The third edition of this long-serving successful reference work is a 'must-have' reference for anyone needing or desiring an understanding of the structure, chemistry, properties, production and uses of starches and their derivatives. * Everything needed to evaluate and apply the appropriate starch-based solution * Explores the genetics, biochemistry, and physical structure of starches * Includes specific information on corn, wheat, potato, rice, rye, oat and barley-based starches * Presents new application trends for starch