Effect of Fermentation on Physicochemical Properties and Oxalate Content of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Flour
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The effect of fermentation on physicochemical properties and oxalate content of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) flour was evaluated.
The cocoyam, white flesh was cleaned, washed, peeled, sliced into chips of 2–2.5 cm thickness, soaked in tap water and left to ferment for 24 h and 48 h.
The fermented cocoyam was then drained, dried in cabinet dryer at 60∘C for 24 h and milled.
The flour samples were passed through a 45 μm mesh size sieve.
Unfermented cocoyam flour was also produced and served as a control.
Calcium oxalate and some physicochemical properties of flours from the fermented cocoyam were compared with the unfermented flour.
Results showed that fermentation effected a significant reduction in oxalate level (58 to 65%) depending on the fermentation period.
The amylose content was higher in 48 h fermented flour (55.52%) than in 24 h (54.55%).
Pasting (gelatinization) temperature decreased, and water absorption capacity increased markedly due to fermentation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oke, M. O.& Bolarinwa, I. F.. 2011. Effect of Fermentation on Physicochemical Properties and Oxalate Content of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Flour. ISRN Agronomy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513073
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oke, M. O.& Bolarinwa, I. F.. Effect of Fermentation on Physicochemical Properties and Oxalate Content of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Flour. ISRN Agronomy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513073
American Medical Association (AMA)
Oke, M. O.& Bolarinwa, I. F.. Effect of Fermentation on Physicochemical Properties and Oxalate Content of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Flour. ISRN Agronomy. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513073
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513073