Waxy corn or glutinous corn is a type of field corn characterized by its sticky texture when cooked as a result of larger amounts of amylopectin. The corn was first described from a specimen from China in 1909.

2019年1月22日 · Waxy starches are carbohydrates derived from various sources such as rice, barley, and corn (i.e. maize). The "waxy" part refers to the fact that under a microscope there exists a resemblance to actual wax, although this it does so in appearance only.

2013年6月25日 · Heralded as a breakthrough in post workout carbohydrates, waxy maize starch is believed to be absorbed far quicker than traditionally used ‘recovery’ carbohydrates like dextrose and maltodextrin because of its higher molecular weight and a lower osmolality.

Some cultivated plants have pure amylopectin starch without amylose, known as waxy starches. The most popular among them is waxy maize starch (or waxy corn starch). The firms that produce and sell waxy maize claim that it is a very fast carbohydrate due to its high amylopection content.

2014年8月17日 · When I mention we raise waxy corn on our farm I'm often asked, "What is waxy corn?" In this post I explain what it is and why we grow waxy.

Waxy maize starch might be especially useful in food preparation for athletes. A food that resulted in a slower release of energy could eliminate the potential for hypoglycemia after ingestion of a quickly digesting food.

Waxy Maize is a corn starch that helps a bodybuilder or athlete pre workout to have increased energy and stamina for the workout and post workout for muscle repair. Read below to see if Waxy Maize is the right choice for your needs.

Waxy corn starch, also known as waxy maize starch, consists of only amylopectin molecules, giving this starch different and useful properties (see Chapter 3). This genetic variety of corn was discovered in China in the early 1900s, when corn plants were transferred from the Americas.

2013年1月1日 · For many strength and endurance athletes, high GI foods, such as fresh fruit or maltodextin, have been a staple stir-in for post workout shakes due to its rapid absorption. However, within the past few years, a new supplement, waxy maize starch (WM), has been touted as the supreme champion of post workout carbohydrate sources. After reading ...

Waxy Maize in carbohydrate powders will work to quickly bypass the stomach and immediately aid in absorption in the intestines. This is the pump within carbohydrate powders that you are looking for to immediately fuel your muscles to boost and recover after a hard workout.