EFFECT OF MICROWAVE AND OVEN ROASTING METHODS ON BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF OKRA SEED OIL
Abstract
In this study, okra seeds were roasted in an oven (60-90℃) and a microwave (600-800 W), and the oils were extracted by pressing. Changes in oil samples due to roasting were investigated using a range of quality parameters. The peroxide value (1.853-1.530 meq O2/kg) and Vitamin A levels (0.022-0.005 mg/kg) in the samples decreased, while the Vitamin K1 level remained unchanged. Some samples showed a decrease, while Vitamin E levels, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity generally increased (P˂0.05). Palmitic acid (29.27-29.55%), stearic acid (3.91-3.95%), oleic acid (19.56-19.61%), and linoleic acid (39.96-40.13%) were identified as the primary fatty acids in the samples. The study found that oven-roasted samples contain higher levels of Vitamin E and phenolics, which enhance oxidative stability. Therefore, it can be concluded that the oven is more advantageous than the microwave.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Food Engineering, Oil Technology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Kamil Çelebi
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0000-0002-1944-1207
Türkiye
Early Pub Date
July 20, 2026
Publication Date
July 31, 2026
Submission Date
February 23, 2026
Acceptance Date
June 7, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 51 Number: 4