Effects of Extraction Solvents on the Yield and Physicochemical Properties of Mangifera indica L. Seed Oil

The extraction of oil from mango seeds was investigated using a Soxhlet Extractor. Mango seeds were collected, dried and grounded into powder.  Hexane and ethanol were used to extract the oil at varying time of extraction of 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 hours, respectively. Result shows that yield is time depe...

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Main Authors: NWAOKOBIA, K, IDIBIE, C. A., OGBORUR. O., OKOLIE, P. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dr. Chinmay Pandya 2018-07-01
Series:Dev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal
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Online Access:http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/104