Estimation of reducing sugar by acid hydrolysis of Green Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamom) husk by standard methods

Authors

  • S. Chandraju Department of Studies in Sugar Technology, Sir M. Vishweshwaraya Post-graduate Center, University of Mysore, Tubinakere, Mandya-571402, Karnataka, India
  • R. Venkatesh Department of Studies in Sugar Technology, Sir M. Vishweshwaraya Post-graduate Center, University of Mysore, Tubinakere, Mandya-571402, Karnataka, India
  • C. S. Chidan Kumar Department of Engineering Chemistry, Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology, Shobhavana Campus, Mijar, Moodbidri- 574225, South CanaraDt, Karnataka, India

Keywords:

Degradation, Hydrolysis, Cardamom husk, Sugar, Estimation

Abstract

India is the largest producer of Green Cardamom in the world with an annual production of 4000 tons, followed by Nepal (2500 tons/year) and Bhutan (1000 tons/year). More than 85% of the production within India is from Sikkim. Cardamom husk is a lignocelluloses source that can be converted to reducing sugar. Cardamom husk was hydrolyzed using sulphuric acid (0.2N) at a temperature of 70-75°C. It was observed that the degradation has significant effect with respect to amount of husk taken and in turn sugar yield is around 45-50%, each of which is estimated by Bertrand’s, Benedict’s and Lane-Eyon methods.

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2014-08-01

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S. Chandraju, R. Venkatesh, & C. S. Chidan Kumar. (2014). Estimation of reducing sugar by acid hydrolysis of Green Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamom) husk by standard methods. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(8), 857–859. Retrieved from https://www.wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/estimation-reducing-sugar-cardamom

Issue

World J Pharm Sci 2014; 2(8): 693-889

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Short Communication

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