February 2013

Nutrient composition of Allanblackia Paviflora seed kernels and oil compared with some plant fats and oils and application of the oil in soap preparation

The Allanblackia tree is found in parts of West, Central and East Africa and grows primarily in tropical rainforests. The oil from the seeds has been used by local communities but not on a commercial scale. The study was conducted to determine the nutrient composition of Allanblackia paviflora seeds and compare with some plant fats as well as assess the use of the oil in soap preparation. The oil was extracted...

Author(s): Joseph Adubofuor, Wilfred Sefah and James Henry Oldham

February 2013

Resistant starch content, molecular structure and physicochemical properties of starches in Virginia-grown corn, potato and mungbean

Starches were isolated from Virginia-grown corn, potato, and mungbean, and their resistant starch content, molecular structure and physicochemical properties were investigated for potential applications. All starches, extracted with combination of chemical and physically method exhibited high purity with low protein, fat and ash, and high carbohydrate. Potato starches had the highest resistant starch content, while...

Author(s): Yixiang Xu, Cory Grizzard, Edward N. Sismour, Harbans L. Bhardwaj and Zhenxing Li