Title of article
Evaluation of B-amylase Activity of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Cultivated in Iran
Author/Authors
Hesam، F نويسنده Ph. D. Student of the College of Food Science and Technology, Tehran Science and Research Branch , , Taheri Tehrani ، R نويسنده Environmental Research Institute , , Balali، G. R. نويسنده Department of Potato Research Biotechnology ,
Issue Information
سالنامه با شماره پیاپی ___ سال 2015
Pages
8
From page
41
To page
48
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Besides the high starch content, sweet potato contains endogenous amylases where the two Predominants are ?- and B-amylases. Sweet potato is thought to be a promising source of B -amylase since B -amylase is one of the major protein in the tubers. This investigation has focused on the properties of B amylase from white-flesh sweet potato that has been grown in Iran as a potential source for industrial applications. Protein was determined using Bradford method and the enzyme activity was evaluated by monitoring of starch hydrolysis by determination of reducing sugar. The effect of pH and temperature on the enzyme activity and stability was determined. B amylase had optimum pH of 5.5 and was stable from pH of 3.5 to 7.5 with the maximum activity at 55°
Journal title
Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology
Record number
2264990
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