Qualitative and Quantitative Determination of Trehalose in Yeast Extract

Abstract:

A method to determine trehalose in yeast extract using paper chromatography was investigated in this manuscript.Meanwhile,a process to determine the concentration of trehalose by Anthrone-sulphuric acid colorimetric method was developed.Compared to the results from HPLC,the paper chromatography method was identified as highly accurate and precise in the determination of trehalose.Therefore,the paper chromatography methods was proven to be easy operate and suitable for the screening of strains producing trehalose.