FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2013, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (22): 54-58.

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Optimized Refining and Fatty Acid Composition of Akebia trifoliata var. australis Seed Oil

ZHAO Shi-qiang,ZHU Xue-mei,XIONG Hua,BAI Chun-qing   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
  • Received:2013-06-24 Revised:2013-10-28 Online:2013-11-25 Published:2013-12-05

Abstract:

The crude seed oil of Akebia trifoliata var. australis obtained by mechanical pressing was degummed by
hydration, deacidified by alkaline treatment, decolorized with adsorbent and deodorized in this study. After optimization
of the process parameters, refined seed oil was obtained. The optimal refining conditions were determined as degumming
at 60 ℃ for 35 min with rapid and then slow stirring after the addition of 3% of water, deacidification at an alkalinity of 16° Bé,
and decolorization at 70 ℃ for 40 min after the addition of 3.5% of white clay (m/m). Sensory evaluation of the crude and
refined seed oils indicated no bitter taste in the refined oil. There was no significant difference in fatty acid composition
among samples collected from the various procedures in the refining process. The seed oil of Akebia trifoliata var. australis
was rich in oleic and linoleic acid with amounts in the range of 44.07%–45.44% and 29.75%–30.86%, respectively.

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