Synthesis and characterization of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) from virgin coconut oil (VCO)

Fatty acid content from virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) group. MCT is stable at very low and high temperatures, and the color does not turn black due to the addition of heat so that it can be developed into beneficial cooking oil for health. Therefore, a study was conducted on the content of fatty acids in VCO after being heated at temperatures of 150, 200, and 250°C for 60 minutes. Analysis of fatty acid content in control VCO(T0), VCO with heating temperatures of 150oC(T1), 200oC(T2), and 250oC(T3) was performed with GCMS QP-2010 Ultra.The results showed that there were differences in levels and types of fatty acids in VCO by treating T0, T1, T2, and T3. At these three temperatures still produce medium-chain saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are not produced, so that VCO can be utilized as cooking oil that has better stability and benefits for health.

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Effects of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction parameters on virgin coconut oil yield and medium-chain triglyceride content

Food Chemistry ◽

10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.02.030 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 116 (1) ◽

pp. 193-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

N.A. Nik Norulaini ◽

W.B. Setianto ◽

I.S.M. Zaidul ◽

A.H. Nawi ◽

C.Y.M. Azizi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide ◽

Medium Chain Triglyceride ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction ◽

Virgin Coconut Oil ◽

Medium Chain ◽

Carbon Dioxide Extraction ◽

Triglyceride Content ◽

Extraction Parameters

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BODY SCRUB VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, COFFEE GROUNDS AND CARBON ACTIVE COCONUT SHELL AS A MOISTURIZER AND SKIN BRIGHTENING

Medical Science of Ukraine (MSU) ◽

10.32345/2664-4738.1.2021.08 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 62-67

Author(s):

Putri Desi Eka ◽

Djamil Ratna ◽

Faizatun Faizatun

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Activated Carbon ◽

Coffea Arabica ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Virgin Coconut Oil ◽

Medium Chain ◽

Medium Chain Fatty Acids ◽

Coffee Grounds ◽

Black Color

Relevance. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) contains a lot of medium chain fatty acids, combined with coffee grounds (Coffea Arabica Linn.) and activated carbon (Activated carbon coconut Nucifera L) into a preparation that can moisturize and brighten the skin. Objective. The purpose of this study was to make cosmetic cleansing preparations containing three natural ingredients. Methods. This study evaluates the organoleptic body scrub preparations, homogeneity, dispensability, and pH. The ingredients were tested using in-vivo and clinical irritation along with the effectiveness of the preparation (moisture and brightness). Results. Organoleptic testing and homogeneity were confirmed to have dark black color, the distinctive smell of coffee, homogeneity, spreadability in the range of 4 cm, and the pH was at a safe pH for the skin so that irritation results also did not show edema and erythema both in-vivo divided into 3 groups (n = 3) and clinically (n = 30). In addition, this body scrub provides moisture and brightness to the skin for 2 months of use, p <0.05. Conclusions. VCO body scrub preparations, coffee grounds, and activated carbon are preparations that have the potential to be cosmetic cleansers.

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Profil Kolestrol Darah Tikus Setelah Pemberian Virgin Coconut Oil Dan Minyak Zaitun

Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi ◽

10.14710/bioma.17.2.102-105 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 102

Author(s):

Muhammad Anwar Djaelani

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Olive Oil ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Chain Fatty Acid ◽

Medium Chain Fatty Acid ◽

Virgin Coconut Oil ◽

Medium Chain

Tingginya kadar kolestrol dalam tubuh menjadi pemicu munculnya berbagai penyakit. Masyarakat berusaha menurunkan kadar kolesterol dalam tubuhnya. Komponen VCO berupa asam lemak jenuh sekitar 90% dan asam lemak tak jenuh sekitar 10%. Asam lemak jenuh VCO didominasi oleh asam laurat. VCO mengandung asam laurat dan asam kaprilat. Keduanya merupakan asam lemak rantai sedang yang biasa disebut Medium Chain Fatty Acid (MCFA). Minyak zaitun atau Olive oil mengandung lemak tak jenuh yang tinggi terutama asam oleat dan polifenol. Polifenol merupakan antioksidan yang dapat mengikat LDL teroksidasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efek asam lemak jenuh yang menggunakan VCO dan efek asam lemak tak jenuh yang menggunakan minyak zaitun terhadap profil kolesterol darah pada tikus putih. Penelitian ini menggunakan Tikus putih jantan sebanyak 25 ekor yang dibagi dalam 5 kelompok perlakuan yaitu P1 adalah kelompok kontrol, P2 kelompok yang diberi VCO 5 mL/kg pakan, P3 kelompok yang diberi VCO 10 mL/kg pakan, P4 kelompok yang diberi minyak zaitun 5 mL/kg pakan dan P5 kelompok yang diberi minyak zaitun 10 mL/kg pakan. Tiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak 5 kali. Perlakuan selama 4 minggu. Variabel yang diamati meliputi kadar Kolesterol total, HDL dan LDL darah tikus. Data yang didapat, dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA. Hasil yang didapat menunjukkan pada perlakuan dengan VCO menunjukkan pengaruh yang tidak signifikan terhadap perubahan ketiga variabel penelitian. Pada perlakuan dengan minyak zaitun kadar HDL tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antar kelompok perlakuan, kadar Kolesterol total pada kelompok perlakuan menunjukkan penurununan yang tidak signifikan dan kadar LDL pada kelompok perlakuan 10 mL/kg pakan menunjukkan penurununan yang signifikan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian VCO tidak berpengaruh pada profil kolestrol darah tikus normolipidemia, dan minyak zaitun berpotensi menimbulkan respon penurunan profil kolesterol tikus pada kadar ≥10 mL/kg pakan. Kata kunci: tikus putih, Kolesterol total, HDL dan LDL, Minyak Zaitun, VCO.

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Effect of Maternal Diet and Medium Chain Fatty Acids Supplementation for Piglets on Their Digestive Tract Development, Structure, and Chyme Acidity as Well as Performance and Health Status

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10050834 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 834

Author(s):

Małgorzata Świątkiewicz ◽

Ewa Hanczakowska ◽

Krzysztof Okoń ◽

Piotr Kowalczyk ◽

Eugeniusz R. Grela

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Health Status ◽

Caprylic Acid ◽

Maternal Diet ◽

Medium Chain Triglyceride ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Late Pregnancy ◽

Gut Development ◽

Offspring Performance ◽

Medium Chain

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of oils for sows during late pregnancy and lactation on offspring performance. In addition, the effect of caprylic acid (C8) or medium-chain triglyceride oil (MCT) in piglets’ feed on their gut development, performance, and health status was determined. The experiment was conducted on 24 sows allocated to two treatments: diet with rapeseed oil or with coconut oil. Newborn piglets were randomly allocated to three treatments: feed with no supplement or supplemented with 0.3% MCT or with 0.3% C8. The results showed that both oils had no effect on sow reproductive rates; however, fatty acid patterns of milk differed significantly and the number of lost piglets was lower in sow fed with coconut oil. Both caprylic and MCT oil significantly improved piglet performance and villus height. These additives did not change triacylglycerol content in blood, but C8 lowered total cholesterol and MCT increased IgG content. It can be concluded that coconut oil fed to pregnant and lactating sows can markedly reduce the mortality of piglets and that caprylic acid and medium-chain fatty acid oil can be a good supplement in weaned piglet feed.

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Development and Characterization of an Edible Composite Film Based on Chitosan and Virgin Coconut Oil with Improved Moisture Sorption Properties

Journal of Food Science ◽

10.1111/1750-3841.12084 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 78 (4) ◽

pp. E526-E534 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

P.K. Binsi ◽

C.N. Ravishankar ◽

T.K. Srinivasa Gopal

Keyword(s):

Composite Film ◽

Moisture Sorption ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Sorption Properties ◽

Virgin Coconut Oil

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Lipid-Lowering Effects of Medium-Chain Triglyceride-Enriched Coconut Oil in Combination with Licorice Extracts in Experimental Hyperlipidemic Mice

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry ◽

10.1021/acs.jafc.8b04080 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (40) ◽

pp. 10447-10457 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Eun-Jung Lee ◽

Hyeongjoo Oh ◽

Beom Goo Kang ◽

Min-Kyung Kang ◽

Dong Yeon Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medium Chain Triglyceride ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Lipid Lowering ◽

Medium Chain

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Medium-Chain Triglyceride Feeding in Premature Infants: Effects on Calcium and Magnesium Absorption

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.61.4.537 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 61 (4) ◽

pp. 537-545

Author(s):

Phienvit Tantibhedhyangkul ◽

Sami A. Hashim

Keyword(s):

Premature Infants ◽

Corn Oil ◽

Medium Chain Triglyceride ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Nutrient Content ◽

Control Group ◽

Medium Chain ◽

Group 3 ◽

Calcium And Magnesium ◽

Group 2

The effect of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) On the absorption of calcium and magnesium in premature infants was studied in 34 infants with birth weights lower than 2,000 gm. The infants were divided into three groups and fed three formulas similar in nutrient content except for the type of fat, as follows: group 1 (control): corn oil, oleo, and coconut oil (39:41:20); group 2: MCT, corn oil, and coconut oil (40:40:20); group 3: MCT and corn oil (80:20). The infants fed MCT-containing formulas absorbed significantly more calcium than the control group. Magnesium absorption was significantly increased in the 80% MCT group.

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