Exploring Phylogenetic Relationships between Hundreds of Plant Fatty Acids Synthesized by Thousands of Plants.
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The seeds of Bliphia sapida has been analysed for its chemical composition. Results of proximate composition indicated a low moisture and ash contents (7.46 ± 0.25%; 2.14 ±0.05% respectively); while a high concentration of crude protein, oil and carbohydrates were recorded in the seed (23.67 ± 0.48%; 21.02±0.16; 45.62±0 .350AJ respectively). Energy per gram in the seed was 1152.74 KJ. The physico chemical analysis of the seed oils indicated a saponification value of 175.62±2.16; acid value, 14.11 ± 1.10; iodine value 64.32±1.45; free fatty acid 7.24 ± 0.45, and unsaponifiable matter 394.42 ± 2.62. In all, nine fatty acids were detected in the oil. The unsaturated fatty acids consists mainly of oleic and linoleic acids (52.70% and 19.420AJ respectively), while saturated fatty acids consists mainly of palmitic and lauric acids (7.82 and 5.72% respectively). Eighteen amino acids were detected in varying concentration in the seeds and results of nutritionally valuable minerals showed zinc occured in the highest concentration {4.81 ± 0.07), followed by potassium (1.21 ±0 .04) and sodium (0.49 ± 0.01 g/100 g). These results were discussed and possible utilization of the seeds and seed oils recommended.
Authors: Esuoso, K.O. Odetokum, S.M.
Journal: La rivista italiana delle sostanze grasse
Year: 1995
Volume: 70
Page: 311-313
UID: PFA:10868