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Effect of Physical and Chemical Extraction Methods on Yield of Chayote (Sechium edule) Tuber Starch

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of physical and chemical extraction methods on the yield of starch from chayote (Sechium edule) tubers. Fresh chayote tubers were subjected to physical (water-based) and chemical (NaOH and Na₂S₂O₅) extraction methods. The yield of starch was calculated and statistically analyzed using ANOVA. Results revealed that the physical method produced the highest yield (21.62%), comparable to yields from chemical methods using Na₂S₂O₅ (0.01%) and NaOH (0.5%). The findings suggest that the extraction method significantly influences starch yield, with moderate concentrations of NaOH and Na₂S₂O₅ being effective for optimizing yield.

Source: Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122736

Authors: Purnima M. Panchal, B. K. Singh

Institution: Central Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Food composition and properties

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406107328

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