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Based on the percent sag, which starch most likely had the lowest pH of the water-acid dispersion?

April 26, 2017based dispersion likely lowest percent pH sag starch

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Based on the percent sag, which starch most likely had the lowest pH of the water-acid dispersion?

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The low pH of the water-acid dispersion would have been less viscous and would have a less firm gel. The 99% sag gel, starch A, would fit this description; however, it would also likely have complete starch dextrinization. The amylose polymers would not crossbond to trap water in pockets.