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Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango (Mangifera indica)

@inproceedings{Nzikou2010ExtractionAC,
  title={Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango (Mangifera indica)},
  author={J. M. Nzikou and A. Kimbonguila and L. Matos and B. Loumouamou and N. Pambou-tobi and C. B. Ndangui and A. A. Abena and T. Silou and J. Scher and S. Desobry},
  year={2010}
}

J. M. Nzikou, A. Kimbonguila, +7 authors S. Desobry

Published 2010

Chemistry

Congo mango seeds w ere collected and the kernels were separated and dried. This study was carried out on mango seed kernels to clarify their proximate composition and the characteristics of the extracted oil including unsaponifiable matter and fatty acid composition. Mango seed kernels contained a considerable unsaponifiable matter, and a low amount of crude protein. Stearic acid w as the main saturated fatty acid, while oleic acid was the major unsaturated fatty acid in all lipid classes… CONTINUE READING

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