Raman and infrared spectra of starch samples of sweet potato and cassava

Abstract

Raman and infrared spectra of starch samples from sweet potato and different varieties of cassava (tapioca) are reported. Three regions of the spectra, the OH stretching region (3560-3000cm-1), the CH stretching region (3000-2800cm-1) and the finger print region (1600-200cm-1), have been studied. The results are discussed in relation to the hydrogen bonding and the properties of starch samples. © 1990 Indian Academy of Sciences.