Preferred Term:
gelatinization temperature
Definition:
The temperature threshold at which gel formation is observed during processing. May be applied to the temperature at which starch in a rice grain begins to swell as water is absorbed, therefore determining cooking time.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- gelling temperature
- gelation temperature
- gel temperature
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208950
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