Adsorption isotherm and kinetics modeling of carotene and free fatty acids adsorption from palm oil onto montmorillonite

Adsorption of carotene and free fatty acid from palm oil onto raw and activated montmorillonite clay has been studied. Acid activation lead to the leaching of exchange cations (Ca2+, K+, Na+, Mg2+) and of ferric ions (Fe3+). Acid activated clay has better carotene and free fatty acid adsorption capacities than raw clay. However, leaching of […]

Amino acids of seeds of some acacia taxa as taxonomic marker

The aim of this study is to determine the composition of amino acids in eight Acacia seeds (A cacia mellifera, A. nilotica ssp, adansonia, A. nilotica ssp nilotica, A. oerfota, A. polycantha ssp. campylacantha, A. senegal var senegal, A. seyal var. seyal and A. sieberiana var sieberiana) of the Sudan and to add another marker […]

Physico-chemical properties, fatty acid composition and storage stability of Coula edulis Bail. seed oil from Côte d’Ivoire

Hazelnut (Coula edulis B.) is generally used as food in the south of Côte d’Ivoire. Some physico-chemical properties and fatty acid composition of Coula edulis seed oil were investigated in this study. Seed oil was soxhlet-extracted with hexan to yield a golden-yellow oil. Coula edulis seed is rich in oil (34.85%) and this oil showed […]

Shelf stable iron fortified fruit bar’s development, proximate estimation and organoleptic characterization

No bake, vegan, easy to develop, shelf stable and convenience food “Fruit bars” are an excellent vehicle to provide nutrients especially iron as well as energy to its consumers. Eight treatments of fruit bars fortified with alternative ratio of indigenous iron fortificants (spearmint and apricot kernel) were developed with incorporation of (dried apricot, quince fruit […]

Some quality parameters of kordofan groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) oil in relation to sudanese standards

The present work was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical properties of the native groundnut oil processed in Kordofan region in order to investigate the effect of environmental processing and handling on quality (Good Manufacturing Practices -GMP-) with respect to SSMO, 1995 and Codex Alimentarius, 2005. Ten samples of groundnut oil were collected from the four […]

A review on the biodiesel production, key parameters in transesterification reaction, its effects on the environment and human health

Over the past years with the growing demand for fuel and the reduction of fossil sources and as a result the increase in fuel cost and on the other hand the issue of global hygiene and health has attracted the nations’ attention to renewable and clean energies. Biodiesel can be produced from different sources such […]

A review on catalytic biodiesel production

The industrialization of societies and as the result, the increase of demand for fuel in the world and speculations on the reduction of fossil fuels and on the other hand, the issue of world health emphasizes on the necessity of substituting renewable and clean energy, so biodiesel as the best substitute for diesel fuels is […]

Physico-chemical analysis of oil present in different verities date palm (pulp and seed) of District Khairpur

The Phoenix dactylifera date palm is considered as the most important product in distrait Khairpur Mirs. Which is additionally of the most important dates manufacturing district in Pakistan. The Phoenix dactylifera have an economic importance due to its crop, that is most nutrient and energy providing that food.Dates are made in certain nutrients and which […]

Therapeutic applications and health promoting properties of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica): review

Nowadays, chia seed has attracted the attention of nutritional scientists due to its chemical composition. It is known as a functional food because it contains multiple components that are essential for human health. It primarily provides different types of antioxidants that prevent the attack of free radicals and their consequences. It is a great source […]

In vitro release behaviour of spray dried flaxseed oil Microcapsules for application in food system

In recent era, demand for plant-based polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has increased rapidly due to changing lifestyle and dietary requirements. Flaxseed oil with the highest level of PUFAs, is more likely to be oxidized if handled or stored inappropriately. Presently, encapsulation of oils by various encapsulation techniques has gaining popularity as a promising way of […]