A Study on Biochemical Properties and Nutritional Screening of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil from Farmed and Wild Provenance of Bangladesh

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Published: Nov 29, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70945/bjfn.2024.v01i02.09
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Moringa oleifera, seed oil, nutritional composition, antioxidant activity

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Joytun Nahar
Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
Meherunnahar
Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
Md Habibur Rahman
Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
Md Rakibul Islam
Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
Shammy Akter
Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh

Abstract

Background: Moringa oleifera seed oil, renowned for its nutritional and medicinal properties, is a potential alternative for edible oils due to its high oleic acid content and bioactive compounds. Objective: This study aims to investigate the biochemical properties, nutritional composition, and antioxidant activity of Moringa oleifera seed oil from farmed and wild provenances in Bangladesh. Method: Moringa oleifera seeds from farmed and wild sources were collected, dried, and processed. Oil extraction was performed using a Soxhlet apparatus with hexane as the solvent. Nutritional composition, fatty acid profile, antioxidant activity, and biochemical parameters were analyzed using standard methods. Results: The oil yield from wild Moringa seeds was 35.6%, while farmed seeds yielded 30.8%. The wild seed oil exhibited a higher oleic acid content (73.22%) compared to farmed seed oil (65.00%). The tocopherol content was higher in farmed oil (140.5 mg/kg) than in wild oil (128.7 mg/kg). Antioxidant activity measured through the total phenolic content was 160.00 μg/g for farmed oil and 145.00 μg/g for wild oil. The saponification value was 183.20 mg KOH/g for farmed oil and 181.4 mg KOH/g for wild oil, indicating high stability. Conclusions: Moringa oleifera seed oil from both farmed and wild provenances shows excellent potential as a commercial edible oil source due to its high nutritional value and stability.

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Oct-Dec
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