Extraction And Characterisation Of Oil From Seeds Of Treculia Africana And Telfairia Occidentalis
ABSRACT
This work was based on the extraction and
characterization of oil from telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) and treculia
africana (African breadfruit). The treculia africana used for this work was
obtained from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Forest Reserve, while
the treculia occidentallis was obtained from Ndoru market in lkwuano L.G.A, of
Ahia State. The oils were analyzed for iodine, peroxide, acid &
saponification values as well as moisture content, thermal stability, and
specific gravity. From the results obtained, telfairia occidentalis has higher
oil yield than lrecu/ia africana. Saponification values (184.4 & 152.9)
suggest their usefulness in soap industry. The low iodine value of telfairia
occidentalis (27.1) and treculia africana (25.2) specifies that they are not
susceptible to oxidative rancidity. The specific gravity varied between 0.943-
0.938 which is within acceptable range for vegetable oil.
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