Physicochemical and microbiological evaluation of acid modified native starch derived from Borassus aethiopum (Arecaceae) shoot
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2018-05
Authors
Azubuike, C.P.
Adeluola, A.O.
Mgboko, M.S.
Madu, S.J.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Pharmacotherapy Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, 300001 Nigeria
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the physicochemical properties and microbiological quality of Borassus aethiopum shoot acid-modified starch (AMS) for potential pharmaceutical applications.
Methods: Modification of Borassus aethiopum native starch (NS) was carried out using 6 % w/v HCl at 37 ± 2 oC for 192 h. The AMS was characterised for their morphological, micromeritics, rheological, thermal properties as well as their microbiological quality using standard protocols.
Results: AMS demonstrated increased aqueous solubility, crystallinity and slight increase in flow properties. There was a reduction in swelling and hydration capacities, amylose content as well as viscosity of the modified starch. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that the integrity of the modified starch granules were maintained and there was no disruption of the granular structure. Fourier transform infrared spectrophometer data confirmed the hydrolysis of NS with the increase in the intensity of the O-H stretch. AMS met United States Pharmacopoeia requirements in terms of
microbiological quality, however, there was presence of Aspergillus niger.
Conclusion: Modification of Borassus aethiopum shoot starch by acid treatment led to desirable improvement in some of its physicochemical properties which could improve its functional properties in pharmaceutical industries.
Description
Staff publications
Keywords
Native starch , Acid-modified starch , Borassus aethiopum , Microbiological quality , Physicochemical properties , Research Subject Categories::PHARMACY
Citation
Azubuike C. P., Adeluola A. O., Mgboko M.S., Shadrack J. & Madu S. J. (2018). Physicochemical and microbiological evaluation of acid modified native starch derived from Borassus aethiopum (family Arecaceae) shoot. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 17 (5): 883-890.