Extraction of Stevia Glycosides as Food Additives Production
Supervisor:
LAM Leung Yuk Frank
Co-Supervisor:
-
Quota:
2
Project Description:
Stevia glycosides are kinds of sweeteners which are 30-320 times sweeter than sucrose. They are normally used as natural sugar substitutes for diabetic patients. This process is aimed to extract the components of stevia glycosides like Rebaudiana A from the raw materials. Solvent extraction will be used as the main approach and the extracts will be analyzed by chromatographic methods.
Course type:
UROP1000 UROP1100 UROP2100 UROP3100 UROP4100
Applicant's Roles:
The candidates are responsable for both extraction process and products characterization. The candidate should be hard working and is able to work independently.
Applicant's Learning Objectives:
The project provides opportunities on the hands-on experience in conducting experiments, particularly the extraction process and analysis of aqueous products. Bi-weekly meeting will be conducted during the whole project period for the assessment of the students.
