extraction of oil from fluted pumpkin seed telfairia in india
EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM FLUTED PUMPKIN SEED (Telfairia
Annals. Food Science and Technology 2015 Available on-line at afst.valahia.ro 372 Volume 16, Issue 2, 2015 EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM FLUTED PUMPKIN SEED (Telfairia Occidentalis) BY
The fluted pumpkin seeds contain a high proportion of edible oil, which has a lower saponification value when compared to other types of oil such as palm oil and vegetable oil. The fluted pumpkin oil is also an excellent source of iodine due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids. BENEFITS OF FLUTED PUMPKIN (TELFAIRIA OCCIDENTALIS)
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The seeds have an oil content of 48% of the weight of the kernel. MAIN USES. The plant is primarily used as a vegetable. It has been estimated that some 1200 tons of seed could be obtained from large commercial pumpkin canning operations in the USA. It is said that pumpkin oil has been commercially extracted in Eastern Europe and Russia. II
The seed oil is also suitable for manufacturing of soap, paints and s vanishings [12]. The fermented seeds of fluted pumpkin are used in the production of gu”, alocally made“Ogiri ucustard [2]. Seed residue after oil extraction is also used as animal feeds [13]. Fluted pumpkin seeds have been reported to be rich in proteins [14]. There is
The effect of fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis) seed
Lagos, Lagos. A large quantity of the fluted pumpkin seed was decocted with a lancet and the naked seeds dried in the oven in the laboratory at 30°C for 48 hours. The seeds were blended to a fine powder using Maulinex electric blender and preserved for extraction of the oil samples. The oil extract of the
Fluted Pumpkin is leaf vegetable and its seeds are used in various food preparations in West Africa. Fluted Pumpkin is native to Western Africa; it is mainly cultivated in Nigeria because this is one of the fruits, which conveniently grows in the drought prone conditions.
Production of Biodiesel from Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia
In this study, the work done on the extraction of oil from fluted pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.) seeds, its transesterification methyl ester (biodiesel) and characterization is reported. The oil was extracted in a soxhlet extractor using normal hexane as solvent. The oil properties were
Fluted Pumpkin is leaf vegetable and its seeds are used in various food preparations in West Africa. Fluted Pumpkin is native to Western Africa; it is mainly cultivated in Nigeria because this is one of the fruits, which conveniently grows in the drought prone conditions.
PROCESSING OF FLUTED PUMPKIN SEEDS, TELFAIRIA
The seed oil is also suitable for manufacturing of soaps, paints and vanishings [12]. The fermented seeds of fluted pumpkin are used in the production of gu”, alocally made“Ogiri ucustard [2]. Seed residue after oil extraction is also used as animal feeds [13.] Fluted pumpkin seeds have been reported to be rich in protein [14]. There is
In this study, the work done on the extraction of oil from fluted pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.) seeds, its transesterification methyl ester (biodiesel) and characterization is reported. The oil was extracted in a soxhlet extractor using normal hexane as solvent. The oil properties were
Telfairia occidentalis
Telfairia occidentalis is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, ugu (in the Igbo language), and ikong-ubong (in the Efik and Ibibio languages). T. occidentalis is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae and is indigenous to southern Nigeria.
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Emulsion produced from fluted pumpkin (telfiaria
emulsion from fluted pumpkin seed oil extracted with two different solvents system was investigated to provide useful information for nutritionists, emulsion producers and consumers on the possibility of producing stable emulsions from pumpkin seed oil. Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) is a tropical plant growing in some parts of . West
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Fluted pumpkin seeds for sale or trade...Telfairia
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Effect of Processing on Physicochemical Properties
This paper reports the physicochemical properties and fatty acid composition of the seed oil extracted from fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). The extracted oil was degummed, neutralised and bleached. The oil yield was 42.26±0.20%. The specific gravity (at 25 °C) of the oil was 0.923±0.003 and the refractive index (at 25 °C) was 1.475
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Physicochemical Properties and Fatty Acid Profile of Shea
Shea nuts ( Vitellaria paradoxa ) were cracked and sorted. Fluted pumpkin seeds ( Telfairia occidentalis Hook ) were dehulled and washed. The Shea kernel and Telfairia cotyledons were oven dried (60°C, 24h) separately in a hot air oven, milled into flour and oil extracted. Crude palm oil extracted from the palm fruit was used as control.
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Growth, Yield and Nutritional Compositions of Fluted
Telfairia occidentalis commonly called fluted pumpkin is an important leaf and seed vegetable indigenous to Southern Nigeria and grown in the forest zone of west and central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone being the major producers). It probably originated in south east Nigeria and distributed by Igbos who have been cultivated this
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Physicochemical Properties and Fatty Acid Profile of Shea
A blend of Shea butter and fluted pumpkin seed oil in bakery fat production has potential to improve the nutritional and functional properties of the end products. Keywords: Shea Butter, Fluted Pumpkin, Physicochemical, Fatty Acid Profile, Bakery Fat 1. Introduction Shea butter and Fluted Pumpkin seeds are good sources of fats and oil. Shea
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The Effect Rate Of Fertilizer Application On Vegetable
In Africa indigenous vegetables remain popular in rural areas where they are often considered to be more nutritive than exotic vegetables. Telfairia occidentalis commonly called fluted pumpkin is an important leaf and seed vegetable indigenous to Southern Nigeria and grown in the forest zone of west and central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone being the major producers).
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How to Grow Fluted Pumpkin- Growing Fluted Pumpkin
Fluted Pumpkin, also known as Telfairia occidentalis, is the tropical vine which is grown within West Africa. It is a leafy vegetable used as edible seeds whose common names are Ugu, Fluted Pumpkin and Fluted Gourd. This plant is a delicious and drought-tolerant perennial which is normally grown trellised. The young leaves and roots of a male
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Chemical composition and potential of some underutilized
The fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) belongs to the family Cucubitaceae. It is a dicotyledonous seed vegetable indigenous to the west tropical rain forest area of Nigeria (Akoroda, 1990a). The plant consists of a flexible succulent stem with trifoliate leaves. At maturity it gives rise to flowers which are white in colour with purple
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Amazing benefits of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia
Fluted Pumpkin is leaf vegetable and its seeds are employed in numerous food preparations in geographical area. Fluted Pumpkin is native to Western Africa; it’s chiefly cultivated in Nigeria as a result of this can be one amongst the fruits, that
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Solvent extraction of the oils of rubber, melon, pumpkin
Solvents of differing dielectric constant were used to extract oils from the seeds of: rubber [Hevea brasiliensis (Kunth) Muell. Arg.], melon [Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad], fluted pumpkin [Telfairia occidentalis Hook f.] and oilbean [Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth]. The aim was to examine the effect of solvent polarity on oil yield and oil properties.
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Phytoremediation of Diesel Oil Polluted Soil by Fluted
An experiment to determine phytoremediation of diesel oil contaminated soils by fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) was conducted in 2008 for a period of 18 weeks. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design (CRD) in triplicates. The size
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Comparative Assessment of the Physicochemical Properties
The objective of this work was to assess the physicochemical characteristics and fatty acid profile of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) seed oil and compare with some commercial seed oils (refined palm kernel oil, Grand soya oil and groundnut oil) sold in Rivers State, Nigeria. Edible oils were extracted from the seed of fluted pumpkin
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Hypoglycemic Effect of the Seed Extract of Telfairia
The blood glucose lowering effect of the ethanolic extract of the seed of Telfaria occidentalis in normoglycemic, alloxan-diabetic and glucose loaded rats was determined. Ethanolic extract of the seed of Telfairia occidentialis was administered at two dose levels (100 and 250 mg kg-1) to both normoglycemic and alloxan diabetic Wilstar albino rats.
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Some Medicinal Values of Telfairia occidentalis: A Review
Several medicinal uses of the fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in traditional medicine have been documented.Although, many of these claims are yet to be validated by scientific researchers, a review of some investigated therapeutic activities of the plant are highlighted in this article.
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Evaluation of Selected Physico-Chemical Properties
Oil extract from seeds of Telfairia Occidentalis fluted pumkin, Hooker (cucurbitaceae: cucurbitales) using n-hexane gave 50-53% content. The oil with golden yellow appearance was liquid at room temperature with specific gravity of 0.921 at 20 °C and refractive index of 1.481.
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How fluted pumpkin, other local vegetables prevent
RESEARCHERS have validated the leaves of four plant foods commonly consumed in Nigeria namely Gnetum africanum (Ukazi in Igbo), Gongronema latifolium (Utazi in Igbo), Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin, Ugu in Igbo), Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf, Nchuanwu in Igbo) for preventing cancers.
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Temperature Effects on Iodine Catalysed Dimerization
In this work the effects of temperature on the dimerization of pumpkin seed (Telfairia occidentalis) oil was investigated and the dependence of dimer yields on reaction temperature and time was determined. Pumpkin seed oil (2283.75 g) was solvent extracted from seeds of the fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis), using petroleum ether (60 to 80°C). Samples of the oil were dimerized at
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Mechanizing Ugu Telfairia occidentalis) Production
They observed that fluted pumpkin seed oil improves semen parameters and has little or no effect on testicular histology when administered at a low dose of 400 mg/kg body weight. Saalu et al., 2010 evaluated the dose-dependent testiculoprotective and testiculotoxic potentials of Telfairia occidentalis Hook f leaves extract in rat.
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Effects of methanolic seed extract of Telfairia
Effects of methanolic seed extract of Telfairia occidentalis on blood coagulation in Albino rats Nubila Thomas 1, Ukaejiofo Okem Ernest 1, Nubila Imelda Nkoyo 2, Shu Neba Elvis 2, Okwuosa U Chukwubuzor 3, Ukaejiofo C Ayodele 4, Iyare E Eghosa 5, Ogbuta Osule Ifeyinwa 1
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Pumpkin Seed Oil: Facts, Benefits, and Healthy Recipes
First take note that pumpkin seeds should not be heated because this produces a bitter taste, and destroys many of the health benefits of pumpkin seed oil. The most common use of the oil is in liquid or capsule form. It is also common in salad dressings, either on its own or in combination with other healthy oils like extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
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Post-treatment with Telfairia occidentalis seed oil
A large quantity of naked fluted pumpkin seeds were dried in the oven in the laboratory at 30 o C for 48 hours. The seeds were blended to a fine powder using Maurine electric blender and preserved for extraction of the oil samples.
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Physicochemical Properties and Fatty Acids Profile of Seed
pumpkin seeds are rich in oil storage reserves, it presently has very low commercial value as an oil seed but is potentially valuable as a high protein oilseed for human and animal food [6]. There are many studies on the proximate composition and nutritive values of leaves and seeds of Telfairia occidentalis [7] but scanty information is available on the physicochemical properties of the seed
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Effect of partial or total supplementation of soybean meal
Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) seeds have high nutritive values such as protein, fats and oils, and minerals (potassium, iron) but their utilization could be affected by the presence of antinutritional factors such as lectins and trypsin inhibitor that are present in the seeds (Kuku, Etti, & Ibironke, 2014). Several researchers at
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