摘要
Type 1 resistant starch (RS1) has recently received tremendous attention from various research areas such as food science, nutrition, microbiology, and pharmaceutical technology due to its ability to resist digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The protective barriers of RS1 play a vital role in the reduction of starch hydrolysis, glucose absorption, and the glycemic response that has the potential to limit the prevalence of some diseases by delaying the reaction of the digestive enzymes and extending glucose release. This work aims to provide a comprehensive review of RS1 mechanisms in controlling starch digestion and a summary of its industrial applications in relation to health benefits. Despite extensive research in this area, the review exposed some unrevealed aspects of RS1 that would require further study.