Compositae family as a promising source of inulin

Authors

  • L. Khomichak Institute of Food Resources NAAS
  • R. Hrushetskiy Institute of Food Resources NAAS
  • І. Hrinenko Institute of Food Resources NAAS

Keywords:

inulin, topinambour, chicory, dandelion, elecampane

Abstract

Five inulin-containing plant species belonging to the Compositae, and all known as medicinal herbs, were compared with each other regarding processing and extraction of inulin from underground parts (tap-roots, tubers). Extraction from fresh and dried plant raw material, inulin yield, and some physical and chemical characteristics of the final product were studied.

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References

Incoll L.D The occurrence of fructan in food plants In: A. Fuchs (ed.), Inulin and Inulin-containing Crops / L.D. Incoll, G.D.Bonnet // Studies in Plant Science. – Vol. 3. – Р. 309-322.

Published

2013-02-04

How to Cite

Khomichak, L. ., Hrushetskiy, R., & Hrinenko І. (2013). Compositae family as a promising source of inulin. FOOD RESOURCES, 1(1), 117–122. Retrieved from https://iprjournal.kyiv.ua/index.php/pr/article/view/406

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Технічні науки