Identification of Starch in Milk Protein Gels Using Confocal Microscopy

Authors

W. R. McManus
K. M. Larsen
Donald J. McMahon, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Microscopy Today

Volume

4

Issue

17

Publication Date

2009

First Page

68

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.

Recommended Citation

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