A simple method for the extraction of reducing and non‐reducing sugars from carrot and other storage root vegetables

A procedure is described for the extraction of sucrose, glucose and fructose from storage root vegetables. An automatic domestic pressure cooker containing a circular test tube rack holding 36 tubes was used for the extraction. All water soluble sugars were extracted in 30 min at 110°C. The method is at least as efficient as those using hot ethanol and methanol: chloroform:water and is significantly more efficient in its use of time and energy.