Physico-chemical properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca’s Seeds and Seed Oil from Southern Algeria
Khadra, B., Ahmed, M., Somia, B., Ahmed, B., nafissa, B., Nassima, F. (2022). Physico-chemical properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca’s Seeds and Seed Oil from Southern Algeria. EKB Journal Management System, 65(10), 39-45. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2022.98766.4596
Benmouloud Khadra; Makhloufi Ahmed; Belaguid Somia; Belloufa Ahmed; Belkessam nafissa; Fekhar Nassima. "Physico-chemical properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca’s Seeds and Seed Oil from Southern Algeria". EKB Journal Management System, 65, 10, 2022, 39-45. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2022.98766.4596
Khadra, B., Ahmed, M., Somia, B., Ahmed, B., nafissa, B., Nassima, F. (2022). 'Physico-chemical properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca’s Seeds and Seed Oil from Southern Algeria', EKB Journal Management System, 65(10), pp. 39-45. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2022.98766.4596
Khadra, B., Ahmed, M., Somia, B., Ahmed, B., nafissa, B., Nassima, F. Physico-chemical properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca’s Seeds and Seed Oil from Southern Algeria. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 65(10): 39-45. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2022.98766.4596

Physico-chemical properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca’s Seeds and Seed Oil from Southern Algeria

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Article 4, Volume 65, Issue 10, October 2022, Page 39-45  XML PDF (233.62 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2022.98766.4596
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Authors
Benmouloud Khadra email 1, 2; Makhloufi Ahmed1, 2; Belaguid Somia1, 2; Belloufa Ahmed1, 3; Belkessam nafissa4; Fekhar Nassima5
1Laboratory of Valorization of Vegetal Resource and Food Security in Semi-arid Areas, Southwest of Algeria ,Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar. Algeria.
2Department of biology, Faculty science of nature and life, Tahri Mohamed University, BP 417, 08000. Bechar. Algeria.
3Laboratory of Nutrition, Pathology, Agro-Biotechnology and Health (NUPABS) Djilali Lyabes University, Sidi-Belabbes .Algeria
4Health and environment laboratory, department of pharmacy, faculty of medicine, University of Sidi bel Abbes.
5Department of biology, Faculty science of nature and life, Tahri Mohamed University, BP 417, 08000. Bechar. Algeria.
Abstract
The current study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical properties and chemical compositions of Balanites aegyptiaca seeds and seed oils collected in southern Algeria; the seed oil was extracted using a screw press to separate the crude oil. The elemental composition of the seed revealed a high metal concentration of magnesium (1.7±0.2 mg/g) in the seed kernel, and a low concentration of chrome and lead. The total protein content of the seed averages (0.96±0.03%). Balanites aegyptiaca provided a yield of 26.3±0.16 crude oil. The physical parameters determined were density, and refractive index. These were found to be 0.90±0.03, and 1.472±0.00 respectively. The chemical parameters evaluated include the moisture content 0.114±0.04% , saponification value (226.67±0.11 mg KOH/g) , acid value (0.93±0.05) (mg KOH/g) , iodine value (125. 33±0.07 100/g) , peroxide value 3.96±0.05 (mEq/kg) and free fatty acid; the Carotenoid composition 2.33 ±0,1 (Mg/kg). In general, the seed and the press-extracted oil had good physicochemical properties and could be used in industrial applications.
Keywords
Balanites aegyptiaca; seeds; chemical compositions; seed oil; physico-chemical properties; southern Algeria
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