Studies of the Resistance of Wheat Starch to Diastatic Action

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John Gordon Malloch

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Organic chemistry; Botany & plant sciences; Food & beverage technology

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""Studies of the Resistance of Wheat Starch to Diastatic Action"" is a rigorous scientific exploration into the biochemical characteristics of wheat, focusing on how different starches respond to enzymatic breakdown. Written by John Gordon Malloch, this work addresses a crucial problem in cereal chemistry: the degree to which starch granules resist or facilitate the action of diastase, the enzyme responsible for converting starch into maltose.

The study provides detailed experimental findings on the variability of starch resistance across different wheat cultivars and environmental conditions. By investigating the factors that influence starch susceptibility, Malloch offers valuable insights into the fundamental processes that govern grain quality and its subsequent performance in commercial applications. This research is particularly significant for its contribution to the understanding of flour strength and the fermentation potential of wheat products.

First documented in 1928, this volume serves as a foundational reference for those interested in the history of agricultural science, food technology, and organic chemistry. It remains a notable example of the early 20th-century movement to apply precise laboratory methods to the practical challenges of industrial agriculture and milling.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: John Gordon Malloch
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 73g
ISBN: 9781026015889
ISBN 10: 102601588X
Pages: 42
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active