Parameter Values
Colour Light orange
Solubility Completely soluble in ether and chloroform
PH 5.5 to 6
T.S.S 16.5 Brix
Water absorption capacity (%) 3
Fat absorption capacity (%) 2.8
Bulk density (g/cm3) 0.78
Swelling Power (g/g) 4
Foam capacity (%) 2.5
Table 1: Functional properties of pulp from Palmyrah.