Extraction and characterization of seed oils

摘要: A b s t r a c t. All the seeds examined in this project have been shown to contain varying levels of oils, mainly range 26-42%, with exception Detarium microcarpum which contains about 7% oils. Characterization oils by standard techniques suggest that they high saturated fatly acids, judging their low iodine values (IV) did not exceed 88 all cases. They are, hence, suitable as alkyd resins for paint formulation but may, however, be used soap production saponification (SV) 199-261. Lophira lanceolata showed considerable reduction IV and increase PV over period one month under storage conditions light , darkness refrigeration. In light, value 65 dropped 50% at end month, while same increased almost tenfold. Less profound changes both/V PVwere observed oil stored The were explained arising from oxi- dative rancidity nutritional non-oil residue may animal feed balance its nutrient composition.