Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel

Balanite aegyptiaca seeds powder have been shown to contains a relatively high amount of protein and lipids and is useful in treatment and management of various ailments such as jaundice, intestinal worm infection, malaria, syphilis, epilepsy, dysentery, constipation, haemorroid among others. The ai...

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Main Author: Muhammad, I.U.* , Alhassan, A. J. , Idi, A. , Mohammad, A. , Nasir, A. and Yaradua, A.I.
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Language:English
Published: Hammer Head Production Limited 2018-12-01
Series:Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
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Online Access:https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/239
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author Muhammad, I.U.* , Alhassan, A. J. , Idi, A. , Mohammad, A. , Nasir, A. and Yaradua, A.I.
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description Balanite aegyptiaca seeds powder have been shown to contains a relatively high amount of protein and lipids and is useful in treatment and management of various ailments such as jaundice, intestinal worm infection, malaria, syphilis, epilepsy, dysentery, constipation, haemorroid among others. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lipid contents of Balanites aegyptiaca kernel using gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). Balanites aegyptiaca kernel oil was extracted via cold and hot extraction technique, it was then subjected to GC-MS analysis to identify the probable component of the oil. The analysis showed the presence of saturated and unsaturated/long chain fatty acids, cyclic and non- cyclic hydrocarbons as well as mono and diacylglycerols. Balanites aegyptiaca kernel could therefore be used as raw materials for many industries such as food, pharmaceutical, fuel/lubricant and soap industries.
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spelling doaj-art-56ca8f0349564faeb322f1292c4370b72025-08-20T03:42:45ZengHammer Head Production LimitedSokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science2536-71532018-12-0134239Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca KernelMuhammad, I.U.* , Alhassan, A. J. , Idi, A. , Mohammad, A. , Nasir, A. and Yaradua, A.I.Balanite aegyptiaca seeds powder have been shown to contains a relatively high amount of protein and lipids and is useful in treatment and management of various ailments such as jaundice, intestinal worm infection, malaria, syphilis, epilepsy, dysentery, constipation, haemorroid among others. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lipid contents of Balanites aegyptiaca kernel using gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). Balanites aegyptiaca kernel oil was extracted via cold and hot extraction technique, it was then subjected to GC-MS analysis to identify the probable component of the oil. The analysis showed the presence of saturated and unsaturated/long chain fatty acids, cyclic and non- cyclic hydrocarbons as well as mono and diacylglycerols. Balanites aegyptiaca kernel could therefore be used as raw materials for many industries such as food, pharmaceutical, fuel/lubricant and soap industries.https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/239cold and hot extraction, oil content, gc-ms, balanites aegyptiaca, and kernel.
spellingShingle Muhammad, I.U.* , Alhassan, A. J. , Idi, A. , Mohammad, A. , Nasir, A. and Yaradua, A.I.
Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel
Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
cold and hot extraction, oil content, gc-ms, balanites aegyptiaca, and kernel.
title Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel
title_full Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel
title_fullStr Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel
title_short Evaluation of the Lipid Content of Balanites Aegyptiaca Kernel
title_sort evaluation of the lipid content of balanites aegyptiaca kernel
topic cold and hot extraction, oil content, gc-ms, balanites aegyptiaca, and kernel.
url https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/239
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