Research Progress on Preparation and Application of Granular Cold-water-soluble Porous Starch Materials

NIU Wei; TAN Jiaxing; YU Zihan; DING Jian; CHEN Yu; ZHANG Qinqiang; WANG Yuan; LI Li

doi:10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.09.020

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Packaging Engineering ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (9) : 186-196. DOI: 10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.09.020

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Research Progress on Preparation and Application of Granular Cold-water-soluble Porous Starch Materials

NIU Wei^1a,b, TAN Jiaxing^1a, YU Zihan^1a, DING Jian^1a, CHEN Yu^1a, ZHANG Qinqiang^1a, WANG Yuan^1a,*, LI Li^2,*

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Starch-based biomaterials possess favorable biocompatibility and biodegradability, offering significant potential for the encapsulation and controlled release of functional active ingredients. However, natural starch suffers from shortages in terms of poor cold-water dispersibility and low solubility, which severely limit its industrial applications. Therefore, it is necessary to explore modification methods to enhance the versatility of starch-based biomaterials. By reviewing recent research on the preparation methods and application progress of granular cold-water-soluble porous starch (GCWS-PS), this study analyzed and summarized the advantages and limitations of cutting-edge preparation techniques, including physical methods, enzymatic methods, and chemical synthesis. It also explored the current and potential applications of GCWS-PS in areas such as functional food encapsulation and drug embedding and delivery. GCWS-PS, prepared by modifying natural starch through physical, chemical, and enzymatic methods, rapidly absorbed water and dissolved under room temperature and atmospheric pressure conditions, forming a stable colloid. It exhibited excellent cold-water solubility, a high specific surface area, and encapsulation and sustained-release properties. Continuous development and refinement of the GCWS-PS preparation method improves the performance of starch-based materials, broadening their scope of application and industrial suitability in fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, and materials.

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NIU Wei, TAN Jiaxing, YU Zihan, DING Jian, CHEN Yu, ZHANG Qinqiang, WANG Yuan, LI Li. Research Progress on Preparation and Application of Granular Cold-water-soluble Porous Starch Materials[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2026, 47(9): 186-196 https://doi.org/10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.09.020

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