The Analysis Techniques Of Amino Acid And Protein In Food And Agricultural Products

Edy Subroto, Elazmanawati Lembong, Fitry Filianty, Rossi Indiarto, Gisella Primalia, Miswa Salza Kirana Zaenal Putri, Hanna Christy Theodora, Salsabila Junar

KEYWORDS

Protein, amino acid, analysis technique, food, agricultural product

ABSTRACT

The protein content in food and agricultural products affects the physicochemical and nutritional properties of these products. This review aims to discuss the analysis techniques of protein and amino acid in food and agricultural products. The qualitative analysis can be conducted using the Hopkins-Cole, Xanthoproteic, Millon, Nitroprusside, and Sakaguchi test. In contrast, the quantitative analysis of proteins can use the Kjehldahl, Biuret, Lowry, UV Spectrophotometry, and Turbidimetry. It also discussed the immunohistochemical techniques to identify cellular or tissue constituents (antigens) by staining techniques, while Formol titration measures the hydrolysis of proteins and N-amino quickly. The amino acids can be analyzed by microbiological methods, colorimetric, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and gravimetric techniques. These methods/techniques can be chosen according to the type of sample and the purpose of the analysis so that the results can be obtained accurately.

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