Analysis of Cyanide Concentration in Five Selected Bamboo Shoots Consumed in North East India

Authors:

Sarma MP*

DOI: 10.23880/beba-16000127

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Use of bamboo shoot by North East Indian people is very common. However, few reports have been published reporting the cyanide presence above consumable limit. Based on this the current study was designed to estimate the presence of HCN by picric acid method in selected verities of bamboo shoot consumed in NE India. The results clearly show that highest concentration of cyanide was recorded in Bambusa tulda and the least in Dendrocalamus giganteus. The study findings will be helpful in commenting upon the cyanide related food poisoning in this part of the country.

Keywords:

HCN; Bamboo shoots; North East India; Picric acid test

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