Table 2 Characteristics of neutralizing aqueous solution for high quality of Nipa palm sap
Formulation/ Characteristics | F1 | F2 | F3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Physical appearance | Yellowish | Dark Yellow | Pale Yellow |
pH | 6.94 | 7.31 | 6.86 |
TDS (ppt) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Conductivity, EC (µs/cm) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Salinity (g/kg) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bulk density (g/mL) | 5.047 g / 4.6 mL = 1.097 | 5.053 g / 4.4 mL = 1.148 | 5.099 g / 5 mL = 1.0198 |
Tapped density (g/mL) | 1.097 | 1.148 | 1.0198 |
Hausner’s ratio | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preservative Cessation time (s) | 1 | 1 | 1 |