Characterization of physico-chemical properties and antioxidant activity of oil from seed, leaf and stem of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.).

ABSTRACT: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is a member of the family of portulacaceae and is a very good source of alpha-linoleic acid. Alpha-linoleic is an omega-3 fatty acid which plays an important role in human growth, development and in preventing diseases. Characterization of the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of oil from seeds, leaves and stems of purslane, and appraisal of its viability is the main purpose of this study. In this work, physicochemical properties of oil from seed, leaf and stem of purslane were characterized and the highest oil content was observed in seed (11.25 %) using solvent extraction method. The highest specific gravity was recorded for seed oil (1.10 w/w) followed by leaf oil (0.73 w/w) with non-significant difference. Moreover, oil e

SUBMITTER: Desta M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7426535 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature