Studies on plant mucilages: examination of the root powder of Asparagus filicinus

Rao, P. S. ; Rozdon, O. N. (1950) Studies on plant mucilages: examination of the root powder of Asparagus filicinus Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Section A, 31 (6). pp. 441-449. ISSN 0370-0089

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Abstract

The roots of Asparagus filicinus contain a mucilage to an extent of 60 per cent. The latter is composed of a uronic acid, fructose, glucose and mannose, which are in the ratio of 1:2:8:10. The uronic acid seems to be glucuronic acid. The fibre-free root powder was found to give satisfactory results in bulksizing and finishing in the textile industry. It was also found to be satisfactory as a base in calico-printing.

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