Article
Identification of Starch in Milk Protein Gels Using Confocal Microscopy
Microscopy Today
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Disciplines
Abstract
Various starches are common in dairy products. Historically, the standard staining technique for starch has been Lugol's Iodine. This dye, a general stain for starch is not fluorescent and only limited information can be obtained using transmission light. Fluorophores do not attach to starches. We have developed a method in which starches are derivatized so that fluorophores attach.
Citation Information
McManus, W. R., Larsen, K. M., and D. J. McMahon. 2009. Identification of starch in milk protein gels
using confocal microscopy. Microscopy Today 17(4):68