IGHODARO PRECIOUS OSARUMWNESE

Almond oil, a natural product derived from almonds, has garnered attention for its diverse applications in culinary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. This study aimed to characterize almond oil by analyzing its composition, thermal stability, and potential uses. Imported Asian almonds were used to extract almond oil via the Soxhlet method with n-hexane as the solvent. Characterization techniques included Free Fatty Acid (FFA) determination, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermal stability tests at normal temperature and 85°C. The results revealed low FFA levels, indicating suitability for culinary use. FTIR analysis identified functional groups, and thermal stability tests demonstrated the oil's resilience to elevated temperatures. These findings suggest almond oil's potential in culinary arts, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.

Almond oil, a natural product derived from almonds, has garnered attention for its diverse applications in culinary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. This study aimed to characterize almond oil by analyzing its composition, thermal stability, and potential uses. Imported Asian almonds were used to extract almond oil via the Soxhlet method with n-hexane
as the solvent. Characterization techniques included Free Fatty Acid (FFA) determination, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermal stability tests at normal temperature and 85°C. The results revealed low FFA levels, indicating suitability for culinary use. FTIR analysis identified functional groups, and thermal stability tests demonstrated the oil's resilience to elevated temperatures. These findings suggest almond oil's potential in culinary arts, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.