Extraction and Characterization of Chitosan from Snail Shells (Achatina fulica)

نویسندگان
Tertsegha , S. ID 1
Okike , O.O. ID 2
Akubor , P.I. ID 3
Iordekighir , A.A. ID 4
Christopher , K. ID 5

1 Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Mkar, Benue State

2 Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Mile 4, Ikwere Road, Rumueme, P.M.B. 5063, Port -Harcourt, Nigeria

3 Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Mkar, Benue State

4 Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Mile 4, Ikwere Road, Rumueme, P.M.B. 5063, Port -Harcourt, Nigeria

5 Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, 2 Batawa Close, Hadeja Road, Kano, Nigeria

doi
10.18502/jfqhc.11.3.16590
چکیده

Background: Chitosan due to biodegradable and non-toxic characteristics has versatile applications. Extraction and characterization of Chitosan from Snail Shells In January, 2023 Achatina fulica was performed. Methods: A chemical process involving demineralization and deproteinization was utilized to extract 2000g Chitin from Achatina fulica shells. To produce chitosan, the chitin was subjected ...

کلیدواژه‌ها
Lissachatina fulica, Chitin, Chitosan, Snails, Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared