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

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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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.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2022.98766.4596

Keywords

Balanites aegyptiaca, seeds, chemical compositions, Seed oil, Physico-chemical properties, southern Algeria

Authors

First Name

Benmouloud

Last Name

Khadra

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Laboratory of Valorization of Vegetal Resource and Food Security in Semi-arid Areas, Southwest of Algeria ,Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar. Algeria., Department of biology, Faculty science of nature and life, Tahri Mohamed University, BP 417, 08000. Bechar. Algeria.

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benmouloud.khadra@univ-bechar.dz

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Bechar Algeria

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First Name

Makhloufi

Last Name

Ahmed

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Laboratory of Valorization of Vegetal Resource and Food Security in Semi-arid Areas, Southwest of Algeria ,Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar. Algeria., Department of biology, Faculty science of nature and life, Tahri Mohamed University, BP 417, 08000. Bechar. Algeria.

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makhloufi_75@yahoo.fr

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Bechar Algeria

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First Name

Belaguid

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Somia

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Laboratory of Valorization of Vegetal Resource and Food Security in Semi-arid Areas, Southwest of Algeria ,Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar. Algeria., Department of biology, Faculty science of nature and life, Tahri Mohamed University, BP 417, 08000. Bechar. Algeria.

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belaguid.somia@univ-bechar.dz

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Bechar Algeria

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First Name

Belloufa

Last Name

Ahmed

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Laboratory of Valorization of Vegetal Resource and Food Security in Semi-arid Areas, Southwest of Algeria ,Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar. Algeria., Laboratory of Nutrition, Pathology, Agro-Biotechnology and Health (NUPABS) Djilali Lyabes University, Sidi-Belabbes .Algeria

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bellou_ahm2207@yahoo.fr

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Bechar Algeria

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First Name

Belkessam

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nafissa

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Health and environment laboratory, department of pharmacy, faculty of medicine, University of Sidi bel Abbes.

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nbelkessam11@gmail.com

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Sidi Belabbes Algeria

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Fekhar

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Nassima

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-

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Department of biology, Faculty science of nature and life, Tahri Mohamed University, BP 417, 08000. Bechar. Algeria.

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Volume

65

Article Issue

10

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34864

Issue Date

2022-10-01

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2021-09-30

Publish Date

2022-10-01

Page Start

39

Page End

45

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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EJCHEM_Volume 65_Issue 10_Pages 39-45.pdf

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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22 Jan 2023