucan?

Seeds of the tamarind seed.

What are the food applications of xyloglucan?

Thickener and stabiliser, gelling agent, ice-crystalizer and starch modifier in foods as sauces, ice cream, dressing and flour products as noodles. Its high viscous and sticky texture properties are highly appreciated in the Asian cuisine.
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What is the structure of xyloglucan?

Cellulosic backbone (beta-1,4-linked glucose) with substitutions of xylose in O-6. Sometimes also galactosylated at O-2

What are the four types of oligosaccharides as repeating unit of tamarind seed xyloglucans?

XXXG
XXLG
XLXG
XLLG
X = xylose, L = galactose, G = glucose

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