CHANGES IN COLOUR INDEX OF CLARIFIED SUGARCANE SYRUP DURING STORAGE IN PAN SUPPLY TANKS

The total phenolic content and the colour index of clarified syrup were analyzed during 5 months of crushing season. There was positive correlation between total phenolic content and colour index of sugarcane syrup. The effect of storage time and pH on the colour index of clarified syrup was also was determined. The result showed that the colour development was significant during storage, especially, when the acidity of clarified syrup is high (low pH).