- Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences
- Vol: 26 Issue: 2
- Influence of Adsorbent and Ion Exchange Resin Applications on Mineral Contents of Grape Pekmez (Mola...
Influence of Adsorbent and Ion Exchange Resin Applications on Mineral Contents of Grape Pekmez (Molasses)
Authors : Hacer Çoklar, Mehmet Akbulut
Pages : 1-5
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Publication Date : 2012-06-25
Article Type : Research Article
Abstract :In this study, effect of the activated carbon, Amberlite® XAD-16 adsorbent resins and Dowex® 50Wx8-100 ion exchange resin applications on the mineral content of grape juice and molasses was investigated. Grape juices applied and unapplied resins were concentrated to 50, 60 and 70o Brix by conventional method. Macro (Ca, Na, P, S, K and Mg) and micro (B, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) element analyses were performed to the grape juices and pekmez (molasses) by ICP-AES method. The mineral content of grape juice was not affected by the activated carbon, but calcium (Ca) content of the grape juice applied Dowex® 50Wx8-100, and sulphur (S) content of grape juice applied Amberlite® XAD-16 were decreased 47.21% and 6.11%, respectively. All macro minerals analyzed in the grape molasses produced without applying resin were decreased by concentration process. On the other hand, Ca, S and Mg content by applying activated carbon, and only Mg content by applying Dowex® 50Wx8-100 were decreased in the grape molasses.Keywords : Üzüm Suyu, pekmez, adsorpsiyon, konsantrasyon, reçine, mineraller