scholarly journals Effect of Pretreatment and Drying Methods on the Quality of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.)) Flour

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Abebe Desalegn ◽  
Gesessew Kibr

Reduction of postharvest losses through improved technique is studied in this work. Pretreatment and drying, in particular, are important methods for using various tuber-based food items to produce intermediate products that increase economic benefit and availability with a longer shelf life in the production and consumption communities. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pretreatment and drying methods on the proximate composition and physical and functional properties of flour developed from anchote. The treated anchote flour was prepared using hot distilled water for blanching and potassium metabisulphite solution and drying methods (sun, solar, and oven). The obtained data were statistically analyzed using SAS software at P < 0.05 . Accordingly, the untreated and sun-dried anchote had greater moisture content (10.34%) than the chemically treated and oven-dried anchote (8.71%). The samples treated with potassium metabisulphite and the solar-drying methods have higher protein content (4.02%) than the blanched and sun-dried samples (3.14%). Samples treated with blanching and solar drying have lower ash content (3.96%) than samples treated with potassium metabisulphite and dried (4.89%). The highest fiber content was recorded for samples treated with blanching and oven-drying methods, with a rating of 4.71%. Sun-dried samples had an increased fat content (1.14%) compared to blanch with all drying methods (0.72%). The untreated and sun-dried flour had lower carbohydrate content (80.95%) than blanched and oven-dried (83.03%). The potassium-metabisulphite-treated and oven-dried samples rated 2.66% with the highest water absorption value. The blanched and oven-dried samples had the lowest oil absorption capacity of 1.71%, a significantly different value from the highest value of 1.98% for the potassium-metabisulphite-treated and solar-dried samples. Oven-dried samples had higher swelling power than solar- and sun-drying methods. The anchote samples treated by blanching methods and dried in the oven had the highest solubility rating of 43.84% and the lowest value of 38.8% for control and sun-dried samples. The sun-dried anchote flour had the highest dispersibility value, which is significantly different from both the oven-dried and solar-dried versions. Along with that, the untreated samples had significantly lower dispersibility values than the potassium-metabisulphite-treated and blanched flour samples. The proximate values of anchote flour were significantly affected by pretreatment and drying methods. Additionally, the main and interactive effect of pretreatment and drying methods influenced the water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, solubility, and dispersibility significantly. Further research is required to improve flour properties and characterize pasting properties to assess the suitability of the starch for different industrial inputs.

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-68
Author(s):  
O. F. Akinyele ◽  
A. V. Ikujenlola ◽  
T. O. Omobuwajo

Abstract Pupuru and pupuru analogues are fermented, smoked food products usually produced from cassava or cassava substituted with a varying ratio of breadfruit. This study aims at determining and comparing the functional and pasting characteristics of pupuru and pupuru analogues with a view to expanding the utilization of breadfruit as pupuru analogue. The functional properties (water absorption capacity (%), swelling power (g/g), solubility (%)) and pasting characteristics were determined using standard methods. The results showed that the yield of the products ranged between 24.66 and 29.65%, and it was not affected by the amount of breadfruit substituted. The water absorption capacities of the pupuru and pupuru analogues ranged between 216.0 and 449.0%; this parameter increased with temperature increase. Both swelling power and solubility had a rapid increase from 80 °C to 90 °C. Pasting temperature ranged between 73.15 and 83.66 °C, with peak time between 4.58 and 5.33 min. The final viscosity ranged between 94.08 and 391.83 RVU, and it decreased with increase in breadfruit substitution. The study concluded that adding breadfruit to cassava in pupuru analogue production improved some of the functional and pasting properties of the product.


Author(s):  
E. O. Afoakwa ◽  
Gilbert O. Sampson ◽  
D. Nyirenda ◽  
C. N. Mwansa ◽  
L. Brimer ◽  
...  

This study investigated effects of processing technique and varietal variations on the physico-functional, starch pasting and viscoelastic properties of cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) flours using a 3x6 factorial experimental approach. Samples were evaluated for their non-volatile acidity, pH, swelling power, solubility water absorption capacity (27oC and 70oC), colour and starch pasting characteristics of the cassava flours using standard methods. Grating and soaking of the cassava tubers significantly (p<0.05) reduced the pH of all the varieties with concomitant increases in non-volatile acidity. Grating and soaking significantly (p<0.05) reduced the swelling power, solubility and water absorption capacity of the flours. Soaked Chila B flour recorded the highest pasting temperature of 66.9°C whiles soaked Mweulu flour recorded the highest peak viscosity (684 BU), viscosity at 95oC (683 BU) and viscosity at 95oC-hold (359 BU), suggesting that the flours from the different cassava varieties could be targeted for different food and industrial products.   Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important root crop in the world and it provides food for about one billion people globally. It contributes significantly to the economy of most tropical countries through processing into various products. Varietal variation in cassava plays a very important role in the production of diversified food products due to its inherent biochemical characteristics such as starch content, sugar content and pasting characteristics. The biochemical composition in the tubers varies according to varieties. Physico-functional and starch pasting properties of cassava are among the most important parameters used to predict the suitability of flours and starches for certain end product uses, and these would aid the selection of appropriate varieties for use in various food and industrial applications.


Author(s):  
Beenu Tanwar ◽  
Nistha Lamsal ◽  
Ankit Goyal ◽  
Vikas Kumar

Purpose: Buckwheat, a pseudocereal is a nutritionally dense and gluten-free grain which has a great potential especially in the functional food industry. Domestic processing methods like germination and roasting may enhance the nutritional and functional components of the buckwheat. Design/methodology/approach: The raw, roasted (120°C for 10 min) and germinated (27 ± 3°C for 24 hours) seed flour was analyzed for functional (bulk density, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, and emulsifying capacity and activity) and physicochemical (fat, ash, protein, total carbohydrate, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity) parameters. Findings: Both the methods showed varied deviation of functional properties and nutrients from the raw flour. Germination significantly (p 0.05) increased the protein (11.5%) and moisture (14.66%) whereas, decreased ash (1.8%), carbohydrate (62.84%), fat (1.33%) and fiber (7.87%); roasting significantly (p 0.05) increased the carbohydrate (71.38%) whereas, decreased ash (1.8%), fat (1.33%), fibre (6.32%), moisture (11.66%) and protein (7.6%) content. Germination significantly (p 0.05) increased the phenolic content and antioxidant activity (82.63%). Bulk density and emulsion capacity decreased in both germinated and roasted buckwheat flour. However, both germination and roasting significantly (p 0.05) increased the oil absorption capacity, swelling power, and water absorption capacity. Originality/value: The present study suggests that germinated and roasted flours can be utilized commercially for the production of economical, better and nutrient-dense food products for people suffering from cereal-based health disorders.


10.5219/1232 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 682-691
Author(s):  
Funmilayo Deborah Adewumi ◽  
Labunmi Lajide ◽  
Abayomi Olagunjoye Adetuyi ◽  
Olajide Ayodele

Starches were isolated from cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifollium), white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and bitter yam (Dioscorea dumentorum). Starch modification was carried out using acetic anhydride and phthalic anhydride. The native and modified starches were characterized using Fourier Transformed Infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR) for identification of the functional groups. Functional properties such as water absorption capacities, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, solubility, gelation temperature, least gelation capacity, amylose content and pH were determined using standard procedures. Acetylation increased the water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, amylose content, and solubility of the starches while phthalation decreased water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, and solubility of the starches. Native cocoyam starch has the highest gelation temperature (85 °C) while Acetylated bitter yam has the lowest gelation temperature (74 °C). The pH of the native and modified starches was within the range of 4.14 − 6.55. Phthalation and acetylation increased the bulk density of the starches. Native cocoyam, white yam, and bitter yam starches had the lowest gelation concentration (6%). Modification of native starches will improve the usage of starch in food and non-food applications.


Author(s):  
Olukayode Adediran Okunade ◽  
Olanrewaju Arinola

White and red cocoyam starches were physically modified by heat moisture treatment at 16, 24 and 32 % moisture levels. The functional and pasting properties of the modified and native starches were evaluated using standard methods. The swelling power at 60oC, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, least gelation concentration, packed bulk density and loose bulk density of heat moisture treated white and red cocoyam starches ranged between 1.90 - 2.18 and 1.89 – 2.21; 1.00 – 1.80 ml/g and 0.80 – 1.60 ml/g; 1.40 – 1.80 ml/g and 1.20 – 1.40 ml/g; 8.00 – 10.00% and 8.00 – 10.00%; 0.51 – 0.62 g/ml and 0.54 – 0.64 g/ml; 0.41 – 0.51 g/ml and 0.43 – 0.53 g/ml respectively. For both white and red cocoyam starches, heat moisture treated starches at 16% moisture content level had the highest swelling power in the temperature range 60oC to 90oC; also starches treated at 32% moisture level had the highest water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, packed bulk density and loose bulk density. Red cocoyam native starch had higher peak, trough, breakdown, final and setback viscosity than white cocoyam starch. Heat moisture treatment generally increased the pasting properties of white cocoyam starch. The modification of red cocoyam starch at moisture levels of 16% and 24% reduced the pasting properties, however at higher moisture level, the pasting properties increased. These results suggest that moisture level of cocoyam starches influence their physicochemical properties during heat moisture modification; this will increase the array of food products in which the starches can be used.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurud Diniyah ◽  
Achmad Subagio ◽  
Riri Nur Lutfian Sari ◽  
Nugraha Yuwana

<p>Singkong varietas manis (Cimanggu) dan pahit (Kaspro) dapat digunakan sebagai bahan baku dalam pembuatan MOCAF. Ekstraksi pati MOCAF dapat dipengaruhi oleh lama fermentasi dan varietas singkong. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan lama fermentasi terhadap sifat fungsional pati dari MOCAF dengan dua varietas singkong Kaspro dan Cimanggu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan faktor tunggal yaitu lama fermentasi (0, 12, 24 jam) dan varietas sebagai kelompoknya (Cimanggu dan Kaspro) dengan 3 kali ulangan. Parameter yang dianalisis yaitu sifat fisik (densitas kamba dan warna), sifat kimia (kadar protein, lemak, abu dan karbohidrat) serta sifat fungsional pati MOCAF (<em>swelling power, solubilitas</em>, daya serap air dan daya serap minyak). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lama fermentasi 24 jam dari singkong varietas Kaspro memiliki nilai tertinggi yaitu <em>bulk density </em>0,7505±0,0158 (g/mL), <em>swelling power </em>7,4516±0,1185 (g/g), <em>solubility </em>1,9294±0,2456 (%), <em>water absorption capacity </em>(WAC) 12,0000±1,0000 (mL/g) dan <em>oil absorption capacity </em>(OAC) 17,6667±0,5774 (mL/g), <em>lightness</em> 89,9433±0,1079 dan <em>whitness index </em>85,9113±0,0821 serta kadar protein, lemak, abu dan karbohidrat berturut-turut (0,6094±0,04; 0,3666±0,12; 0,1849±0,03 dan 86,0125±0,42 %). Penggunaan varietas yang berbeda sebagai bahan baku MOCAF, menunjukkan hasil bahwa singkong dengan kadar sianida tinggi juga memiliki pati lebih tinggi (Kaspro), memiliki sifat fungsional (b<em>ulk density, swelling power, solubility</em>, WAC, OAC) yang lebih baik sehingga dapat digunakan untuk keperluan dunia industri yang lebih luas.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Functional Properties of Starch MOCAF (Modified Cassava Flour) from Cassava Variety Kaspro and Cimanggu</strong></p><p>Cassava from sweet (Cimanggu) and bitter (Kaspro) varieties can be used as raw material to produced MOCAF. MOCAF’s starch extraction can be influenced by time of fermentation and variety of cassava. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of time fermentation on the functional properties of MOCAF starch which made from two varieties of cassava (Kaspro and Cimanggu). Randomized Block Design (RAK) with the single factor, time of fermentation (0, 12, 24 hours) and varieties as its group (Cimanggu and Kaspro) with triplicate was used in this research. The physical properties ( bulk density, colour), chemical properties (protein, fat, ash and carbohydrate) and functional properties of MOCAF starch (swelling power, solubility, water absorption capacity and oil absorption capacity) were evaluated. The result showed that Kaspro variety and time of fermentation 24 hour had the highest value of bulk density 0,7505±0,0158 (g/mL), swelling power 7,4516±0,1185 (g/g), solubility 1,9294±0,2456 (%), WAC 12,0000±1,0000 (mL/g) dan OAC 17,6667±0,5774 (mL/g), lightness 89,9433±0,1079, whiteness index 85,9113±0,0821, protein, fat, ash and carbohydrate content respectively 0,6094±0,04; 0,3666±0,12; 0,1849±0,03 and 86,0125±0,42 %. The varieties of cassava with highest cyanide content (Kaspro) also highest in starch content shows that has better functional properties (bulk density, swelling power, solubility, WAC, OAC) so it can be used to widely application for industrial.</p><p><strong><br /></strong></p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 304
Author(s):  
Gery Hartawan ◽  
Ni Wayan Wisaniyasa ◽  
Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani

This study aims to know the effect of time on the germinated waxy corn flour characteristics and to know which time that can produce a germinated waxy corn flour with the best characteristics. This research used a Complete Randomized Design with a different germination time as the treatment, which is 0 hour, 24 hour, 36 hour and 48 hour. The experimentation was repeated 4 times resulting 16 experimental units. The data obtained were analyzed using an analysis of variance and if the treatment had a significant effect, it was followed by a Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that the effect of time had a very significant effect on total rendement, L’ value (brightness), b’ value (green-yellow), protein content, water absorption capacity, swelling power, solubility of germinated waxy corn flour. This research also resulting a significant effect on moisture content and carbohydrate content, but resulting a non-significant effect on bulk density, a’ value (blue-red), ash content, fat content, crude fiber content and oil absorption capacity. The best characteristic of the flour in this study was the waxy corn flour that has been germinated for 48 hours with 79.44% rendement, 0.50 g/ml bulk density, L’:54.34, a’: 6.90, b’: 22,89 color, 7.15% water content, 1.56% ash content, 6.36% fat content, 9.66% protein content, 82.31% carbohydrates content, 2.39% fiber content, 1.55 ml/g water absorption, 1.81 ml/g oil absorption, 6.70 g/g swelling power, and 51.72% solubility.


2012 ◽  
pp. 385-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azadeh Saadatmandi ◽  
Mohammad Elahi ◽  
Reza Farhoosh ◽  
Mahdi Karimi

The incorporation of sugar beet fiber (0–5%) to tortilla chips and the effects on the chemical and sensory properties were studied. Addition of sugar beet fiber (SBF) led to an increasing of water absorption capacity, ash content and darkness while lowering the protein content and oil absorption. Sensory evaluation showed that the overall acceptability of tortilla chips reduces if adding more than 2% SBF.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Bruce Mawoyo

Amadumbe commonly, known as taro is a traditionally underutilised tuber crop in Southern Africa. Nutritionally, amadumbe corms contain appreciable levels of carbohydrate mainly in the form of starch which is resistant to digestion. It also contains mucilage, a soluble fibre, which is good for the human digestive health. Thus, amadumbe starch and mucilage can be used as functional ingredients in food formulations. The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of genotypes and growth location on the physicochemical properties of amadumbe flour and starch. Eighteen (18) amadumbe genotypes grown in Roodeplaat, Gauteng and Umbumbulu, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, were studied. Roodeplaat received a lower annual average rainfall (514 mm) and high environmental temperature (24oC) compared to Umbumbulu (828 mm, 19oC) during the cropping season. Specifically, the influence of growth location and genotypes on the chemical composition (proximate composition and mineral contents) as well as the functional properties of amadumbe flours were investigated. Furthermore, starch was extracted and its physicochemical and functional properties were also studied. The carbohydrate contents (73-81%) of amadumbe flours were substantially high and varied with growth location. Mucilage contents (6-9%) were very low across genotypes in both locations. Water absorption and oil absorption capacities positively correlated to carbohydrates and mucilage in the flour irrespective of growth locations. Swelling power and solubility index was influenced by the amylose content of the flour. Genotype and growth location significantly affected the pasting properties of amadumbe flour. The pasting temperature was very high (approx. 90oC) across genotypes in both locations, while peak viscosity differed significantly (54-242 RVU) for genotypes grown in different environments. The amylose contents (0-14.4%) of amadumbe starches were low and varied significantly with growth location and among genotypes. Three genotypes, G2, G20, and G21 grown in Roodeplaat lacked amylose. Amadumbe starches showed reflective peaks at 2θ=15o and doublet at 17o, 18o and 24o typical of A-type starches. Amadumbe genotypes had small sized (1-5 µm) and polygonal starch granules. Functional properties including water absorption, swelling power, gelatinisation temperature and peak viscosity significantly positively correlated with amylose content. These findings further suggest that water availability could have a major effect on starch synthesis as the two locations received a different amount of rainfall during the growing season. Findings from this study are important for future improvement programmes and selection of appropriate genotypes for industrial production or food application of amadumbe flour and starch.


Author(s):  
Gbocho Serge Elvis Ekissi ◽  
Jacques Yapi Achy ◽  
Martin Tanoh Kouadio ◽  
Bedel Jean Fagbohoun ◽  
Lucien Patrice Kouamé

Impacts of cooking times (steaming and cooking on embers) on some physico-functional parameters of yam (D. bulbifera) flours cv Dougou-won were determined during 10, 20 and 30 min. Results showed that steaming and cooking on embers increased significantly (P <0.05) the dispersibility (D), water absorption capacity (WAC), paste clarity (PC), water solubility index (WSI), swelling power (SP), least gelation capacity (LGC) and solubility (S) but decreased significantly (P <0.05) foam capacity (FC), wettability (W) and foam stability (FS) of flours (D. bulbifera) cv Dougou-won. Steaming increased significantly (P <0.05) oils absorption capacity (OAC) and bulk density (BD). However, cooking on embers decreased significantly (P <0.05) oils absorption capacity (OAC) but not affected significantly (P <0.05) bulk density (BD). The steaming time (30 min) is recommended to considerably influence the physico-functional parameters of the yam (D. bulbifera) flours cv Dougou-won.


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