Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties

In this study, the mineral composition of germinated brown rice, brown rice, and white rice was evaluated. Brown rice grain was processed through a combination of chemical pretreatment and low oxygen treatment, after which germination was confirmed through imaging under a microscope. Using energy di...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Maznah, Abdul Hadi, Nordiana, Haroun, Rafiuz Zaman, Musa, Siti Nor Asma, Imam, Mustapha Umar
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2014
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author Ismail, Maznah
Abdul Hadi, Nordiana
Haroun, Rafiuz Zaman
Musa, Siti Nor Asma
Imam, Mustapha Umar
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Abdul Hadi, Nordiana
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Musa, Siti Nor Asma
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description In this study, the mineral composition of germinated brown rice, brown rice, and white rice was evaluated. Brown rice grain was processed through a combination of chemical pretreatment and low oxygen treatment, after which germination was confirmed through imaging under a microscope. Using energy dispersive X-ray analysis, Mg, Al, and Cl were found to be slightly higher in germinated brown rice than in brown rice and white rice. These variations in the mineral content of germinated brown rice were attributed to the joint effect of the germination process and the prior soaking. The inability of energy dispersive X-ray to detect other minerals suggested that it was not sensitive and, hence, it was not suitable for studying elemental distribution in rice grains, or maybe the elements were not present in the rice grains studied.
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spelling upm.eprints-374422015-09-15T10:39:38Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37442/ Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties Ismail, Maznah Abdul Hadi, Nordiana Haroun, Rafiuz Zaman Musa, Siti Nor Asma Imam, Mustapha Umar In this study, the mineral composition of germinated brown rice, brown rice, and white rice was evaluated. Brown rice grain was processed through a combination of chemical pretreatment and low oxygen treatment, after which germination was confirmed through imaging under a microscope. Using energy dispersive X-ray analysis, Mg, Al, and Cl were found to be slightly higher in germinated brown rice than in brown rice and white rice. These variations in the mineral content of germinated brown rice were attributed to the joint effect of the germination process and the prior soaking. The inability of energy dispersive X-ray to detect other minerals suggested that it was not sensitive and, hence, it was not suitable for studying elemental distribution in rice grains, or maybe the elements were not present in the rice grains studied. Taylor & Francis 2014 Article PeerReviewed Ismail, Maznah and Abdul Hadi, Nordiana and Haroun, Rafiuz Zaman and Musa, Siti Nor Asma and Imam, Mustapha Umar (2014) Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties. International Journal of Food Properties, 17 (7). pp. 1449-1459. ISSN 1094-2912; ESSN: 1532-2386 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10942912.2012.717153#.VchHOPlrsZM 10.1080/10942912.2012.717153
spellingShingle Ismail, Maznah
Abdul Hadi, Nordiana
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Musa, Siti Nor Asma
Imam, Mustapha Umar
Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties
title Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties
title_full Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties
title_fullStr Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties
title_full_unstemmed Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties
title_short Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of elemental distribution in raw and germinated brown rice varieties
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