Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) oil quality evaluation as affected by variety and processing conditions
Paul Abuh Omale,
Ademola Kabir Aremu,
Mobolaji Oluyimika Omobowale
et al.
Abstract:Article InformationTiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) are underutilized edible oil seeds cultivated across Africa with potential as a source of healthy vegetable oil. It is rich in oil with about 22.14 -44.92% of the dry weight. This study's main aim was to evaluate the quality of tiger nut oil and determine the best variety and processing conditions for producing high-quality from it to meet the increasing demand for healthier and more sustainable vegetable oils. Applying a completely randomized design, oil was … Show more
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