scholarly journals Survey and Chemo-physiological Assessment of Biochemical Preservatives and Physicochemical Properties of plants used for preservation of fruits

2021 ◽  
pp. 4058-4071
Author(s):  
Ojewumi A. W. ◽  
Bamkefa B.A. ◽  
Kuku F. B.
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Indigenous Plants ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Natural Preservatives

The rate at which agricultural produce such as fruits are being infected by pests or spoilt as a results of lack of appropriate natural preservatives posed threat to food security and safety in many communities of Ogun State. However, there is need for study that can evaluate natural preservatives and physicochemical properties of some plants. In the present study, survey of indigenous plants commonly used for preservation of fruits was conducted using one hundred structured questionnaires randomly administered on fruit-sellers to elicit information on spoilage as threat affecting sales of fruits in Abeokuta. Also, biochemical constituents and physicochemical properties in the leaves of most plants used for fruits preservation were determined using standard procedure. Data were analysed using Statistical Analysis System. Means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% level of significance (p < 0.05). Nauclea latifolia, Chromolaena odorata, Psidium guajava, Azadirachta indica, Moringa oleifera and Aloe vera were the plants commonly used for preservation of fruits in the study area. Fruit spoilage (84.0%) was the major threat affecting the sales of fruits in Abeokuta. Saponin (0.68±0.03 mg/100g) and terpenoid (0.22±0.08 mg/100g) were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in A. indica leaves as well as alkaloid (16.49±0.01 mg/100 g) in M. oleifera leaves. Also, phenol (0.41±0.02 mg/100g) and flavonoid (0.71±0.09mg/100g) were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in C. odorata and A. vera leaves. Phytate (0.35±0.01 mg/100 g) and oxalate (0.32±0.03 mg/100 g) were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the leaves of C. odorata. Furthermore, specific gravity of M. oleifera leaves (0.98±0.05) was significantly higher (p < 0.05) compared with leaves of other plants. Iodine value (81.65±0.03 mg/100 g) and acid value (22.72±0.07) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Aloe vera leaves. The study revealed that spoilage was the major challenge facing the sales of fruits in Abeokuta. Also, leaves of the plants contained high proportions of natural preservatives and physicochemical properties. Spoilage was the major challenge facing the sales of fruits, however, leaves of the plants contained high amount of preservative and physicochemical parameters that could be adopted for preservation of fruits.

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Survey and Physiological Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Contents of Indigenous Plants Used for Treatment of Toothache and Mouth Odour in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 3559-3576
Author(s):  
OJEWUMI A. W. ◽  
OYEBANJI E.O.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Indigenous Plants ◽  
Piper Guineense ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Level Of Significance

The use of herbs for improvement of oral hygiene is increasing in many communities in Nigeria despite the usage of other dental care products. On the basis of this the present study was conducted to assess indigenous plants used to manage dental condition and mouth odour and to evaluate nutritional, phytochemicals and antinutrient content of the plants. A survey was conducted to document plants used for treatment of toothache and mouth odour in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. Using random sampling technique, a total of one hundred structured questionnaire was administered to Traditional Health Practitioners in three major markets of the study area. Nutritional, phytochemical and anti-nutrient contents of most used plants were evaluated. Data were analyzed using Statistical Analysis System. Means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% level of significance (p < 0.05). A total of twenty-three (23) plants belonging to sixteen families were enumerated out of which Capsicum frutescens, Piper guineense fruits and Zanthoxylum zanthoxloides roots were the most exploited for management of the conditions. Crude fibre (8.86 %), fat (1.12%) and ash contents (4.73%) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Z. zanthoxloides roots while moisture (25.75 %) was significantly higher (p <0.05) in C. frutescens fruits. Calcium (192.10 mg/100g), phosphorus (108.50 mg/100g), sodium (51.33 mg/100g), iron (4.85 mg/100g), Zinc (3.94 mg/100g), manganese (1.15 mg/100g) and copper (2.12 mg/100g) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Z. zanthoxloides roots compared C. frutescens and P. guineense fruits. Vitamin A (600.00 µ/100g), vitamin B (0.07.00 mg/100g), vitamin C (94.54 mg/100g) and vitamin E (720.00) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in C. frutescens than Z. zanthoxloides and P. guineense. Results also showed that tannin (6.40 %), oxalate (30.00%), phytate (0.40%) and trypsin inhibitor (20.00 %) were significantly higher in frutescens than Z. zanthoxloides roots. Similar significant (p<0.05) increase were observed in the quantity of flavonoid (3.25%), saponnis (1.30%), phenol (0.60%) and anthocyaninns (0.23%) in Z. zanthoxloides compared with C. frutescens and P. guineense.

Comparison of physicochemical properties of edible vegetable oils commercially available in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Vegetable Oils ◽  
Relative Viscosity ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Smoke Point ◽  
Refractive Indices ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Saponification Value ◽  
Oil Sunflower

The physicochemical properties of six imported and one locally produced edible vegetable oils (soybean oil, sunflower oil, sunlit oil, hayat oil, avena oil, USA vegetable oil and Niger oil) purchased from Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia, were examined for their compositional quality. All the oil samples were characterized for specific gravity, moisture content, color, relative viscosity, refractive indices, ash content, peroxide value, saponification value, smoke point, acid value, free fatty acid value and trace metals contents using established methods. The result clearly indicates that some of the oil samples exhibited unacceptable value when compared with physicochemical parameters recommended by the Codex Alimentations Commission of FAO/WHO and the specification of Ethiopian standards. The contents of nickel (Ni), copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) in seven samples were determined using ICP-OES and their concentrations were found in the range of 1.8-20.4, 45.8-82.2 and 136.04-445.0 mg/kg, respectively.

Changes in Microbiological and Physicochemical Properties of Bee Pollen by Application of Gamma Irradiation and Ozone Treatment

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONG-SUN YOOK ◽  
SEONG-IL LIM ◽  
MYUNG-WOO BYUN
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid Composition ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Gamma Irradiation ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Ozone Treatment ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Value

The effects of gamma irradiation and ozone treatment on microbiological and physicochemical properties of bee pollen were investigated. Gamma irradiation at 7.5 kGy reduced the total microbial loads below detection levels (&gt;102 CFU g−1) but after ozone treatment of up to 18 ppm for 8 h the total aerobic bacteria were found in concentrations of more than 103 CFU g−1. Physicochemical properties such as amino acid and fatty acid composition, thiobarbituric acid value, mineral content, and pigment were not significantly changed by gamma irradiation, whereas ozone treatment caused significant changes in fatty acid composition, thiobarbituric acid value, and pigment by lipid oxidation and decoloration (P &lt; 0.05).

scholarly journals JENIS DAN PEMANFAATAN TANAMAN OBAT DI DESA BUDI MUKTI SULAWESI TENGAH DAN PENGEMBANGANNYA SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Ni Made Mega Hariani
Keyword(s):  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Apium Graveolens ◽  
Piper Betle ◽  
Syzygium Aromaticum ◽  
Cordyline Fruticosa ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis dan cara pemanfaatan tanaman obat yang dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan obat-obatan tradisional oleh masyarakat di Desa Budi Mukti Sulawesi Tengah dan pengembangannya sebagai media pembelajaran. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dimana sampel diambil secara acak. Analisis pemanfaatan tanaman sebagai obat dilakukan dengan wawancara secara terbuka dengan masyarakat di sekitar lokasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian diperoleh 36 species tanaman yang berkhasiat obat, tergolong dari 29 familia yaitu: Cordyline fruticosa L. (andong), Pluchea indica L. (beluntas), Cocos nucifera L. (kelapa), Andrographis paniculata Ness. (sambiloto), Annona muricata L. (sirsak), Amaranthus hybridus L. (bayam), Apium graveolens L. (seledri), Ipomea reptans L. (kangkung), Ipmoea batatas L. (ubi jalar), Mamordica charantia L. (pare), Carica papaya L. (pepaya), Euphorbia tirucalli L. (petikan kebo), Orthosiphoon staminues Benth. (kumis kucing), Persea Americana Mill. (alpukat), Michelia alba (cempaka putih), Hibiscus rosasinensis L. (kembang sepatu), Cyclea barbata Miers. (cincau), Leucaena leucocephala L. (lantoro), Moringa oleifera (kelor), Psidium guajava L. (jambu biji), Syzygium aromaticum L. (cengkeh), Averrhoa bilimbi L. (belimbing wuluh), Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb. (pandan wangi), Cymbopogon citratus L. (sere), Imperata cylindrical L. (alang-alang), Piper betle L. (daun sirih), Morinda citriffolia L. (mengkudu), Citrus aurantifolia L. (jeruk nipis), Manilkara kauki L. (sawo), Physalis angulate (ciplukan), Aloe vera L. (lidah buaya), Zingiber officinale Rosc. (jahe), Cucurma xanthorrhiza Roxb. (temulawak), Curcuma domestica Val. (kunyit), Zingiber purpureum Roxb. (bangle), dan Kaempferia galangal L. (kencur). Bagian tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan antara lain; akar, batang, daun, bunga, buah, biji, kulit batang dan seluruh bagian tumbuhan dengan cara penggunaan yang berbeda-beda. Penelitian ini menghasilkan produk berupa buku saku sebagai media pembelajaran Biologi.  

scholarly journals Estimation of Various Physicochemical Properties of Walnut Oil from Different Areas of Northern Kpk, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Uddin ◽  
Nasir Mehmood Khan ◽  
Farman Ali ◽  
Shujaat Ahamd ◽  
Zia Ullah Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Juglans Regia ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Walnut Oil ◽  
Iodine Values

Abstract. In this study, the physicochemical properties of walnut (Juglans regia L.) oils collected from different sites in Khyber PakhtoonKhwa (KPK), Pakistan were investigated. The obtained walnut oils showed variation in viscosity, surface tension, density, acid, saponification, and iodine values. The oil obtained from the Madyan (Sample E) showed the lowest density (0.981 g/cm3), surface tension (34.76×10-3 N/m), viscosity (15.0595 cp) saponification values 84.15 (mg KOH/g of oil) and acid value 3.5 (mg KOH per gram oil) amongst all. The physicochemical properties of all the oils were also compared to olive oil (standard) where sample E showed similarities in such properties compared to olive oil. Moreover, higher concentrations of oleic acid (41 %) and linoleic acid (9 %) were detected in the walnut oil of sample E in GC/MS analysis. The similarities of walnut oil obtained from Madyan to that of standard (olive oil) thus affirm it as best quality oil and suitable for food processing purposes.      Resumen. En este estudio se investigaron las propiedades fisicoquímicas del aceite de nuez (Juglans regia L.) recolectado de diferentes sitios en Khyber PakhtoonKhwa (KPK), Pakistán. Los aceites de nuez obtenidos mostraron variación en los valores de viscosidad, tensión superficial, densidad, acidez, saponificación e índice de yodo. El aceite obtenido del Madyan (Muestra E) mostró la menor densidad (0.981 g/cm3), tensión superficial (34.76 × 10-3 N/m), viscosidad (15.0595 cp), valores de saponificación 84.15 (mg KOH/g de aceite) y valor ácido 3.5 (mg KOH por gramo de aceite) entre otros. Las propiedades fisicoquímicas de todos los aceites también se compararon con el aceite de oliva (estándar); la muestra E mostró similitudes en las diferentes propiedades en comparación con el aceite de oliva. Además, se determinaron concentraciones más elevadas de ácido oleico (41 %) y ácido linoleico (9 %) en el aceite de nuez de la muestra E mediante el análisis GC/MS. Las similitudes del aceite de nuez obtenido de Madyan con el estándar (aceite de oliva) lo afirman como aceite de mejor calidad y adecuado para el procesamiento de alimentos.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Properties of Shea Butter Synthesized Biodiesel

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
IFEANYI GODWIN OKOYE ◽  
CHUKWUMA STEPHEN EZEONU ◽  
ELIZABETH KIGBU DANLAMI
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Kinematic Viscosity ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Shea Butter ◽  
Vitellaria Paradoxa ◽  
Biodiesel Feedstock ◽  
Percentage Yield ◽  
American Society

Abstract Base – catalyzed transesterification of Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) seed fat was carried out at a methanol/oil ratio of 5:1 (V/V) at 70oC to synthesize the corresponding methyl esters (biodiesel). The percentage yield of approximately 87%, was recorded after ninety minutes, indicating that Shea fat is a good biodiesel feedstock. The physicochemical properties of the Shea biodiesel were determined. The colour was pale yellow while the relative density (870 Kg/m3), kinematic viscosity (2.66 mm2s-1 400C), acid value (0.19 mg KOH/g), peroxide value (0.52 meq/kg) and cetane number (68.10) were observed. The cloud point was found to be 9.30C, while the flash point of 156.670C, iodine value of 35.29 mg/100g and energy value of 39.3 MJ/Kg were recorded. All these value compare well with previous works and are within acceptable limits as specified by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The current research indicated that Shea butter has biodiesel potential aside its uses in culinary and cosmetics applications.

scholarly journals Laundry Soap Production from the Respective Tallows of Goat, Sheep and Cow: Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties for the Best

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-33
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Nwaha Isah ◽  
Umi Aisah Asli ◽  
Nasiru Audu ◽  
Sadiku Itopa Bello ◽  
Jibrin Waziri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Foam Height ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Deep Penetration ◽  
Free Acidity ◽  
Fatty Matter ◽  
National Agency ◽  
Laundry Soap ◽  
Total Fatty Matter

Tallow mainly consists of triglycerides, whose major constituents are derived from stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, and its usage reduces production cost of soap, adds lather stability and hardness to soap. Laundry soaps were produced with variation on amount of tallow (sourced from cow, sheep and goat) and labelled as A, B, C, D and E formulations. The respective tallows were characterized in terms of saponification value and acid value and determined to be 192.14 and 2.24mg KOH/g (cow tallow); 200.56 and 2.38mgKOH/g (sheep tallow) and 197.75 and 1.96 mgKOH/g (goat tallow). The physicochemical properties of soap which determine its area of usage and cleansing properties were determined. The properties considered in this work were hardness, moisture content, foam capacity, pH, free acidity content, and total fatty matter. The hardness, moisture content, foam capacity, pH, free acidity content and total fatty matter of the produced soaps were determined and ranged between mild-deep penetration level; 11-21%; 1-9cm; 8-10.5; 0.16-0.82% and 40-86% respectively. From the comparative analysis, soap made from sheep tallow has the lowest penetration level (with formulations B and E), lowest free acidity content of 0.16% (with formulation A), highest total fatty matter of 86% (using formulation E), highest foam height of 9cm (with formulation A), lowest moisture content of 11% (with formulation A) and mild alkalinity of 8 (with formulations A, B and E). These results showed that the soaps produced from sheep tallow are the best in terms of hardness, lather and skin friendliness, due to its high degree of longer carbon chain lengths of fatty acids. These values satisfy the standard limit set for good quality laundry soap by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and Encyclopaedia of Industrial Chemical Analysis, respectively.

Studies on Processing of Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. (Ghrit- kumari) Leaves

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Kaushal Kumar ◽  
S. Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Good Condition ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Storage Condition ◽  
Cold Season ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Scale Level ◽  
Processed Material ◽  
Natural Preservatives

Indeed, there are great market potential of Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. (Ghrit-kumari) due to their medicinal and cosmetic values. However, the serious problems faced by farmers related to supply of harvested leaves materials after cultivation for industrial extraction and production of juice under a short and specific time of transportation to avoid spoil of materials and protect from decayed condition of leaves. Hence, the cultivation practices of the plant are not being popular although the utilization of leaves by pharmaceutical companies is gradually increasing. To solve the above problems, an analysis on extraction of pulp from leaves and preparation of juice in a small scale level has been carried out useful for the farmers and medicinal plant growers for processing of leaves at plantation site. It has been observed that after harvesting of leaves the boil or warm water is useful to process the leaves for pulp extraction in cold season. The standard percentage of activated charcoal observed in processing of pulp for removal of pigments varies from 12-15 gm/ kg according to pulp. The processing in homogenization, filtration and better preservation and stability of juice different ratio have been analyzed for keeping in good condition up to 180 days and above and the requirement of EDTA is 0.9-1.2gm/kg of pulp. The citric acid required 1.1-1.3 gm/kg for better and good condition of juice. The maintenances of PH of processed material various composition of different preservatives have been assessed. Effects of natural preservatives like lemon and honey to protect juice up to 30 days has been studied and found at least 10:5 ml/100ml respectively in closed container under good storage condition.

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