Physicochemical properties of pre-treated cuttlebone powder and its potential as an alternative calcium source |
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| Authors: | Yang Wen Huey Ayu Shazwani Zulkipli Husnul Azan Tajarudin Rabeta Mohd Salleh |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia;2. Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia |
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| Abstract: | This study was aimed to investigate the potential use of pre-treated cuttlebone powder (CBP) as an alternative calcium source by evaluating the physicochemical properties of CBP pre-treated with distilled water (CBP1), 1% acetic acid (CBP2), and 2% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions (CBP3). Proximate analysis revealed ash as the major component of all samples. The presence of phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycosides were detected but tannins appeared to be absent in cuttlebones. Mineral analysis indicated that CBP was rich in calcium, which means the material may be considered as a potential calcium source for food products or calcium supplements. The bulk density of CBP2 was significantly lower (p < .05) than those of CBP1 and CBP3, and the water holding capacity (WHC) of CBP1 was significantly higher (p < .05) than those of CBP2 and CBP3. The high bulk density, water and oil holding capacities of CBP demonstrated its potential use as a functional food ingredient. |
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| Keywords: | alternative calcium bioactive compounds pre-treated cuttlebone powder |
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