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Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Properties of Oils from Groundnut, Melon, Watermelon and Orange Seeds

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  • Popoola, C.A

    (Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria)

  • Haruna, A.D.

    (Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria)

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This study analyzed and compared the physicochemical properties of oils produced from groundnut, melon, watermelon and orange seeds. The moisture content, saponification value, iodine value, peroxide value, acid value, free fatty acid, ester value, refractive index, viscosity, density, specific gravity, cloud point, pour point, flash point and fire point of the oils were analyzed. There were no significant differences in iodine value, peroxide value, refractive index, viscosity, specific gravity, cloud point, pour point, flash point and fire point, while there were significant differences in the moisture content, saponification value, acid value, free fatty acid, ester value, and density, The results revealed that these oils contain low fatty acid value and they are good sources of edible oil as they have low acid value. These oils also have great potentials as industrially promising oils, with their high saponification and iodine values, they will be good raw materials for bio-lubricant production and for a variety of industrial applications.

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  • Popoola, C.A & Haruna, A.D., 2024. "Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Properties of Oils from Groundnut, Melon, Watermelon and Orange Seeds," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(7), pages 117-129, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:7:p:117-129
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