The soybean peptide-starch complex was prepared using microwave-assisted treatment. The effects of microwave power levels at 350, 550, 700 and 1000 W on the interactions between soybean peptides and three types of starch—sweet potato, corn starch, and caltrop starch—were systematically investigated. The structure, physicochemical properties, and digestibility of the as-prepared complexes were explored. The results showed that compared with the physical mixture of starch, the soybean peptide-starch complex subjected to microwave treatment exhibited significant structural and functional changes. Scanning electron microscopy revealed the formation of a porous gel network along with aggregate structure, accompanied by a notable increase in particle size. X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analyses demonstrated a reduction in crystallinity, characterized by a contraction of the crystalline peak at 1047 cm−1/1022 cm−1, while the amorphous region at 1022 cm−1/995 cm−1 remained relatively unchanged. Functionally, the complex displayed reduced gel strength and hardness, diminished anti-aging properties, yet improved freeze-thaw stability. In vitro digestion studies indicated that, compared to the physical mixture of soybean peptides and starch, the microwave-treated complex contained significantly lower levels of rapidly digestible starch. Notably, samples treated with 700 W microwave irradiation showed marked increases in both slowly digestible starch and resistant starch content, up to 28.20% and 35.70%, respectively. This study provides valuable insights into the development of soybean peptide-starch complexes and supports the potential application of modified starch as a hypoglycemic ingredient in food and frozen food products.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |