EXTRACTION OF ALMOND SEED AND CHARACTERIZATION
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The oil was extracted from tropical almond seed using Soxhlet apparatus and hexane .The oil obtained was characterized. The moisture obtained was 21.60% , saponification value 216mgKOH/g, acid value 6.4mgKOH/g , peroxide value 6mEq 03/kg, Ash content 4.8%, iodine value 86mg/100g, Density value 0.87, pH8.04 and free fatty acid 8.2. The chemical properties of oil showed that the oil contain high saponification value with low iodine value hence the oil is not recommended for soap making but for cosmetics industries, essential
ingredients for body development.
ingredients for body development.
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