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Optimization of Sugar Extraction Process from Date Waste Using Full Factorial Design Toward Its Use for New Biotechnological Applications.

Authors :
Sayah I
Njehi M
Cicero N
Nava V
M'hadheb MB
Majdoub H
Achour S
Gervasi T
Source :
Biotech (Basel (Switzerland)) [BioTech (Basel)] 2024 Oct 03; Vol. 13 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 03.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

In Tunisia, the date industry generates a large quantity of waste, raising environmental concerns. However, dates are rich in sugars, which offer a renewable source of nutrients for various applications. In this study, sugar extraction from two low-grade pitted date fruits (Alig and Kentichi) under ultrasound, was optimized using full factorial design. At 40 °C, for20 min, and with a liquid-to-solid ratio of 10 mL/g, the optimum sugar contents were 60.87% and 50.79% for the varieties Alig and Kentichi, respectively. The date extracts were chemically analyzed, revealing low fat and protein contents, but significant polyphenol and mineral contents in both varieties. HPLC-IR analysis revealed more inverted sugars (glucose and fructose) in the Alig variety and more sucrose in the Kentichi variety. FTIR and SEM analysis showed the efficiency of the ultrasonic treatment of the biomass in terms of improving mass transfer diffusion through ultrasonic cavitation. Thus, ultrasound-assisted extraction constitutes an effective method for the recovery of sugar from date waste.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2673-6284
Volume :
13
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Biotech (Basel (Switzerland))
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39449369
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/biotech13040039