A comparative study of properties of starches from Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) and sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) grown in Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 714-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis M. Nwokocha ◽  
Ndubisi A. Aviara ◽  
Chandra Senan ◽  
Peter A. Williams
2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1563-1567
Author(s):  
M.A. Akpe ◽  
P.B. Ashishie ◽  
O.A. Akonjor

Cooking induces numerous phytochemical changes in food. This study is aimed at determining the amount of phytochemicals present in raw and cooked sweet potato, Irish potato and yellow yam. The amount of tannin, alkaloids, saponin, flavonoids and phenol were determined in raw and cooked samples of each food crop. The result showed that tannin, alkaloids, saponin, flavonoids, phenol contents was high in Irish potato and sweet potato but was far much present in Irish potato, while it was seen in minute quantity in yellow yam. The values obtained for each phytochemicals in each food sample raw and cooked respectively, in mg/100g were; Yellow yam: Tannins (0.10 and Nil), Alkaloids (2.00 and 0.51), Flavonoids (1.18 and 0.87), Saponins (2.00 and 1.02) and Phenols (0.72 and 0.10). Sweet potato: Tannins (0.32 and 0.28), Alkaloids (2.17 and 0.62), Saponins (2.10 and1.58), Flavonoids (1.28 and 0.97) and Phenols (1.42 and 0.72). Irish potato: Tannins (0.55 and 0.49), Alkaloids (2.17 and 0.81), Saponins (4.00 and 2.13), Flavonoids (5.00 and 2.91) and Phenols (2.00 and 0.91). The % loss of phytochemicals after cooking were; Yellow yam: Tannins (Nil), Alkaloids (74.5), Saponins (49.0), Flavonoids (26.3) and Phenols (86.1). Sweet potato: Tannins (12.5), Alkaloids (71.4), Saponins (24.8), Flavonoids (24.2) and Phenols (49.3). Irish potato: Tannins (10.0), Alkaloids (62.7), Saponins (46.8), Flavonoids (41.8) and Phenols (54.5). These results indicate that boiling of the samples seems to reduce their phytochemical contents as the raw samples showed higher amounts of the phytochemicals. The results also revealed that Tannins are more stable to heat across the 3 food samples, followed by Flavonoids, Saponins, Phenols and Alkaloids. The loss in some of the phytochemicals after cooking did not significantly affect the nutritional quality of the food samples.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musdar Musdar ◽  
Lukmanul Hakim ◽  
Juliani Juliani ◽  
Jailani Jailani

White sweet potato starch (Ipomea batatas L.) and avocado seed starch (Parsea americana Mill) derived from local plants have the potential to be developed as agricultural products. Starch is a hydrocolloid compound as a potential local resource to be utilized. Glycerol function as an anti-freezing which is hygroscopic. This study aims to determine the ratio of white sweet potato starch with avocado seed starch and the concentration of glycerol for making edible film. This study was an experiment using a completely randimized factorial design with 2 (two) main factor consisting of a comparison of white sweet potato starch and avocado seed with 3 levels: P1 = 35%:65%., P2=50%:50%., P3=65%:35% and glycerol concentration with 3 levels: G1=1%., G2=2%., G3=3%. The best result reasearch were content of 23.03% (tratment P1G1), solubility of 55.57% (treatment P3G2)., swelling test of 9.83% (treatment P2g3)., elongation of 8.18% (treatment P3G2)


2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldine F. De Jesus ◽  
Shirley G. Dicen ◽  
Maria Crisanta M. Jarque

Noodles made from sweet potato can be a healthier alternative to commercially produced ones since it is rich in vitamins and minerals. The product has no artificial preservatives, and the sweetness of its taste comes naturally from the sugar content of the Camote tubers. The project is the second phase of a study on the development of nutri-noodles made from the tubers and tops of sweet potato.  The study determined the physicochemical and microbial analysis and shelf-life of the product and verify its acceptability through quantitative testing. The sample was submitted to Department of Science and Technology Region V for analysis and the results were: 6.53% moisture, 0.13% free fatty acids and <150 CFU/g of yeast and mold count. Moreover, nutrition facts were also computed, Calories is 231, Total Fat= 4%, Cholesterol= 0%, Sodium= 4%, Total Carbohydrate= 6%, Dietary Fiber= 28%, Magnesium =13% and Vitamin B6= 12%. The shelf-life of the product is six months stored at room temperature. The Nutri-fried noodles were served with vegetable toppings, and as rated by the panelists the result was liked very much. After analyzing the quality characteristics of the product, it is recommended that the sample is ready for production and marketing.


Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 298-305
Author(s):  
B. Yudhistira ◽  
A.K. Putri ◽  
S. Prabawa

Marshmallow belongs to a high-calorie food that requires a low-calorie substitute for sucrose, one of which is sorbitol. Marshmallow has the potential to become a functional food with the addition of inulin contained within white sweet potatoes. Inulin refers to a type of fructan carbohydrate which contains fiber and has the potential as a prebiotic that is beneficial for the human’s body. This study aims to determine the effect of the addition of white sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.) inulin extract and sorbitol on the physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristic of marshmallows and to obtain the best marshmallow’s formula through white sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.) inulin extract and sorbitol addition. The completely randomized design method (CRD) applied in this study consisted of one factor, namely the difference in formulation between the concentration of white sweet potato inulin extract (2% and 3%) and the concentration of sorbitol (25%, 50%, and 75%). The statistical analysis utilized the One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) method using SPSS. The results of this study indicated that the addition of white sweet potato inulin extract and sorbitol had a significant effect on tensile strength, density, moisture content, ash content, total calories, dietary fiber, and organoleptic characteristics of marshmallows. The best formula for marshmallows was formula 4 with the addition of 2% white sweet potato inulin extract and 50% sorbitol.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Maftuh Kafiya ◽  
Nfn. Sutrisno ◽  
Rizal Syarief

<p>Penyimpanan ubi jalar di daerah infrastruktur terbatas yang mengutamakan kesederhanaan teknologi dan kemurahan biaya diupayakan dengan menggunakan bahan-bahan lokal yang tersedia seperti pasir, jerami dan serbuk gergaji. Selama penyimpanan, kandungan nutrisi di dalam ubi jalar berpotensi mengalami perubahan, khususnya kandungan air dan pati sehingga memengaruhi mutu ubi jalar. Umur simpan ubi jalar ditandai dengan pembusukan, berupa penurunan mutu dan tanda-tanda penyakit yang disebabkan oleh mikroorganisme. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan identifikasi dan analisis teknologi terbaik dengan memperhatikan perubahan kadar air dan pati serta penyakit yang menjadi penentu perubahan mutu ubi jalar. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap dengan 4 taraf perlakuan penyimpanan yaitu di dalam tanah dengan alas tumpukan pasir-jerami (P1), di dalam tanah dengan alas tumpukan plastik-jerami (P2), di dalam kotak kayu dengan taburan serbuk gergaji (P3) dan di ruang gudang dengan alas terpal (P4). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode penyimpanan memberikan pengaruh terhadap suhu dan RH ruang penyimpanan dengan nilai masing-masing adalah 28,72 oC dan 78.55% (P1), 28,85 oC dan 78,51% (P2), 29,54 oC dan 73,15% (P3), serta 29,61 oC dan 68.07% (P4). Kadar air dan pati mengalami penurunan selama penyimpanan pada semua perlakuan hingga akhir penyimpanan dengan kadar terendah pada perlakuan P4 yang masing-masing sebesar 58,96 dan 11,35%. Sedangkan penyakit yang dapat diidentifikasi pada penelitian ini adalah busuk Fusarium pada penyimpanan P4 dan penyakit java black rot pada penyimpanan P2. Berdasarkan metode pendugaan umur simpan, maka penyimpanan di dalam tanah dengan alas tumpukan pasir-jerami (P1) merupakan metode terbaik dengan umur simpan diduga mencapai 35 hari.</p><p align="center"><strong>English Version Abstract</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><strong>Extra Quality Sweet Potato (<em>Ipomea batatas L</em>) Fresh on the System Rural Scale Storage</strong></strong></p><p>Sweet potato storage in areas with limited infrastructure which focuses on a simple and low-cost technology is conducted by using local materials, such as sand, straw, and sawdust. During the storage period, sweetpotato’s nutrition content will potentially deteriorate, particularly in moisture and starch content. This will eventually affect the quality of sweetpotato. The shelf life of sweetpotato is marked by the spoilage in the form of quality deterioration and some noticeable signs of diseases, most of which are induced by microorganism. This study aimed to study the best technology to evaluate quality change, diseases and shelf life of sweetpotato. The experimental design used was completely randomized design of 4 factors by using various storage ways, i.e. underground storage with sand-straw (P1), underground storage with plastic-straw (P2), inside a wooden box with sprinkling of sawdust (P3), and inside a warehouse with a tarpoulin mat (P4). The results showed that the storage treatments influenced the temperature and RH in a storage room with the values as follows: 8.72 ° C and 78.55% (P1), 28.85 C and 78.51% (P2), 29.54 and 73.15 ° C % (P3), and 29.61 ° C and 68.07% (P4). Moisture and starch contents in sweet potato significantly decreased until the end of storage in which the lowest levels were found in P4 treatment, 58.96 % water content and 11.35 % starch. Postharvest diseases found in sweet potato during research were Fusarium rot (P4) and java black rot (P2). In conclusion, underground storage with sand-straw (P1) was selected as the best method to minimize rate of decreasing moisture and starch contents in sweetpotato with the longest storage period estimated of 35 days.</p>


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