uzakuescУченые записки Казанского университета. Серия Естественные наукиUchenye Zapiski Kazanskogo Universiteta Seriya Estestvennye Nauki2542-064X2500-218XKazan (Volga Region) Federal University10.26907/2542-064X.2024.2.229-237uzakuesc-117Research ArticleСтатьиEvaluation of the Physicochemical Properties of Spray-Dried Coconut Flower Nectar PowderEvaluation of the Physicochemical Properties of Spray-Dried Coconut Flower Nectar PowderAnhH.N.Q.AnhH.N.Q.

Huynh Nguyen Que Anh, MSc in Food and Beverage Technology, Lecturer 

Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City

Huynh Nguyen Que Anh, MSc in Food and Beverage Technology, Lecturer 

Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City 

huynhnguyenqueanh@iuh.edu.vnQuocL.P.T.QuocL.P.T.

Le Pham Tan Quoc, PhD in Food Science and Technology, Lecturer 

Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City

Le Pham Tan Quoc, PhD in Food Science and Technology, Lecturer 

Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City

lephamtanquoc@iuh.edu.vnInstitute of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh CityВьетнамInstitute of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh CityViet Nam2024080720241662229237Copyright © Anh H., Quoc L., 20242024Anh H., Quoc L.Anh H., Quoc L.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://uzakuesc.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/117

This study aimed to determine the physicochemical properties of coconut flower nectar (CFN) powder produced by spray drying. The powder product of the best sample (with maltodextrin–CFN ratio of 26%, w/v) appeared as white, spherical, or oval particles. Its physicochemical properties were as follows: recovery yield (42 ± 2 %), moisture content (3.1 ± 0.6 %), particle size (3–12 μm), bulk density (0.380 ± 0.006 g mL-1), hygroscopicity (22 ± 2 %), water solubility index (97 ± 1 %), angle of repose (42.2 ± 0.7°), and wettability (366 ± 11 s). The obtained results offer valuable insights for future research on spray drying of food products and pave the way for potential large-scale use of spray-dried CFN in a great variety of products due to easier preservation and longer shelf life.

This study aimed to determine the physicochemical properties of coconut flower nectar (CFN) powder produced by spray drying. The powder product of the best sample (with maltodextrin–CFN ratio of 26%, w/v) appeared as white, spherical, or oval particles. Its physicochemical properties were as follows: recovery yield (42 ± 2 %), moisture content (3.1 ± 0.6 %), particle size (3–12 μm), bulk density (0.380 ± 0.006 g mL-1), hygroscopicity (22 ± 2 %), water solubility index (97 ± 1 %), angle of repose (42.2 ± 0.7°), and wettability (366 ± 11 s). The obtained results offer valuable insights for future research on spray drying of food products and pave the way for potential large-scale use of spray-dried CFN in a great variety of products due to easier preservation and longer shelf life.

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