Effect of grater position on the size of grated sago (Metroxylon spp.)

• Main Authors: Wan Azman, Wan Mohd Fariz, Shamsudin, Rosnah, Hamzah, Azman, Azizan, Mohd Shahrir, Azizan, Saiful Azwan, Shahar, Asnawi, Mohd Shafie, Zainun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Rynnye Lyan Resources 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15433/1/Effect%20of%20grater%20position%20on%20the%20size%20of%20grated%20sago%20%28Metroxylon%20spp.%29.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15433/; https://www.myfoodresearch.com/2018---volume-2.html

The natural arrangement of sago palm’s fiber orientation is parallel to the vertical axis of the trunk. Extraction of the sago starch requires breaking of the trunk into fine sizes. The sago size is affected by the grater position which affects the of starch recovery. This study was conducted to eva...