Characterization of Oils from Sandbox, Melon and Watermelon Seeds

C.a Popoola and Danbaki Joshua
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C.a Popoola: Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
Danbaki Joshua: Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 5, 717-734

Abstract: This study examined the physicochemical properties and phytochemical composition of oils from sandbox (Hura crepitans), melon (Citrullus colocynthis L) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seeds. Physicochemical and phytochemical analyses of the oils were carried out using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Association of Official Analytical Chemist (AOAC) standards procedures. Sandbox oil had highest saponification value, iodine value, acid value, ester value, viscosity, cloud point and pour point with lowest moisture content, free fatty acid, peroxide value, flash point and fire point when compare with oils from melon and water melon seeds. Oils from melon and water melon seeds have low acid value, which means it can be used as a good source of edible oil. The phytochemical screening of the oils revealed the presence of saponins, deoxysugar, terpenoids, cardinolides and steroids. These results revealed that oils from sandbox seed, melon and water melon seed 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.

Date: 2024
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