Preparation of starch-stabilized silver nanoparticles from amylose-sodium palmitate inclusion complexes

► Silver nanoparticles were prepared from amylose-sodium palmitate complexes. ► Aqueous solutions were obtained that could be dried and re-dispersed in water. ► Addition of acid increased viscosity, and precipitation was observed at low pH. ► Smaller-sized nanoparticles were obtained than with soluble starch. ► Conversion of AgNO3 to water-soluble nanoparticles was also higher.