Abstract
In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to find out cholesterol and total free fatty acid content in Niger seed oil which is the most available edible oil in Ethiopia. Acid value, peroxide value, saponification value and cholesterol content were determined. The analysis performed using Liebermann-Burchard method revealed no level of cholesterol content. Unlike the peroxide value, acid value and saponification value of Niger seed oil show high values in comparison with the maximum permissibility level of Codex Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN210-1999). In conclusion, this study could be a guide line, to understand the quality of Niger seed oil in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Therefore, companies producing and marketing Niger seed oil are enjoined to inform the public by labeling their products as “cholesterol free”. Key words: Niger seed oil, cholesterol and free fatty acid.
Highlights
In the prese ent investiga ation, an atte empt has be een made to find out cho olesterol and d total free ffatty acid content in Niger seed oil o which is the t most available ediblle oil in Ethiopia
Acid value was determined to obtain Niger seed oil total free fatty acids that are used in this study
Niger seed oil is processed other than chemical refining methods, which lower the free fatty acid content (Cmolik and Pokorny, 2000)
Summary
In the prese ent investiga ation, an atte empt has be een made to find out cho olesterol and d total free ffatty acid content in Niger seed oil o which is the t most available ediblle oil in Ethiopia. Peroxide value, saponification value and a cholesterol content were de etermined. Unlike the peroxide va alue, acid value and saponificatio s on value of Niger seed oil show hig gh values in n comparison with the m maximum permissibility level of Codex
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