January 2019

Effects of chemical modification on functional and physical properties of African star apple kernel (Chrysophyllum albidnum) starch

Starch isolated from Chrysophyllum albidnum (African star apple) was subjected to modification by acetylation, carboxymethylation and succinylation process. Chemical modifications effect on functional properties as well as physiochemical parameters of starch was analysed. The percentage yield of native starch was 73.22±0.93%; however the value increased after modifications. The proximate determination of the...

Author(s): Ibikunle Adeola Ahmed, Sanyaolu Nurudeen Olanrewaju, Yussuf Sodiq Tolulope Ogunneye Adeyemi Lawrence, Badejo Olayemi Aderanti and Olaniyi Oluwafunmilayo Mary