scholarly journals Quality Evaluation of Oil from Seeds of Wild Plant Tylosema fassoglensis in Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ojwang D. Otieno ◽  
Okewo B. Awuor ◽  
Wanjala G. Wafula
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Survey Period ◽  
Saponification Value ◽  
Sub Saharan

Tylosema fassoglensis is a plant species that is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of oil from T. fassoglensis in Kenya. Seeds of T. fassoglensis were collected from Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, and Siaya regions. Counts of T. fassoglensis in each region were recorded during the entire survey period. The highest distribution was recorded in Homa Bay followed by Siaya region. Distribution was the least in Taita Taveta and Mombasa regions. The analysis of the physicochemical characteristics of the oil was performed according to the official methods of analysis and the recommended practices of the American Oil Chemists Society. Oil content of 36.4% was obtained. The oil had refractive index 1.47 at 40°C, peroxide value 6.34 meq O2/kg, iodine value 94.06 g of I2/100 g, saponification value 145.93 mg KOH/g of oil, acid value 2.49 ± 0.56 mg KOH/g of oil, and unsaponifiable matter 5.87 g/kg. The oil had Lovibond color index of 2.0Y+28.0R. Oil content of T. fassoglensis is comparable with those of most oil crop under commercial production. The physicochemical properties of oil from T. fassoglensis are within the range recommended by FAO/WHO and hence suitable for human consumption.

scholarly journals Roasting Effect on the Nutritional and Cosmetic Potential of Citrullus Lanatus Kernels Oil

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Guede Seri Serge ◽  
Gbogouri Grodji Albarin ◽  
Soro Doudjo ◽  
Koffi Kouame Kevin ◽  
Brou Kouakou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Citrullus Lanatus ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cyanogenic Glycosides ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Cold Press ◽  
Sub Saharan

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of roasting on the nutritional and cosmetic potential of oil extracted from kernels of C. lanatus, which is one of the most widespread Cucurbitaceae species in Sub-Saharan Africa. The dried kernels (DKO) and roasted kernels (RKO) oils were extracted by cold press and hot using hexane. The physicochemical properties of these oils were evaluated. The results showed that C. lanatus roasted kernels were important sources of lipids (40.12 %) and protein (37.50 %). Oil extracted by press was of high quality, compared to that extracted by hexane. The study of the roasting effect revealed that the physicochemical characteristics of DKO and RKO oils were significantly different, with the exception of their specific gravity (≈ 0.9) and their refractive index (≈ 1.47). The absorbance of the two oils decreased in the range of UV-A and UV-B wavelengths. Both oils had low oxalates content (≈ 0.05 %) and were free of phytates and cyanogenic glycosides. All these features suggest that the roasted kernels oil of the C. lanatus could be used in food and cosmetic industries.

Comparison of physicochemical properties of edible vegetable oils commercially available in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Vegetable Oils ◽  
Relative Viscosity ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Smoke Point ◽  
Refractive Indices ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Saponification Value ◽  
Oil Sunflower

The physicochemical properties of six imported and one locally produced edible vegetable oils (soybean oil, sunflower oil, sunlit oil, hayat oil, avena oil, USA vegetable oil and Niger oil) purchased from Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia, were examined for their compositional quality. All the oil samples were characterized for specific gravity, moisture content, color, relative viscosity, refractive indices, ash content, peroxide value, saponification value, smoke point, acid value, free fatty acid value and trace metals contents using established methods. The result clearly indicates that some of the oil samples exhibited unacceptable value when compared with physicochemical parameters recommended by the Codex Alimentations Commission of FAO/WHO and the specification of Ethiopian standards. The contents of nickel (Ni), copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) in seven samples were determined using ICP-OES and their concentrations were found in the range of 1.8-20.4, 45.8-82.2 and 136.04-445.0 mg/kg, respectively.

scholarly journals Physicochemical characterization of Jatropha oil seed and suitability as biodiesel feedstock

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 581-586
Author(s):  
Aparna Yadav ◽  
◽  
Sudhakar Prasad Mishra ◽  
P. S. Kendurkar ◽  
Ajay Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Value ◽  
Jatropha Curcas ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Plant Seed ◽  
Saponification Value ◽  
Plant Seed Oil

The physiocochemical properties of Jatropha curcas kernel oils were characterized as potential biodiesel, including oil yield per plant, seed oil content, kernel oil content, acid value, iodine value, saponification value and cetane number. Twenty-five accessions of Jatropha curcas were used for oil content measurement sranging from 21.14 to 40.66 %with a mean value of 32.85% and Kernels oil 48.59 to 60.45 % with a mean value of 56.28 %. The seed index ranged significantly from a seed weight of 45.45 to 64.45 g. Oil yields per plant ranged from 0.44 to 2.85 kg with a mean value of 1.70 kg per plant, respectively. To understand the properties of acid value, iodine value, saponification and cetane number, experimental physio-chemical studies were performed. Since these properties are critical for determining the current oil condition. The current study confirms that accession seeds performed higher than international saponification value, iodine value and cetane number standards may be an important source for meeting potential energy requirements.

scholarly journals Oil content and fatty acids composition of poppy seeds cultivated in two localities of Slovakia

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Lančaričová ◽  
Michaela Havrlentová ◽  
Darina Muchová ◽  
Adriána Bednárová
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Fatty Acids Profile ◽  
Saponification Value ◽  
Poppy Seeds ◽  
Linoleic Acid Level

Abstract Oil content, fatty acids profile, acid and saponification values of poppy seeds grown on two localities of the Slovak Republic were evaluated in the study. Statistically significant effects of locality, genotype and their interaction (P < 0.05) for numerous descriptors were proved by non-parametric tests. Results confirmed that variation in the analysed parameters was influenced by the colour of seeds. Ochre variety Redy contained the highest oil level in both localities (49.9 and 52.4%) and linoleic acid level (74.3 and 71.6%). White-seeded Racek and Albín had the highest acid value (2.8 and 2.4% of free fatty acids) and grey-seeded Malsar and blue-seeded Maratón contained the highest saponification value. Buddha, a high-morphine poppy variety, differed significantly in all monitored parameters. High negative interrelation between linoleic and oleic acids levels was observed. Oil content was positively correlated with linoleic acid and negatively with oleic acid. Weather conditions at the end of vegetation influenced the accumulation of oil and essential linoleic acid.

Evaluation of cowpea germplasm lines for protein and mineral concentrations in grains

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 515-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ousmane Boukar ◽  
Festo Massawe ◽  
Satoru Muranaka ◽  
Jorge Franco ◽  
Bussie Maziya-Dixon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Cowpea Varieties ◽  
Mixture Of Normal Distributions ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Different Origins ◽  
Mineral Concentrations

Cowpea, an indigenous crop to sub-Saharan Africa, is found mainly in the dry savanna regions along with cereals such as millets and sorghum. Cowpea is grown primarily for human consumption of the grains, which are rich in protein, carbohydrates and contain some minerals. The development and deployment of cowpea varieties with higher nutritional value will be of immense benefit to consumers. As a first step in the enhancement of mineral content in cowpea grains, several germplasm lines (1541) of different origins and obtained from the genetic resources unit at IITA were sown in the experimental field in Minjibir, Kano State, Nigeria. The grains were analysed for protein and nine mineral contents. However, in this study, we shall report data on crude protein, Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, K and P. The data generated from the chemical analysis were subjected to the ‘mixture of normal distributions’ clustering method, which distributed the cowpea lines into nine groups. Groups G7 and G9 contained 174 genotypes and these were characterized by high mineral concentrations. The mean nutritional content values for group G9 were 24.7% for protein, and 58.9, 41.5, 1107, 2132, 15,282 and 5664 mg/kg for Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, K and P, respectively. On the other hand, the 363 lines making up groups G2, G3 and G6 showed low amounts of nutrients in their grains. Some of the lines in G7 and G9 would be good as parents to use in breeding programmes that aimed at developing nutrient-dense cowpea varieties.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial activity and physicochemical properties of Balanites aegyptiaca seed oil

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 450-453
Author(s):  
Abdalla Gobara Habieballa ◽  
Halima Elfadel Alebead ◽  
Madena Komi Koko ◽  
Awad Salim Ibrahim ◽  
Asha Fadllallah Wady
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Butylated Hydroxytoluene ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Balanites Aegyptiaca ◽  
Percentage Yield

This study was aimed to assess the antibacterial and antifungal activities of Balanites aegyptiaca seed oil and characterize the physicochemical properties. Seeds were collected from the local central market, Khartoum-Sudan (2019). The samples were dried under shade and grinded, then the oil was extracted with a Soxhlet extractor using n-hexane. The percentage yield of the extract was found to be 25.64%. The seed oil was tested against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (G-), Escherichia coli (G-), Bacillus subtilis (G+), Staphylococcus aureus (G+), and Candida albicans to assess their antimicrobial properties. The extract of B. aegyptiaca seed oil has antimicrobial activity against most of the organisms tested. The fatty acid profile of the B. aegyptiaca seed oil was analyzed by GC/MS. The results revealed that the presence of five fatty acids, including saturated linoleic acid, oleic acid, and unsaturated palmate and stearic acids, also a unique antioxidant compound butylated hydroxytoluene. The physiochemical properties of the seed oil showed that the oil contained kinetic viscosity (57 cp), density (0.917 g/cm3), refractive index (1.472), acid value (49.96 mg/kg), saponification value (248.75 mg/g), ester number (234.79 mg/kg) and peroxide number (0.02 mg/kg). Through physiochemical analysis, it was found that oil can be used for human consumption due to the percentage yield of unsaturated acids (81%). In addition, the results of the antioxidant activity of the seeds oil showed that the seed oil had moderate antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Effects of Extracting Solvents on the Physicochemical Properties of Alchornea cordiforlia, Hura crepitans, Irvingia gabonensis and Pycnanthus angollensis Oils

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Michael Akomaye Akpe ◽  
Faith Patrick Inezi
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Free Fatty Acid ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Petroleum Ether ◽  
Iodine Value ◽  
Peroxide Value ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Flash Point ◽  
Saponification Value

Aims and Objectives: To determine the effect of extracting solvents on the physicochemical properties of oils extracted from four locally available plant seeds in Nigeria namely: Alchornea cordiforlia, Hura crepitans, Irvingia gabonensis and Pycnanthus angollensis using three different solvents namely; n-Hexane, Petroleum ether and Dichloromethane. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry Laboratory, University of Calabar, Nigeria. The study was carried out between August 2019 and December 2019, (5 months). Methodology: Each plant seed was ground into a paste and extracted for its oil using a Soxhlet extractor and three different solvents namely; n-Hexane, Petroleum ether and Dichloromethane. The physicochemical properties of the oils were then analysed. Results: The results revealed the mean values of the physicochemical properties of A. cordifolia oil extracted using Hexane, Petroleum ether and Dichloromethane respectively were % yield (36.50, 34.50 and 32.00), specific gravity (0.91, 0.91 and 0.92), flash point (156.00, 155.00 and 191.00°C), Acid value (23.76, 25.10 and 26.80 mEqk-1), % free fatty acid (11.88, 12.55 and 13.40), Peroxide value (6.56, 6.38 and 6.90 mEqK-1), Saponification value (163.20, 156.40 and 165.50 mgKOHg-1) and iodine value (25.40, 48.60 and 46.50 g/100 g). The mean values of the properties of H. crepitans oil across the 3 solvents respectively were % yield (32.20, 31.50 and 29.00), specific gravity (0.92, 0.93 and 0.94), flash point (271.00, 259.00 and 240.00°C), Acid value (21.00, 21.80 and 22.20 mEqk-1), % free fatty acid (10.50, 10.90 and 11.10), Peroxide value (5.85, 6.26 and 7.10 mEqK-1), Saponification value (172.50, 190.40 and 185.60 mgKOHg-1) and Iodine value (43.60, 34.50 and 26.90 g/100 g). Properties of the I. gabonensis oil were % yield (33.20, 34.00 and 32.50), Specific gravity (0.92, 0.94 and 0.94), flash point (230.00, 236.00 and 260.00°C), Acid value (3.72, 3.70 and 3.90 mEqk-1), % free fatty acid (1.86, 1.85 and 1.95), Peroxide value (2.98, 4.26 and 3.63), Saponification value (239.50, 252.40 and 245.80) and Iodine value (25.30, 11.70 and 44.20). Mean values of P. angollensis oil properties were % yield (34.10, 36.20 and 33.00), Specific gravity (0.92, 0.92 and 0.93), flash point (260.00, 258.00 and 256.00°C), Acid value (23.68, 25.00 and 26.00 mEqk-1), % free fatty acid (11.84, 12.50 and 13.00), Peroxide value (4.25, 5.30 and 5.96), Saponification value (25.30, 52.50 and 57.30) and Iodine value (25.20, 11.68 and 44.40). The odour, colour and physical state of all the oils at room temperature was the same across the 3 solvents. Conclusion: The results indicate that the physicochemical properties of the oils vary with the extracting solvent and its polarity. Their properties revealed that some of them can be used for many domestic and industrial purposes especially for the making of paints, soap, cosmetics, lubricants and varnishes.

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL OF AMOMUM XANTHIOIDES FROM A LUOI - THUA THIEN HUE

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 96-101
Author(s):  
Le Nguyen Ngoc ◽  
Tan Nguyen Thi ◽  
Minh Tran Nhat ◽  
Duc Ho Viet ◽  
Hoai Nguyen Thi
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Bornyl Acetate ◽  
Saponification Value

Background: Amomum xanthiodes has been popularly used in traditional medicine. However, the knowledge about essential oil of A. xanthiodes from A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province (Viet Nam) is rather poor. In this study, we determined the physicochemical properties and chemical composition of seed essential oil of this species to provide scientific basis, clarify practical value, contribute to the development and conservation of precious medicine resources. Materials and method: Fruits of A. xanthiodes were collected from A Luoi - Thua Thien Hue in June 2017. The seed essential oil was extracted by using the hydrodistillation method. Its physicochemical properties were determined including density, refractive index, acid value, saponification value, ester value, and iod value. This oil was then analysed by gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Results: The yield obtained from the hydrodistillation procedures was 1.66% (v/w) calculated on a dry weight basis. Density (at 20oC) was 0.911, refractive index (at 20oC) was 1.4734, acid value was 12.74, saponification value was 110.97, ester value was 98,23, and iod value was 24.89. A total of 15 compounds were found in seed essential oil which belonged to monoterpenes and their derivatives. This oil comprised mainly of bornyl acetate (27.26%), camphor (23.73%), endo-borneol (13.78%), camphene (11.62%), D-limonene (10.96%), and β-myrcene (6.17%). Conclusion: the physicochemical properties and chemical composition of the essential oil of Amomum xanthioides from A Luoi – Thua Thien Hue have been determined. Key words: Amomum xanthiodes, essential oil, physicochemical properties, GC/MS, bornyl acetate, camphor

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