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Chemical characterization of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) seeds
English
2015
African Journal of Biotechnology
English
The aim of this study was to determine the chemical characteristics of passion fruit seeds and their oil for possible use in human food and reduction of organic waste from fruit industrialization. Passion fruit seeds were analyzed for moisture, lipids, proteins, ash, fibers, titratable acidity, pH, soluble solids and antioxidant activity. The oil was characterized for parameters such as acid value, saponification, iodine and peroxide. The content of oil extracted demonstrates that it has good
doi:10.5897/ajb2014.13945
fatcat:pivalomxvbfpbnls6dxgtokz4e