Structure, Physicochemical Properties, Modifications, and Uses of Sorghum Starch

Sorghum has great drought resistance and can be cultivated on marginal lands with minimal input costs. Thus, the supply of sorghum starch, the major component of the seeds, can be cheap and sustainable. This review summarizes the present knowledge of extraction, composition, granular and molecular structures, physicochemical properties, modifications, and uses of sorghum starch, and provides suggestions for needed research to improve our understanding and utilization of this starch.