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Extraction of Luffa eylindrica seeds and characteristics of the seed oil
Abstract
The oil of the seeds of vegatable sponge (Luffa cylindrica)-from Southern Turkey- extracted by n-hexane. The refining methods of the crude oil was investigated.
The quality of the oil was determined according to the Turkish Standard Methods of T.S.E. which are prepared by recommendation of ISO . The oil content of the seeds was found 23-26 % - even 32 % in good ecological conditions.
The oil-cake was found as a valuable by-product having 18-19 % of protein con¬tent.
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References
- Communications Faculty of Sciences University of Ankara Series B Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Chemical Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Nadire Yüksekışık
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Submission Date
January 1, 1978
Acceptance Date
-
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 24
