The large difference in case of starch paste granulation
is due to the weak granule strength leading to easy packing.
Date and sucrose syrups gave similar results in this
respect. Table 7 shows the characteristics of sodium bicarbonate
granules. In general, granulation improved the physical characteristics
of sodium bicarbonate powder. The utilization of
date syrup gave rise to the greatest average particle size reflecting
higher binding efficiency. Date and sucrose binders showed
almost similar angle of repose values indicating similar flowability.